A program at Allegheny Health Network is working to help patients breathe easier through music: patients spend 10-12 weeks learning to play the harmonica because playing it can help increase lung ...

Breathing exercises help to strengthen the muscles used for breathing, help with the flow of air, and increase the capacity of the lungs. Their role in improving the function of the lungs, the supply ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with asthma who participated in exercise programs including breathing, aerobic, relaxation and yoga ...

I will never forget the first time I went out for a run with a mask on. I made it less than a mile before I was out of breath and I had to turn around to walk home. It was clear that my lung capacity ...

Every part of your body needs oxygen to function properly. The main job of your respiratory system is to make sure that happens — it’s responsible for circulating fresh air throughout your body and ...

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ...

You may feel discomfort in your lungs when you exercise in cold temperatures – it is a common occurrence for people with and without asthma or other breathing issues. Chest pain and a burning ...

Strenuous exercise in freezing temperatures can strain your lungs, research suggests. Breathing lots of cold, dry air can cause temporary coughing, sore throat, and runny nose. Ease up on intensity, ...

Hiking and swimming are two popular activities that promise a host of health benefits, particularly for lung health ...

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