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Seated Tripod Position for Shortness of Breath

The tripod position helps get more air in the lungs when you are short of breath and may make it easier to breathe, especially when other breath control techniques are used.

Length: 0:29

Categories: Seated, Exercise

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Put your hands or elbows on your knees and lean forward as you breathe – this is what we call the tripod position. This will help get more air in the lungs when you are feeling short of breath and may make it feel easier to breathe. You can do it either sitting or standing, like after sitting up in bed or if a short walk leaves you breathless. Use it along with the other breathing techniques to help you feel in control of your breath again.

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