Breathing is how every cell in our body gets oxygen. This oxygen passes through the bloodstream. At the cellular level, this helps in ATP formation and thus energy production. Breathing is one of the most important involuntary actions. Many times, we are not even aware of our breathing pattern. We only start paying attention to it when we realize we are not getting “enough air”, constantly “out of breath” (AKA SOB), or having difficulty breathing. Consequently, this turns into a visit to a doctor or ER. In my previous article, I discussed COPD, which is one of the major disorders that makes people feel out of breath. Here, I want to discuss a few strategies to perform breathing exercises correctly.
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