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purse lip breathing [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Asthma treatments. ... Purse lip breathing involves breathing in through the nose and out through pursed lips with as little force as possible. Maintain a continual cycle without holding your breath in between inhalation and exhalation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
CONT

L'inhalothérapie par pression expiratoire positive (PEP) peut s'avérer très utile pour ouvrir les voies aériennes pulmonaires et en éliminer les sécrétions. Elle peut aussi remplacer la technique de respiration, lèvres pincées ou lèvres en fermeture de bourse, méthode respiratoire favorisant le renforcement musculaire et l'endurance.

Spanish

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