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What is the purpose of pursed lip breathing?

What is the purpose of pursed lip breathing?

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Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Dec 20, 2024

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Answered Nov 21, 2017

Promote carbon dioxide elimination

Pursed lip breathing facilitates maximum expiration for clients with obstructive lung disease. This type of breathing allows better expiration by increasing airway pressure that keeps air passages open during exhalation.
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