ONE OF MY TACTICS FOR NOT COUGHING!

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[@thefreylife]

I don’t think I’ve ever talked about this before 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m so curious if anyone else with lung issues does the same thing!

[@HippyDippyToes]

The Frey Life Yes - I have aspergillosis and bronchistasis. For me it keeps cold or hot air at more control of hitting my broncs tickling me or gagging me into a coughing fit . It also is me trying to limit a lung full of air gulped in and realizing last second it’s too much and will trigger coughing spell

[@ilonamollema6467]

Yes! I've got Tracheabronchomalacia, dyskinesia and COPD. I "learned" this trick myself after I had more and problems with coughing and keeping my airway open. I also try to breathe through my nose when I can't stop coughing. That sometimes helps too. And pursed lip breathing helps also to control my breath, but it's useless in a coughing fit.

[@lauragadille3384]

I know this is tmi. When I'm having severe menstruating cramp I will breath that way. It helps me concentrate on the breathing then the pain.

[@nibindringiel]

I've definitely done that type of breathing to avoid coughing. It sounded very familiar. Not having to do it daily thankfully! I usually only get asthmatic coughing fits in the morning or during exercise or if I have an airway infection. But if I need to cough when I am somewhere quiet or if I'm too tired to keep coughing I'll do that thing. So it's recognizable from my experience with asthma :)

[@linj7274]

Yes! I have COPD and do exactly what you do, in fact when I saw you trying not to cough in a past video I recognised what you were doing immediately! Lots of love to you both and dear Ollie in your new home. xxxx

[@laurenisamongus7294]

The more I look at Oliver the more he looks like Peter. Lol 😂

[@thefreylife]

😂

[@sbayles]

I wish my husband and I laughed together as much as you two do. You are blessed.

[@le8289]

One can only pray to find a love that is pure as yours!

[@patriciaconstantino4669]

Feeling relieved for both of you that you are now on your way to your new home in North Carolina👍 Packing behind you now and you can take things a little easier and unpack a little at a time.. As always I enjoy seeing you and Peter so upbeat and singing in the car. And Ollie boy is just so so adorable especially with his head tilt😊💙 once again .. safe travels !! 🙏🙏💙💗💙

[@amandaallen9460]

Welcome to NC Mary, Peter and Ollie! I hope you like it!

[@BC-sn2hg]

Welcome to North Carolina. We can't wait to see you guys.

[@sfoss9470]

I just love how Ollie looks at you with his head tilted with those beautiful brown eyes when you are talking to him.

[@SassyGuineaPigMomma]

I was just thinking the same thing! I was going to put that in the messages and then saw you already did. Have a great day😊

[@bethbacon1968]

Mary, Peter, and Ollie boy you have a safe trip, I love you all!!! 😊😊🤘🤘👍👍💖💜💙🌻🌻🐶🐶

[@courtneycox8297]

Welcome to Durham!! We are so happy to have you!

[@joycechivis6317]

I just love Ollie! He is so sweet

[@manukakrolikowski8003]

I know whenever I look at him I just wanna cuddle

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

I hope you're settling in well & enjoying making your new house your home.

[@rmjames83]

It’s so wonderful to see you guys doing the absolute best for Ollie-not that you wouldn’t!-but I’ve seen tons of youtuber’s-especially in the US, not restraining their dogs in their car-I know it’s not law in the US, but it is here in Australia. If god forbid you have an accident, an unrestrained pupper can do horrendous damage to themselves, or their humans in the car with them. It’s a horrible, terrible thought, but proven in research that in the event of an accident, it’s better for everyone in the car-animal & human for ur pupper to be restrained❤️

[@sandralucialini6390]

I'm familiar with big moves, at 15 my family moved from Canada to Italy and I remember it as a very stressful time for all of us. Plus I found out a year later that my health problems were due to cf, which I had never heard of before that. Be sure to get enough rest to keep up your strength. Best wishes for your new future together! ❤️

[@georgiedrives8771]

I have asthma also permie and I do the when I going to get my pump, I might add I have cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair. Mary I must say your an inspirational person. You and Peter make a wonderful team xxx

[@TheBeccajb]

OMG! On the 8:44 time space you just about scared me to death! LOL!

[@JodiBeans411]

Mary, I was a preemie, and I have asthma...you are spot on with the breathing technique! I do it involuntarily, throughout every single day. It's very helpful. I find I also do it even more frequently during the winter months when exposed to frigid air. Sending hugs from NH! (Your "former" neighbor, lol 💕😊)

[@traininghope550]

Jodi Sevigny yes! Winter makes it happen so much more often!!

[@BNHAalltheway]

You guys are awesome Ollie is so cute have a safe move God Bless

[@AmberCanaan727]

I love that you guys love Toby Mac! I’ve been a fan since his DC Talk days when I was a teenager. ❤️

[@lezup]

One last Ollie prance in the yard. That boats been around. Sorry to hear the headache kicked in. At least you could chill in the car. Interesting restriction breathing. I have to learn how to do that. I cough a lot in the fall/winter from allergies.

[@sha-sha7665]

I totally do that! And it works! Congrats you guys! God speed on your new adventure!

[@lynnham6896]

Be safe during your travels.

[@bookgirljane]

I have chronic asthma and recently was diagnosed with vocal cord disfunction (VCD) which mimics asthma. It is not primarily treated with medication but with speech therapy. VCD is triggered by an allergen or stress and I end up with AWFUL coughing gagging fits! Way embarrassing☹️ In speech therapy, I learned how to relax my vocal cords/ throat to stop the coughing spells. And YOU do that too! My favorite is to open my jaw as wide as I can and then touch my chin to my neck- it works! Love your channel and your honestly about life with a chronic illness. 🤟 plus my husband is deaf so I appreciate your CC and ASL references (which are especially useful when one can’t breathe so great 😷).

[@r0ck0nlcrss16]

Welcome to Durham! Please reach out if you need anything as you get settled.

[@jodeming5088]

You guy's look so tired. Rest & travel safe. Much love. Ollie is just awesome on car rides.

[@bgmaple47232]

I'm so glad you all have professional movers. If I ever move again that is how I'd do it. I love Mary's purple blanket with the arrows on the reverse side. I know she said where she got it in a video, but would any one happen to remember? Thanks in advance. Love The Frey Life! WooHoo!

[@lynnrose7562]

Ollie is super sweet.

[@bjz111873]

Mary, I know you said in a previous video where your overalls are from. Could you please tell me again? Safe move and unpacking. 💗 Ollie is adorable!!!! 🐾

[@ChronicallyCassidy]

Just so happy there’s such a great yard waiting for Ollie in NC.

[@thefreylife]

Chronically Cassidy us too! :)

[@kishajames4527]

Ollie is sooooo cute...I wish I could pet him💖

[@robinsfrog]

Safe travels to NC!!

[@rev2kev]

Yep. I have had asthma all my life. Now at 65 its mild COPD. I've done exactly that for years.

[@jj4christ]

Yep asthmatic here, I think it works for a lot of us. I also use the scarf thing too especially when it is really cold outside. Rocky Mountains need that often.

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

So glad you got to break the journey with your family. I hope you’re safely ensconced in your new home tonight xxxxxxxxx

[@hollyosgerby1901]

Thankful that you made it safely to Maryland after a long physically and emotionally draining day. Sleep well and God bless. 🤗❤️❤️🙏🏼😴😴

[@angelgirl6966]

I have asthma and I do the same thing and so do my kids

[@niasha7317]

I know y'all are already at your new destination, but I just wanna welcome you home although I'm viewing from/in another country. Thanks guys for the memories given to us through these uploaded vlogs, and as a new chapter begin within " The Frey Life " novel, we'd be privileged and honored to be taken along for the journey, I'm anticipating the new arrival at your new home, may God richest bless it, and cover y'all his children with the power of the Holy spirit., this is a little late in coming but although they aren't initially any videos that'd display the knowledge in the packing of boxes, ironically there's the reverse method of unboxing, I know I know, it's weird but it's helpful - anyway, good positive vybz for the coming years ahead, prosperous and healthy health for you Mary, Peter and Ollie boy all the best, and take care. BLESSING TO YOU GUYS!!!

[@kathyabel5338]

Mary, I do those breathing exercises by taking the deep breath and letting it out through pursed lips. I was diagnosed with COPD last July. It helps me so much, especially when I'm feeling short of breath.

[@gthornton3]

Love love love Ollie boy. Safe travels

[@lindas4004]

With having Asthma, I have always found I breathe like that when I'm out in the 'night air' That is a great trigger for 'kicking' my chest off. I find it helpful to hold a scarf, or some kind of cloth over my mouth so that the drastic change between warm and cold air (from inside the house, to outside) doesn't affect my breathing. I find myself breathing like you described through my scarf and therefore not ending up wheezing/coughing. I know it's different for you, but I totally get where you're coming from. Every tip tip will help somebody (I hope) Can't wait for tomorrow's Vlog. Lots of love x

[@lydia2365]

I have asthma and I do the same thing. It's so useful, especially when you live in a climate that is cold from October to April.

[@lisalaribeel8132]

Sending up prayers for sweet sleep and safe travels!

[@Judymontel]

Sending blessings and strength to all of you on your journeys and new beginnings. It's a lot, isn't it... hugs!

[@mistycgrimm]

Ollie is so cute!

[@kishajames4527]

Mary love seeing u so happy. ...awesome. 😊😊😊😊

[@mpw3k]

Sturbridge! ❤️🙌🏻 that’s near where I grew up! Old Sturbridge Village is a neat place to go there. So neat to see the roads we used to travel on ☺️ many blessings to you both in your new home. 🤗

[@angelafischer7608]

I have asthma and after how you described the natural way of trying to control my breathing, I do this when I’m starting to have an attack. It’s strange how we don’t realize what our body is doing to try to help itself. Who knew?!?

[@LupusPositiveLife]

Safe travels now you gotta decorate your new beautiful home I’m so excited to see what you all do to your new home I love home improvement and decorating

[@lbangotti]

Im so happy you posted i was worried about you today and so i prayed for you. Hope you are settled now.

[@kathymcclure3257]

Bless your hearts, you both sounded so tired. Sweet sleep.

[@babygrils1000]

This video is awesome love this

[@roseb6248]

So excited for you guys!

[@dianekeating4544]

I always look forward to seeing Ali at the end of the video when you show him that is so cool God bless you guys

[@DesMowadeng]

One of the times you've been in the hospital or doing chest PT at home I noticed your breathing and how it's patterened. Working with a patterned breath is a technique learned through meditation or yoga that can also be very useful for anxiety and relaxation. For those with an trauma in there background we tend not to be angle to take full deep breathes as a result of being in a panicked or nervous state for long periods of time.

[@eviefieseler1093]

Yes! This breathing can ward off a panic attack.

[@eej1983able]

I love sweet Ollie boy such a cute doggie

[@morganashton8006]

I got pneumonia when I was around three or four years old, but it left scarring in my lungs, which now causes asthma like symptoms. I do this "trick" all the time, naturally and involuntarily just like you described!

[@2listening1]

I'm excited. :)

[@MsLizzy2010]

I have the same thing. I realised I do that all the time. Specially when I am sleeping. I was a permi and I have asthma. So I have two fighting against me and I was listening to you explain it and I am like ya I do that all the time.

[@Dreamer5211]

Hi Guys , thanks for the road trip vlog and a last look at the old homestead . I am glad you guys are taking a pit stop in MD , driving all the way to NC after a long day would be way to much. Nice scenery , Ollie looks tired , I hope he had a chance to sleep , I think you folks must have slept like a couple of logs , after that trip. Well thanks again , and glad to know all is well , CU tomorrow , take care , Gary 

[@susanharris1285]

Ollie looks so cute but sleepy be safe see you tomorrow love and prayers

[@donnarohdy2881]

I have asthma, COPD, and suffer from what my father called “the Hillman Crud”. I have copious amounts of thick mucous I have to take meds, inhalers, oxygen, and aerosol treatments to try and get rid of my crud. Mom and Dad both had asthma. I didn’t know about pursed lip breathing, until I was in nursing school. “in through the nose, out through the mouth”. I call it my mantra. Remember Peter, no more saying, “you guys”, now it’s “y’all”, not you all, but y’all. Many prayers, and love, for the 3 of you

[@lisalevin8719]

You are almost down here!!

[@Aangrox007]

I was born at 25ish weeks gestation and was on a ventilator for nearly 3 months in the NICU. As such I just have some lung scarring and I was diagnosed in my teen years with athletic induced asthma. I do the pursed lip breathing thing you were talking about constantly. My boyfriend makes fun of me because he just thinks I'm breathing funny to be funny, but it's what my body naturally does. I find it easier to breathe that way :) So you're definitely not alone there haha.

[@kaitlynkeely424]

Hey Mary,👋 I loved your question... I have lung issues due to being 3 months premature. Mostly when I am walking or doing anything with high intensity movement in it. So that’s why I can relate to pursing of the lips, that’s what I do when I am working out. It definitely makes it a little easier. Keep up all of the great work, love your videos so so so much... 💙 - kaitlyn (from Chicago)

[@aloffland8904]

That's impressive that you keep working out while you have lung problems. Exercising while you have medical problems takes stong will powers.

[@caprialnichols7659]

Good luck moving to North Carolina Mary and Peter

[@rmjames83]

I know that breathing technique-i do it involuntarily too-I have had tons of pulmonary embolisms-so the tissues in my lungs in certain spots have been starved of oxygen=have died in those spots, plus mild asthma. When I catch myself doing it, it’s usually because I need to get rid of some garbage on my lungs

[@geriann8]

so glad your keeping the boat

[@aloffland8904]

That was a nice video. Thanks for taking us with you. I didn't know you used a car leash on Ollie. I've often wondered if there is any evidence that it really protects your dog in an accident? Anyone here have any proof it will save a dog's life in an accident? They definitely restrict your dogs freedom of movement, so there is a trade off between their fun travelling and their safety. And of course there is the issue of air bags injuring them if they travel in the front passenger seat where most dogs prefer to be.

[@joycechivis6317]

Yes I do have lung issues. I’ve had full-blown pneumonia three times and it has damaged my lungs tremendously. Sometimes I get so out of breath and sometimes I need an inhaler to open my lungs up

[@janaye7iverson]

❤️❤️❤️ you guys are too funny and I love ya! Thanks for bringing us along. What’s so funny is the ad on this video is a Keurig ad haha 😆 weird right?

[@suehamilton8531]

Hey guys! Don't do the back of the throat thingy, but do the pursed lip breathing sometimes for my Asthma. Good to see you guys, I have been away for a bit! 💖

[@mslynnette3098]

Oh... I looked up your movers.... they are cool! Wish EVERY Movers had a Track Truck Button! I SOOOOO Would Track it !!!!! 🥰

[@canbanythang5004]

I do that as well not realizing it either I have a bad habit of holding my breath it's not on purpose. I didn't realize till one day the doctor told me during examination that I was doing it weird. Congrats guys glad you made it to your new home. God bless you. 😊❤💕💜🌳🍁🍀🌿☘🌻🌼

[@kgrean8587]

Safe travels. I do that all the time. I have really bad allergies to trees,weeds and food. I am constantly coughing and I am constantly doing it. My throat and lungs start to close up.

[@scarbrochristy5218]

God bless you both 😊🙌🙏💖💖

[@djlawlz4041]

This reminds me of all my daydreaming of my future move. I’ll be moving by TRAIN instead of car but it’ll be interesting.

[@jessicabardwell9642]

Oh cool I see a sign for route 8 I live off that highway!

[@Glory2Jesus]

I have asthma and have never heard of that breathing technique. I practice Buteyko breathing which is soft breaths always through the nose. Stopped an asthma attack once.

[@nancyfenton7463]

I have asthma....and tend to do the purse-lipped thing...never did that restriction thing you are talking about..but curious to try it.....

[@xWhatsTheProbX]

I breath like that to stop my coughing and sneezing fits! I have pretty sensitive lungs, on top of some nasty allergies and asthma.

[@kathleenbeaman6712]

I purse my lips too. Different breathing problems but I often get winded easily and find my self breathing like that. I don’t know why though. Blessings to all of you.

[@gyptess4794]

It applies a back pressure through the airways so they stay open through exhalation and Oxygen transfer continues instead of starting and stopping. It also (hopefully) helps to slow your breathing down a little and relax you. Hope that made sense.

[@nikkimatthys1995]

I have asthma and i definitely think i do it more to not trigger an attack its not often that i have that i have to do it but i have definitely done it more in the last few days because i just spent a week in the hospital getting over pneumonia and it caused me to have my first asthma attack that was bigger then just wheezing from trying to transfer into my wheelchair I've had asthma since i was 19 and up until a week ago yesterday i never really had a bad asthma attack then i had 2 in 1 night thank GOD for the emergency room while in the ER i vowed to never take my asthma inhalers for granted again ive been home for a couple days and its amazing i applaud anyone who has to stay in the hospital for more then a week because by the 3rd i was going crazy and asking to go home

[@fralinsandfriends]

I have COPD. I don't know if I do that back of the throat thing or not. I'll have to ask my husband if I my breathing is noisy some times. Pursed lip breathing is a common thing for me. It gives that positive pressure that helps bring the Oxygen saturation in my blood back up. Change of topic. Poor Ollie looked like his space was invaded by stuff. Such is the case when moving, every space counts. He really enjoyed that reassuring scratch under the head. 😀😀👋

[@janineschindler2966]

Ya now get rest and see you tomorrow. Ollie tries so hard to get closer. If he didn't have the seatbelt on Mary he would be on your lap! Lol maybe not. Go-to laugh.

[@darkbluematter1753]

I like ocean breathing, but I don't do it much. I do pursed lip exhales. I had asthma, and have allergies and POTS and anxiety so I often feel short of breath, and do the inhale through your nose, out slowly through pursed lips thing all the time.

[@ekwrocks]

I'm So early!!! May God guide and bless you on this journey. I know he is leading you and Peter to where you need to be. Always remember this. Our God is an awesome God, and he will not drop the ball. Good luck with the move!! ps: why is Ollie so cute?

[@kristinecaco318]

When you went threw Waterbury you were only about 15 mins from my house.

[@madisonbochner]

I have asthma and I do the same thing!

[@melanie98d]

Those sunset shots🧡❤💛🧡❤🧡

[@tracyzabelle]

I have COPD and I do the pursed lip breathing for comfort as well so I don't cough

[@amypotts6774]

I have asthma and Ik there is things I'll do involuntarily. Winter months are the worse for me the cold air feels like it takes my breathe away when I'm out so I try to always have something to cover my nose and mouth

[@celialabarbera1932]

Omg you passed me on the highway! I’m in the town next to Palmer!!!

[@dani.hellthish]

Hi! Any tips on how to deal with sternum pain without using pain killers? Thank you!!

[@joannepauley9622]

I do that!!! And the pursed lip breathing to.

[@imogenoliver]

It makes Sense though because coughing is exercise for the lungs.

[@meeea7692]

I love your intro!💕💕

[@pmckenzie238]

I have severe allergic asthma and Ive noticed I mainly take short shallow breaths from the lower diaphragm as opposed to full deep breaths

[@albertglass2594]

Wow you ended the vlog in my home state.

[@janegreen9378]

I'm a preemie with asthma, I definitely do the pursed lip breathing alot.

[@katherynkennedy5881]

Are there lakes near your new house? Fun times ahead.

[@traininghope550]

Oh my gosh I do that too when my lungs start to “itch” (is that even a thing??)