Learn to Breathe Better · Lesson 3
Pursed-Lip Breathing — A Simple Technique to Help Control Breathlessness
80-second 3D animation with English & Hinglish voiceover — coming soon. Follow the written steps below meanwhile.
Who is this for? People who feel breathless during walking or daily activities, especially those with COPD.
Step by step
- 1
Sit comfortably with your feet supported and relax your shoulders.
- 2
Breathe in gently through your nose for about two seconds.
- 3
Purse your lips as though you are gently blowing out a candle.
- 4
Breathe out slowly through your pursed lips for about four seconds. Do not force the air out.
- 5
Try to make your breath out longer than your breath in.
- 6
Repeat at a comfortable pace whenever it helps — for example during or after walking.
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ready
Practise with the breathing coach
Pursed-Lip Breathing
Press Start and follow the circle
- Breathe in through your nose · 2s
- Breathe out through pursed lips · 4s
Stop and rest if you feel dizzy or uncomfortable. Practise without your device first, then with it as prescribed.
Common mistakes
Blowing out forcefully
A slow, gentle, unforced breath out
Puffing out the cheeks
Relaxed cheeks, lips gently pursed
Tense, raised shoulders
Shoulders relaxed and dropped
Good to know
If breathlessness is sudden, severe or worsening, seek medical attention rather than relying on breathing exercises alone.
Educational information only. Follow the technique prescribed by your healthcare professional.