Lung rehabilitation after Covid – Really NECESSARY!

Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Thi Phuong - Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head of Internal Medicine Department, Hanoi National University of Medicine and Pharmacy, said that common symptoms after Covid infection are: fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction and other symptoms that affect daily activities. Lung recovery after Covid is VERY NECESSARY. In particular, the SARS-CoV-2 virus causes two of the most serious lung-related problems:

• Pulmonary fibrosis with respiratory symptoms (dyspnea, cough) and respiratory function abnormalities.
• Pulmonary embolism is a common complication in patients with moderate or severe COVID-19.

These symptoms can last from 5-12 weeks, greatly affecting the lives of those who have recovered!

So, how to get healthy lungs back? Don’t miss the information we are about to reveal in the article below!

I. Lung rehabilitation using support products

To restore lung function, the first measure is diet. We can apply the following methods at the same time: (1) Supplement many foods that are good for the lungs. (2) Use herbs and medicinal herbs to nourish the lungs. (3) Use products that help support lung function recovery.

1. Foods that help restore lungs after Covid

Some food groups are recommended to be added to the daily menu to restore the lungs after Covid:

→ Fruits and vegetables: Pears, apples, grapefruit, tomatoes, radishes...

→ Nuts

→ Garlic, ginger

→ Drinks: Green tea, coffee

→ Green leafy vegetables: Bok choy, spinach, kale…

2. What herbs are recommended for patients who have recovered from Covid?

Cordyceps is one of the most recommended herbs to restore lung function for recovered F0s. Why?

Cordycepine in Cordyceps has been shown to be effective in inhibiting and eliminating bacteria that cause infections and restoring damaged lung follicle cells. This may help improve pulmonary fibrosis caused by SARS-CoV-2.

3. What are pulmonary rehabilitation support products?

The Cordyceps that we mentioned above can also be classified into this group. However, the group of products that help restore lung function is also prepared in many forms such as: Pills, oral liquids, mixed powders... Their ingredients may contain herbs or contain special active ingredients.

Effects of these product lines: Regenerate lung cells, help reduce pulmonary embolism... thereby helping you have healthier lungs.

II. Practice lung rehabilitation exercises after Covid

The Ministry of Health has provided detailed instructions on lung rehabilitation exercises after Covid, specifically:

1. Basic breathing exercises

This is an exercise specializing in breathing techniques with two techniques: long breathing and strong exhalation:

→ Extended exhalation: Inhale through the nose, then exhale through the mouth.

→ Exhale forcefully: Inhale through the nose, then exhale quickly and forcefully through the mouth, helping to clear the airways with the cough reflex at the end of exhalation.

2. Lung recovery after Covid with chest opening exercises

Step 1: Put both hands forward, start inhaling and put both hands back as far as possible. Then slowly exhale and return your hands to the original position.

Step 2: Bring both elbows forward, start inhaling and rotate the elbows as far back as possible. Continue to exhale slowly and rotate the elbows back to the original position.

3. Increase respiratory muscle movement

For chest breathing exercises, perform the following movements: Place 1 hand on your chest, 1 hand on your stomach → Start inhaling as much as possible to expand your chest → Exhale slowly.

With abdominal breathing exercises: Put both hands on your stomach → Inhale until your stomach expands → Exhale until your stomach contracts as much as possible.

4. Exercises to help eliminate gas

For this exercise, you need a “tool” – a balloon. At this time, focus on blowing the balloon as hard as you can, exhaling as hard as you can will help remove the remaining air in the lungs. Note: Take a breath and then blow a long breath, blowing out as much as you can in one breath.

5. Increase endurance – Lung recovery after Covid

For this endurance-boosting exercise, experts have provided instructions with 3 exercises:

→ Flying bird: Hold the dumbbells with your hands by your sides, inhale and raise your arms to the sides. Exhale slowly and lower your arms back to the starting position.

→ Crossed arms: Hold the dumbbells out to the side and begin to inhale. Then exhale with your arms out in front of you.

→ Arms on head: Inhale while raising both arms holding the dumbbells over your head, then exhale and lower your head.

If you want to recover your lungs after Covid, don't forget to follow the instructions above! Remember to regularly follow the NanoFrance Website to update more information about the latest Medicine!