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Pursed lip breathing 

 

1. Breath in, inhale, slowly through your nose for 2 counts.

2. Feel your belly get larger as you breathe in.

3. Pucker your lips, as if you were going to whistle or blow out a candle.

4. Breathe out, exhale, slowly through your lips for 4 or more counts. Exhale normally. Do not force air out. Do not hold your breath when you are doing pursed lip breathing. Repeat these steps until your breathing slows.

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