Lung Exercises: Open Chest Expands Lungs

These videos demonstrate exercises for people with lung cancer, COPD and other breathing problems (consult your doctor).

[@Misakisama1516]

My mom and I had both gotten really bad Covid pneumonia back in November, and our lungs were so weak and damaged afterwards, even breathing felt like a chore. My mom ended up finding your videos, and we did these exercises together. All I can say is, thank you so much for posting this!! You made so much of a difference in our lives and these exercises were imperative to helping our lungs recover! :) Still do them every now and then to help strengthen my lungs!

[@dux7627]

How are you now misaki?

[@Haanhthuuu143]

mee too just recovered from covid 19

[@perez5174]

This gives me hope! Im so anxious and want to recover already but im alive grateful and pushing through!

[@Cat-ui3vq]

I feel so depressed at the moment I have covid and I suffer with health anxiety I hope me and my little ones get rid of this ASAP I just keep crying will do these exercises with my kids

[@kmsy200]

I’m glad you and your mom doing ok . I know but never told me anyone do exercise for lung . Thanks for sharing your experience. My friend her daughter got Covid February 2022 , she is 15 years old . And she cough a lot . And doctor Sid 75 % of her lung works . We are just praying and trusting Lord . This is evil virus as the person made or government allowed to go all over the world . Will be judged one day by God taking life of human bin . Like Hitler took away human lives . Hope always be strong and healthy

[@ashkax]

My wife is an MD and got covid at the hospital. Came home and contracted it to me too. We did this as part of our fight with covid. It helped a lot actually. Thank you.

[@wayneshum]

God bless you two recover soon

[@wayneshum]

Great demo thanks Mom

[@whatsittoya842]

Thanks for sharing. God bless you both

[@codjh9]

I think I may have had it too (w/mild symptoms), and it really helps.

[@Kabeer186]

Jennifer Mayberry update it will help

[@rofu37]

I've been short of breath my whole life. You basically just gave me the gift of breathing.

[@harpo6203]

At 74, I've been experiencing shortness of breath after very slight activity. My finger blood oxygen level would always read between 92 to 94%. After finding this video my breathing is getting better and my blood oxygen is staying between 94% and 96%. Thank you so much!

[@caroltonsul8731]

Thank u for this video...I had covid pneumonia in December 04, 2021 not to long ago. I was at the hospital n the respiratory girl told me to exercise my lungs...I looked n thank God I found ur video. It has helped me alot, but first of all the honor n glory to God...

[@Ladyofvirtue247]

I was just diagnosed with that...I too am leaning and trusting God first. How long did it take you to feel better?

[@BeesJournal23]

This video might have saved my life when I started having panic attacks in 2016. I still do it every time I feel like I’m about to slip. I will never forget the first time I did these exercises I felt like I hadn’t breathed in months. Thank you. 🙏

[@viviananeet7364]

I can't thank you enough. I had childhood asthma and have terrifying memories of struggling to breath. Unfortunately the asthma has returned in my golden years and your videos have been a lifesaver. You are a regular part of my every evening regimen. When I feel an attack coming on, I immediately use the tools you've given me and calm down. I wish there were more than the four videos. Thanks!

[@judithkcolbert8483]

Thank you, I have severe COPD and I went through pulmonary exercise class. These videos have become my daily exercise routine. I am getting stronger.🙏🏾❤️

[@truxtonking6548]

Great exercises I'm 87 and this lady is the best teacher I have encountered

[@TheGhostLine]

truxton king You turned up 90 :) i hope you have a good life!

[@streamelements1616]

TheGhostLine he is dead maybe but I hope not

[@johnhall9310]

Yes. .very well spoken I'm 60. Great. Exercises to breathe better and healthier and feel better

[@forwardbackward1799]

@@streamelements1616 it looks like a female tho.

[@ОльгаВоробьева-щ8ю]

Agree/ She is great

[@MatCendana]

This video series is from 10 years ago but is definitely one of the most helpful I've seen. I'm 60, with COPD and almost died due to bacterial pneumonia 14 months ago. For years previously, I had ignored all exercises. That hospitalisation was a wake-up call to be more proactive. I'm encouraged by the comments here, and will continue doing the exercises in this series. Don't know whether it's just my imagination, but I do feel my breathing is better than it was after doing just the exercises from two videos here. Let's see how it goes after a longer period.

[@itgirlism2]

Hey, I've bacterial infection can you tell me what you did to recover and get better? Since I'm feeling really helpless

[@ej4478]

Thank you so much, I am 83 yrs. old and retired nurse. I always do this exercise following you everyday. Great work out. USA follower

[@roseari4143]

These exercises are amazing! Sometimes I experience a bit of breathing problems and chest pain, these are incredibly sufficient, they helped me a lot. Thank you so much!!

[@pranjalimuley5034]

Great exercises , this exercises helped my father to recover from covid 19 soon and now he is becoming fit and healthy. Even me and my mom did these exercises though we didn't had any symptoms but at a safer side we did it. Thank you ma'am

[@janebranfield6312]

I am a big fan of this instructor. She is great- really clear and builds confidence. I wish I could find more videos by her in addition to the lung series.

[@normaphelps1633]

She died

[@mskcc]

Hi, Jane. We're glad to hear that you're a fan of Donna - our patients love her, as well! You can find exercise videos featuring her on our channel here: kzbin.info/aero/PLME9VJQhE-huAv4Haot7pMkG2-tnOulFi. We hope you enjoy these, and thank you!

[@sunflowerdancecom]

GOD BLESS YOU MADAM... I AM A YOGA COACH CONCENTRATING ON GROWING CHILDRENS LUNGS HEALTH .. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST demos for people those few who desire deeply to have a good lungs functioning and this one when done for a year the entire infra structure of the lungs and the size of the entire thoracic cavity CHANGES EFFECTIVELY ENSURING BEST BREATHING HEALTH FOR ALL THE YEARS TO COME PROVIDED YOU PRACTISE DAILY.

[@cameronmcneil9689]

I have severe COPD but your videos really made a difference! I feel so much better and my life is coming back to normal! THANKS to wonderful people like you!!😊

[@uleavemecold]

finally, a PROPER video on lung and breathing exercises! Thank YOU

[@gunshek]

I can't thank you enough for publishing this video. I have exercise induced asthma and have been struggling with that for a while. I get some tightness in my chest while playing and it obviously affected my game too. Cardiologist check went OK. The asthma doctor got me on inhalers. But, ever since i started doing this exercise, i have stopped using inhalers and my game has also improved. So, again .. thanks a lot.

[@leonoradebelen5373]

Thank you miss Donna .i feel better when i do this xcercice.thank you so much ..💖💖💖

[@Beamie_live]

My lungs collapsed 5 years ago and until today I struggle with my breathing.. So I am looking forward to start doing these exercises. I just want to stop getting out of breath so quickly. 🙏🏾

[@christinme8375]

So how are your lungs doing since you incorporated these exercises?

[@harrykohli6811]

👍👍🙏

[@rovieluzon9672]

Me too my 1 lungs collapsed also 😭😭

[@bilquiesdalvi2553]

I'm 70 yr old.I have started this exercise two weeks back.I feel v.energetic.U r a good tr.God bless u.

[@helenapeel9206]

Thank you so much I’ve just started to do these exercises as I have COPD and am 70. I just want to feel proactive with this Corona virus about. I’m really enjoying them. 😘

[@handzcramps4766]

I was having problem with my lungs until I met Dr Leo who helped me with some drugs now I can proudly say I am ok , if you want to have same testimony as me messages Dr Leo on WhatsApp @[phone] so you can have a healthy and good life Message Dr Leo on WhatsApp @[phone] and thank me later share good message unto the world

[@danuta2ful]

@@handzcramps4766 who is dr,LEO it is false messages it wrong what you doing

[@wandalee4572]

How often do you do them?

[@frankpezzuco6324]

This woman knows how to teach!! Especially explaining the coordination of breathing with the movements!👍

[@kameshaspence8236]

Thank you so much. After 10 years, I found your video. It has been very helpful. This has been added to my morning and evening routine. You are a great teacher.

[@twocans3807]

Thank you! My husband found your videos, and I have major history with bronchitis (which I'm dealing with right now) and even pneumonia. I did two of your videos and my lungs seem so open. I will come back to these tomorrow!

[@meenahirani2381]

I've had a cold and major asthma attack 2 days ago. My chest was so tight that the muscles were painful all around the body. I really didn't want to go to hospital. I've had inhalers so they helped . The exercises have really helped me to breathe properly again. Really good to feel relaxed and be able to them too. My doctor would gever give me this advice. Thankyou so much.xx

[@gemmapadua719]

Hello I'm also covid survivor just 2 weeks ago...I'm really thank God for healing me & My husband...I search the exercise from the lungs because my problem on that time is less oxygen...until I stay in the for more days...so I follow this exercise is good help.at first when I'm following I'm coughing...but I continue following the exercise it is much better even I'm in the work now..while I'm in my office im still doing for better from my lungs Praise & thanks God through prayer & help by the hospital in Kuwait I and my husband was survive ...Glory to God ❤❤❤🙏

[@aditya6994]

Please can you tell me sir how did u survive

[@aditya6994]

God bless you and your family 💗✝️

[@cabreraamy2613]

I have copd and these exercises make me feel like I breathe better. Thank you--you are amazing!

[@ciennawagan7939]

I always go back to this video whenever I’m anxious. Just want to say thank you for this video. This is really helpful for me💖

[@godsakezz]

Thank you for these exercises. My neck and shoulders have always been strained. I can feel the tension relieved just from the first few exercises. Will hop by often to follow through them.

[@ОльгаВоробьева-щ8ю]

Thanks a million The BEST exercises on KZbin ! I have started to do them. Feeling much better. Your exercises are gift from Heaven. God bless you, Donna. Stay safe and take care in that horrible time of Coronavirus pandemia.

[@Mesamis-hc8ln]

Thank you!!! Been doing these with my mom who has COPD. She’s coming along. Definitely can see improvement!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@rosemarydaughter]

Thank you* These each made absolute sense* Especially ...you're reminding us... as to when to breathe in or breathe out. It's April 2022...and we three, each had some sort of respiratory "crud" that all Doctors in this area of Washington state are saying is not Covid...but some sort of "allergy" or" influenza" ...even though none of us have any allergies. This lasted for a little over 2 weeks, and was pretty scary at times...when we were coughing and could not get a breathe without starting another dry coughing session. Our oxygen saturation levels were...between lower 90s and sometimes high 80s. So now we are trying to do breathing exercises* We are all between ages 67 and 71+.

[@liyu74]

I came here after a Coronavirus patient mentioned lung exercise helped him to recover and this might be the game changer excercise for this time

[@mmcken3354]

yes hoping it will- not sure about being positive yet- but these will help at any time

[@kristinetennant9202]

Who is this wonderful lady???!!! I do this video every morning. And I thank her and smile every morning. I do a different morning yoga video first but always end with this video. She has helped my breathing and energy for sure but likely my anxiety and depression too. Does anyone know her name? I would like to thank her. God bless her !!!!!

[@tesswood3471]

Very very helpful video. I have just had lung surgery and this is exactly what I need. I admire this lady, we are probably about the same age but look at her amazing toned body!

[@danbmx605]

I just spent a month in hospital due to a climbing accident . i had puntures lungs and rib surgery . This video is amazing and every morning i do it . donna is amazing - I am so grateful .(late replies )

[@debrabraumberger364]

I am so grateful for these exercises. I have COPD after living with asthma for over forty years. I do these exercises every morning and I feel relaxed, shoulders down, breathing calm and I am toning up actually ! I think I will do this more than once a day. Yes!

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Debra, how are you doing?

[@debrabraumberger364]

@@callumnye2562 hello, thanks for asking! I'm really fine as much as I can expect from my lungs as they are. When I wa first diagnosed with bronchietasis I thought this was it, I won't be any better than this, but surprisingly I feel great. So how are you?

[@juniper5905]

Thank you for these videos. I just found them and know I will be able to continue them. Looking forward to the next session.

[@charldevilliers9434]

Thank you for this. As I recover from bad Covid and subsequent bad pneumonia, my physio pointed me towards your exercises. I find them empowering as there now something I can actually do as opposed to merely taking drs prescription medicine and resting in bed. Deeply grateful. Namaste

[@annaherrera9607]

I have asthma and can't just go to the hospital because of the pandemic. I will start doing this exercise to improve my lungs. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@mikirin9]

I like you , thanks

[@emirald.s.n.855]

Same hear

[@julianarannard2966]

This video is so easy to follow and it works. After the exercise, it gives me a lot of energy and I can walk faster without puffing. The open chest exercises also give me good posture. I will do it everyday as it takes only 10 minutes and gives good result. Well done and thank you for such a good video.

[@lollypop2414]

I've been doing this video (along with her jumping lungs and strong legs vids) everyday for about 3 weeks now. I feel like I've been breathing the best I have in years (I have asthma).

[@MatCendana]

@@lollypop2414 This is extremely encouraging to hear. Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to continue with this regularly and hopefully will get the same results as you.

[@ej4478]

Thank you so much for these great exercises. I am always following you. God Bless.

[@creatiffy]

I have watched this 18 months ago and back watching it. again You are one of the best at explaining these movements Thanks again

[@vinmina5]

Hi my dear I am so lucky to have found you I have been diagnosed with copd . And can do these exercises. Thank you so much. God bless you. From London in the lockdown.

[@melaniedavenport]

I think you are a fantastic teacher! Your video was so comfortable and easy to follow. You really made me want to finish, which is RARE! Thank you and I'm looking forward to continuing with your great videos! Thank you so much!

[@chandrashah4245]

Melanie Davenport still was the last c S

[@mamlover]

Who is worried about abs? I'm just trying to breathe! Thank you. I wish you'd put out a video. I would definitely buy it. I have lung disease and ins. won't let me do pulmo rehab. I'm trying to do it at home. I've found your videos invaluable!

[@sam7748]

Terrie: Have these exercises helped you? Appreciate it if you'd let me know...

[@mamlover]

Oh yes! I have been doing the bike, starting with just a few minutes A DAY. Now I can go 40 minutes a day. Then I added these exercises every day - adding three pound weights just recently. I feel so much stronger. I'm severe copd with my FEV1 at 33. I look forward to my next Lung Function Test because I really do feel like I breathe better and have better stamina.

[@mamlover]

Hello Darlene! If you are on FB, we have a private group. Come join us there. I am actually on there more than our email list. I'm also on a transplant fb group. It's been wonderful. come join us. Look me up as Terrie Miles Milligan and I'll lead you to our COPD group. I don't know you Sam, but if you have COPD I'd be happy to do the same with you. Have a great day everyone.

[@josephpalange6103]

Terrie Milligan do swimming and kayak daily in a warm sea water

[@joannefedor8395]

Terrie Milligan i

[@avi3860]

So happy that I found you, as I have had trouble breathing. Thank you.

[@pennyholt4041]

She definitely is the best I have been doing videos are watching her videos and doing all the exercises that she has she is the best and I wish you can make some more thank you for all that you do for all of those people that have lung problems

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Penny, how are you doing?

[@cherylb3608]

My chest wall muscles have been weakened by MS. These exercises have been very helpful!

[@nerdychapina]

I have been having trouble breathing lately so I decided to research breathing exercises. This lady has been the best so far and I gotta say these videos are definitely helping me.

[@gordonchang8574]

Thank you this is very helpful - I am getting over pneumonia caused by COVID -19 and need to expand get my breathing back. Thank you for making this. I hope you are well during these crazy times!

[@Cris-mo3fi]

God bless you man 💛

[@mhastrich6134]

Thank you. Bad morning with asthma symptoms but, after doing these exercises, I feel better.

[@calmingdragon2862]

Thank you for all of your videos Ms Donna. Very much appreciated.

[@mrwan7369]

U re angelic in a human forms.. Tysm for giving me good exercise.. I feel more relief from lung pain after doing this exercise.. thank u mam..

[@marcia542]

Thank you so much for these. I have been on Tarceva for 4 months and only just stopped the pleural effusions that took place for 6 months. These exercises are helping me to get my breath going again. They are part of my daily routine. from Marcia Hewitt of Perth, Australia

[@tribalmaiden]

It is 9pm where I am and I have just performed all these exercises. I feel great. Saved this video and will do this as often as possible. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@011440jeh]

I did these exercises ,and found them great for me.Its one set I don’t mind doing regularly.Thanks

[@codjh9]

This video helps quite a bit when I'm having asthma problems. I appreciate it very much.

[@dollydangca6328]

Im doing this since I've seen this video, i felt big improvement to my body especially my lungs, thank you very much. God bless us🙏🏻

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Dolly, how are you doing?

[@johnhall9310]

Thank you so much. This is the best lung exercise I have found but you must be consistent and everyday exercises to reap the rewards for breathing remember consistence is the key thank you

[@jaylouisec3497]

These are so helpful for keeping those lungs and chest muscles in shape. Legs too! Thank you!

[@sandhyap8153]

I faced shortness of breath after cardio workout... immediately i followed this... i could breath freely.. thank u so much

[@jasminemde]

Thank you so much for this video. I have asthma and I need something to make my lungs stronger. I will do this every day, GOD willing.

[@asthmamigrainetreatment2726]

I can cure asthma,it's just a enjury (tendons and ligaments)at the back part of the body.im not a doctor but I cured many asthma pasients in my own way of treatment

[@anna-kayesmith9240]

God bless you anywhere you are Donna. Thank you! 💕 🤗 🙏🏾 ♥

[@hubbymecookeryvlogs9236]

very thank u Ammachiiii...i was suffering from broncitis & took tablets for 1 month but not cured but I did this exercise for 3 days that will cure my breathing issue and get me normal..

[@rashmip5222]

Wonderful madam...i changed my pattern of doing yogas n tried these exercises...It really helped within the span of the videos👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@millyherzog4640]

Many thanks for this amazing video. I have many issues with my joints, and back. This exercise has helped me allot. 🌈🙏

[@principlesoflife172]

Thanks madam my blood pressure is normalized... May God bless you

[@racheleverett6075]

I've had bad pnemomonia all week and this made me feel better! I was breathing with her without realizing it. I did cough at first but did not give up!

[@fifteenbyfive]

I'm doing this every day to prepare for my turn with Covid-19. This video is fantastic. Thank you and bless you for sharing this! Those arm muscles are gorgeous too btw.

[@My8world]

Really excellent, especially when you watch the internet and realize it's good to stop and do some exercises! Thank you so much! (I suffer with bronchiectasis and have been very ill several times in hospital. Doctors give me the necessary Intra Venous drugs. Then when I go out of hospital, I go to the gym, as well as doing the KZbin lung exercises. Bookmark this, it's vital!

[@808Blessed1]

Great video I will be doing this exercise. By the way you have beautiful arms. Thank You for sharing!!👍

[@naomisamuda1327]

Great job Mrs Wilson. Thank you.

[@rkmari6872]

I started doing this lung exercise bc I'm a or was a very inactive peson and I decide to start working out this year but I found that I had a ridiculous shortness of breath in even the beginners simplest workouts like I had to stop the workout to breathe every 2 minutes. I surprisingly can tell a difference in doing it for a few days when not working out so that I don't feel as weak when I do,thanks so much !

[@KaentukiTheFuki]

Are you still progressing?

[@florenajepson2468]

Thank you,I appreciate this video very much, I just recently get like asthma attack and this exercise help me even with the first time doing it, Thank you so much,I will share this video

[@chansohhar714]

What a blessing for everybody with understanding with good presentation

[@sherriegordon113]

thank you these exercise have really help after having pneumonia and with my copd it was so very hard to breath all day now i feeling better to do more again thank you

[@adrianperez4955]

These are great! The way you talk and go through these exercises makes me feel like I am there. Thank you so much!

[@MISSIONCAT11]

Thank you for this video. Very good. I am doing 2 similar growth hormone exercises I would like to share. The first one uses two 5-pound hand dumbells. I sit on the edge of a bed or couch holding the dumbells up at shoulder height. I next rise, pushing the dumbells up as high as I can reach and simultaneously inhaling deeply through my nose. Then I sit down, letting the dumbells down back to shoulder height and blowing the air out of my lungs as hard as possible. I repeat this for 1 minute, about 20 - 30 reps. This is burst exercise and this is said to release growth hormone. Do this once per hour. In the next one, I sit on the bed holding two 15 pound weights down next to the bed. I rise, pulling the weights up towards my arm pits as far as comfortable, inhaling through my nose. Then I sit, lowering the weights and blowing the air out as hard as possible. I am 79.

[@DC-yb2yt]

Thank you. This is helpful in these uncertain times, Covid 19. God bless you all.

[@fleetway270]

Recently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, these videos are great, helping my breathing a lot, very motivating!

[@khadijamallick578]

Did it got cured after you did these exercises?😊

[@Beverly10551]

Hello, I am so grateful for you sharing these exercises with us. I am using them as much as I can and they help me .I am trying to work on clearing my lungs. I went to Pulmonary Rehab and that helped. They gave me a lot of pointers. I am in a situation with keeping my weight up. I went to Web MD and found some high calorie foods. Thank You sooo much.

[@Marrie418]

This exercise are really helping me a lot while am fighting this Covid virus in the hospital right now. Thank you for this video.

[@commentaryonly1334]

Are you ok?

[@Marrie418]

@@commentaryonly1334 so far am good. Thank you for asking. Getting stronger everyday.

[@Marrie418]

@@kristenhill7959 Thank you so much for prayers I bless and happy that strangers are sending prayers my way. Thank you so much God bless and please please be safe.

[@jclingad9589]

God bless you

[@marisabilbaobilbao8286]

I love the way she explains the exercises, great video.

[@maikieu5889]

Thanks for posting you’re My moms favorite exercise instructor please do more videos

[@ej4478]

Thank you for this great video, I always do this following you,. it's a very good exercise as I do it while watching you.

[@ikmilungleng5688]

My mum has a breathing problem thank you so much for this video 🙏🙋✌

[@deloresmccarthy3992]

Thank you! I'm doing these excersise and am breathing much better.Good job!

[@ej9404]

Thank you so much, you are the best teacher and i love all those exercises.

[@shelbyburdette9040]

Great video will definitely do these exercises with my mom who’s experiencing shortness of breath thanks for the video 🙏❤️

[@gracera3551]

Great Exercise ! trying to follow up her .Thanks a lots . Hopes she upload about the Heart Exercise too .God bless U.🥰🙏✝

[@radhikashine]

Recovering from COVID-19--- just started-- doing.Thanks for such a detailed video.Will share my recovery story too.

[@itgirlism2]

How you doing

[@ssubbiah2496]

I'm a respiratory failure case.This video exercises are very useful for me

[@optimumhealthconsultancyku3087]

Amazing exercises I loved them thanks ❤

[@stella7026]

Tengo EPOC, estos ejercicios me hacen muy bien. Los realizo antes de comenzar a caminar en la cinta y mejora mucho mi rendimiento. Gracias

[@hamidhousni9472]

This lady is a good teacher thanks for her

[@praysinaulan]

Thank you very much! This is helping me a lot. Also, I'll share this to my friend with breathing problem ☺️🙏 Thank you!

[@josefinasoguilon1782]

Thank you for posting this lung excercise. We will do this every morning .

[@shadowboyyt78]

Thank helping me I feel my lung hurting I watch your videos it help

[@connielee9087]

..this video helped me a lot to relax and ease the panic feeling due to current crisis.