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Breathing exercises before and after surgery

Correct and regular breathing is very important. Everyone’s way of breathing is unique, and we rarely think about how we breathe. Optimal breathing delivers more oxygen to your blood and helps your body to function more efficiently and contributes to better physical health by lessening fatigue and muscle spasms.

Deep breathing (10 repeats)

Sit straight and close your eyes.

Put one of your hands on your abdomen and the other hand on your chest.

Take a deep breath through your nose for 3 seconds.

Hold your breath for 3 seconds

Exhale through your mouth for 6 seconds like blowing on soup.

Focus on the movements of your abdomen and chest during inhaling and exhaling.

Repeat this breathing exercise a few times by following these steps.

Breathing patterns are unique from person to person, yet we rarely think about how we breathe. An optimal breathing pattern allows more oxygen into your blood and makes your body functions more efficient, resulting in less fatigue and stiffness and better physical well-being.

Doing breathing exercises before your surgery can prepare you for a better surgical outcome. After surgery, you should continue your daily breathing exercises as instructed by your health care team. You should also focus on your breath while doing your other daily exercises.

To establish a regular breathing pattern and prepare your body for surgery, make sure to perform the following breathing exercise routine every day up to your procedure. After discharge, your physical activity programme will include this routine for at least another 2 weeks.

Deep breathing – 10 repetitions