Jogging, Breathing and Bronchiectasis

Posted by brdross @brdross, Nov 13, 2023

I would like to start jogging again since my bronchiectasis is under control. I've been walking regularly, but I always enjoyed jogging because of its higher aerobic benefits. When I jog though, my mouth is open to get more air into my system which is a normal for runners. My logic tells me that by doing this, I'm breathing in more of the harmful stuff in the air that started my pseudomonas infection. Wearing a mask is difficult while exercising, so I'm wondering if jogging is worth the risk and should I just scrap the idea.

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scoop | @scoop | Nov 13, 2023

@brdross don't laugh but -- you could try taping your mouth while jogging. Mouth taping is a thing, which I've been using during sleep for 18+ months. It helps prevent dry mouth in the a.m. which I loathe. Can't sleep without it! Athletes are known to use mouth taping to improve performance and regular people too.

Check out these two books: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (Nestor) and Close Your Mouth: Buteyko Clinic Handbook for Perfect Health (McKeown).

brdross | @brdross | Nov 14, 2023

Thanks for starting my day with a hardy laugh! My husband would be all for it!

I will definitely keep it in mind.

Rick | @rstel7272 | Nov 14, 2023

In reply to @scoop "@brdross don't laugh but -- you could try taping your mouth while jogging. Mouth taping is..." + (show)

I am halfway through Breath

catt8722 | @catt8722 | Nov 19, 2023

How did you get diagnosed with bronchiectasis? Do you have bad breath or smelly mucus with this?

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