Pursed lip breathing is a proven, powerful way to ease shortness of breath and calm your body. Backed by science, it’s often used by people with COPD, asthma, or anxiety — but anyone can benefit!

Here’s how to do it:

1. Inhale through your nose for ~2 seconds (slow & gentle) like your smelling flowers
2. Purse your lips like you’re blowing out a candle
3. Exhale slowly for 4–6 seconds (longer than the inhale)
4. Repeat for a few minutes, especially when anxious or short of breath

Proven benefits:

• Improves oxygen exchange & breathing efficiency
• Reduces shortness of breath
• Calms the nervous system
• Strengthens respiratory muscles

When to use this technique:

• Exercising
• Feeling Stressed or anxious
• Feeling out of breath
• In the waiting room for a doctor's appointment
• When you can’t sleep at night