Oxygen is the most important element in one's life and most patients of Covid-19 are facing the same problem among other strains of the deadly virus. Severe infection of COVID-19 is causing pneumonia in the lungs and acute respiratory distension syndrome.
On an average, a human body uses 350 liters of oxygen per day and if one does not get oxygen even for 3 minutes, they can die. Therefore, in the midst of this intense situation where the infection is spreading like wildfire and there is a serious crisis of oxygen cylinder, it is very important for us to take care of our health and do our bit to protect ourselves. Do.
Monitor your oxygen level
In addition to following the routine norms of COVID, such as maintaining strict physical distancing, wearing a double mask, etc., it is important to check and maintain our oxygen levels. Measure your oxygen level regularly with the help of an oximeter. The reading must be above 90. However, if it is below, then consult a doctor as soon as possible and seek medical help.
How to use oximeter
Be sure to clean your fingers before using an oximeter.
Avoid applying nail polish while placing your fingers on the oximeter.
Do not take your finger out of the oximeter for 1 full minute.
As soon as the reading is constant, pay attention to the data.
How to increase your oxygen levels?
In addition to treatment, there are some breathing exercises that experts are recommending to improve the health of your lungs. Breathing exercises are a great way to develop the lungs because they improve the muscles of the lungs. They can help in increasing the capacity by clearing any secretion and supplying sufficient amount of oxygen. Pay attention to some yoga asanas and learn how to do them to increase your oxygen levels.
Anulom-Antonyms
Also known as Alternate nostril breathing, Anulom-Antonym helps in clearing the nasal passages and improves the strength of respiratory muscles. Practice this on an empty stomach in the morning or evening after a long interval after a meal.
How to do?
In a meditative position, sit on a chair or on the ground with your legs crossed.
With your right thumb, close your right nostril and inhale through the left nostril.
Release your right nostril and close your left nostril through your right nostril, with your middle or ring finger.
Inhale through the right nostril, then release the fingers. Close the right nostril and exhale through the left nostril.
Continue slow breathing through alternating nostril and focus on breathing.
Practice this for 10 minutes daily to get the benefit.
Bhramari
Bhramari is a humming exercise, which increases nitric oxide in the body and acts as vasodilators, which means that it helps increase blood flow through the veins and prevents muscles from tightening.
How to do?
In a meditative position, sit on a chair or on the ground with your legs crossed.
Close your ears using your thumb and place your middle and ring finger lightly on the inner corner of your eyes.
Place your index finger comfortably above your eyebrows and little finger, where it should remain on your cheeks.
While exhaling take a deep breath and while exhaling, hum a soft hum like 'Hmmmmm' in the entire humming sound. Breathe and exhale again while exhaling.
Practice this for 10 minutes daily for the benefit.
Matsyasan / Fish Money
Matsyasana, also known as fish mudra, helps to maintain balance by distributing the same amount of oxygen in your blood. It also helps in improving blood circulation in your body.
How to do?
Lie down on your back without bending your knees.
Raise your hip area slightly and place your hands under them.
Now take a deep breath and bend your elbow a little.
Push your upper body.
With your head back on the floor, take out your chest.
Hold the posture and breathe.
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