How to increase lung capacity

1. Use straws to do fun vocal exercises

Like muscles in other parts of the body, the respiratory system also needs exercise to stay healthy. There is a simple way to exercise your vocal cords and respiratory system at the same time. Put a straw in your mouth and hum loudly.

2. Practice storytelling

Aaron Johnson, an assistant professor of speech science at the University of Illinois, believes that reading aloud is crucial to exercising lung capacity. The elderly read aloud an article from the newspaper after getting up every day.

3. Sing loudly

Edie Habner, director of the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Emory University Speech Center, said: "The health benefits of singing loudly cannot be underestimated." Older people sing along to the radio, join a choir, or sing karaoke.

4. Exercise can also increase lung capacity

Hubner pointed out: When a person's health is good, his voice will be the best. Even a simple walk can improve your physical fitness, with effects that extend to your respiratory system and even your voice.

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In fact, lung capacity is basically fixed after adulthood, and it is almost impossible to increase it through exercise. Lung capacity decreases with age, and exercise can only maintain or stabilize current capacity.

Vital capacity testing is considered one of the items to detect human aging, and there are many exercise methods to improve lung capacity on the Internet. In fact, lung capacity is basically fixed in adulthood and is almost impossible to increase through exercise. Lung capacity decreases with age, and exercise can only maintain or stabilize current capacity.

As the weather gets colder in autumn and winter, middle-aged and elderly people, especially those with respiratory diseases, should pay attention to keeping warm: wear masks and scarves when traveling, and don’t be reluctant to turn on the air conditioner for warmth when the temperature drops. In fact, the electricity bill to turn on the heating air conditioner is far cheaper than the medical expenses for respiratory diseases caused by cold.

Middle-aged and elderly people can also exercise their cardiopulmonary function through breathing exercises (please consult respiratory medical staff for practice), which has certain effects on improving bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, etc.

Special reminder: Patients with particularly poor lung function are generally only allowed to do effortless daily activities such as washing their face, brushing their teeth, and eating, or activities within their capabilities under the guidance of a doctor. Bathing, foot washing, etc. Activities with a large range of motion require professional help.

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