Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Abdominal (Diaphragmatic) Breathing
Step 4
Tighten your abdominal muscles, and breathe out while
you count to 4. Feel your muscles tighten. Your chest
should stay still. Time your breathing so that you
breathe out for about twice as long as you breathe in.
Once you are able to do this, you can practice this
technique while sitting, standing, walking or eating,
and with pursed-lip breathing. You can also use it
while you meditate. Over time, your muscles may
become stronger and your breathing easier.
