If you can’t use your nose due to congestion, this exercise¹ will help clear it. Please note that the exercise is not suitable for those who are pregnant or have a serious medical condition.
- Sit up straight on a chair.
- Breathe in and out normally through the nose. If you’re unable to use your nose, breathe in through the corner of your mouth.
- After you exhale, pinch your nose and hold your breath.
- Gently nod your head until you feel that you can’t hold your breath any longer.
- Let go of your nose.
- Breathe IN and then out through your nose with your mouth closed.
- Avoid taking a big breath when you first breathe in.
- Repeat 4-5 times.
Making the switch from mouth breathing to nose breathing might be daunting at first, but most people can do it with regular practice. The rule of thumb is that if you can breathe nasally for one minute, you can do it all the time. Keep in mind that the more you utilize your nose, the more it will stay open.
¹ This is an exercise from the Oxygen Advantage® program.
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