Being active is important for asthma as exercise helps to reduce infections and inflammation of lungs. Certain breathing exercises have real beneficial effects for respiratory problems.

• Stay active- exercise improves lung function-Walking, swimming, yoga, and cycling are often well tolerated.
• Warm up and cool down: This reduces exercise-induced symptoms.
• Practice breathing techniques: Pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing can reduce breathlessness. Practicing Yogic breathing gives great relief for lungs.

Lifestyle and prevention – Do you know? Stress can worsen asthma and managing stress helps to reduce the risk of asthma. Learn how to manage your stress. Lifestyle improvements will help to reduce asthma attacks.

• Get vaccinated (flu, COVID-19, pneumonia if advised)
• Manage stress can worsen asthma.
• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce lung strain.

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