What are the exercises for BE ?

Posted by cattlerancher52 @cattlerancher52, Sep 12 9:32am

Looking into the best exercises for BE.
Have clearing of airways and procedures down . Looking to add anything else that may help.

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scoop | @scoop | Sep 12 10:01am

During one of the various webinars one of the doctors spoke to the importance of cardio, and upper body strength. Search the forum for upper body strength and you'll likely see a lot of recommendations.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/upper-body-exercises-to-move-mucus/?pg=1#comment-1343206

cwal | @cwal | Sep 13 6:57am

That's what my doc told me also! And he has proven to be right. I've always been active anyway but I can really see a difference since I seriously stepped my game up.

mariegrace | @mariegrace | Sep 15 7:11am

Ask your dictor for a referral for pulmonary rehab

kate2025 | @kate2025 | Sep 17 4:57pm

I find that if I can walk before I neb (usually at least 2 miles but I like closer to 3.5 or 4) that helps. While I'm nebbing I try and do exercises like arm circles, lifting in various arm positions with 3 lb weight, squats, lunges, wall pushups, running in place, and overall bouncing to get the lymph system going.