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… feel short of breath. Your chest may feel tight and your breathing may be rapid or shallow. You also may cough or … some people get worse 5 to 10 minutes after exercise stops. Breathing usually gets better within 20 to 30 minutes after … feel short of breath. Your chest may feel tight and your breathing may be rapid or shallow. You also may cough or …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management On this page: Overview … of fluids to prevent dehydration. Try to reduce and manage stress in your life. Treating pain Pain can be treated at … include: Guided imagery . Relaxation . Distraction. Deep breathing. Positive, encouraging self-talk. Medicine. Use …
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… activities. Try doing muscle-strengthening exercises at least 2 times a week. These exercises include push-ups and weight training. You can also … activities. Try doing muscle-strengthening exercises at least 2 times a week. These exercises include …
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… above the protective circle of your pelvic bones. Avoid exercises that might cause you to fall, such as skiing or roller-skating. Swimming and brisk walking are safe exercises throughout pregnancy. General guidelines Remember: … repeated miscarriages, your doctor may advise you to avoid exercises that require your body to bear extra weight (such …
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… Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier Actionset Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic … lung disease. You may take quick, short breaths. Breathing this way makes it harder to get air into your lungs. Learning new ways to slow down and control your breathing may help. You may feel better and be able to do …
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… tests I need before I start an exercise program? Any exercises I need to avoid? What exercises are safe for me that I know I'll enjoy? Aerobic exercises: How often and how long Flexibility exercises: How …
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… the chance of falling. A physiotherapist can help you learn exercises and stretches to do at home to improve posture, … the chance of falling. A physiotherapist can help you learn exercises and stretches to do at home to improve posture, …