Unlock Your Breath Support: Diaphragmatic Breathing Explained

[@zeluski]

thank you for your videos, i started doing tongue exercises.

[@SpeechSecrets]

You’re so welcome Surjan! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 💜

[@sevenzabala1576]

can you recommend a good online class to learn how to play the harmonica? im really interested to help with my dysphagia

[@SpeechSecrets]

What a great question! I do not have any online class recommendations for harmonica learning but KZbin has great beginner harmonica lessons. I have used KZbin videos to improve my harmonica playing and learn new techniques! I am not aware of any research specifically on harmonica and dysphagia. But there is some evidence regarding its benefit for breath support. And it sure is fun!

[@dorisw2507]

Do you know what is causing a constant clicking sound/feeling in my mid throat? I have had trouble swallowing and acid reflux for 3 years and doctors don't know what to do with me (on waitlist for speech pathologist they say it will a year to get in) , so I'm looking to try anything.

[@SpeechSecrets]

A year to get in! Gosh that seems unreasonable, no other providers around? Unfortunately, I am legally unable to give any person specific recommendations. Sincerely hoping you find the support, resources and guidance you’re seeking. 🙌

[@lizzytinndrawers]

Kasandra, do you breathe in through your nose or the mouth.?

[@SpeechSecrets]

I breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth in this video, which is common with breathing exercises. Think, “smell the flower, blow out the candle.”

[@lizzytinndrawers]

Thank you very much. Did you know, of course you did, that 50% or more breathe through their mouth.

[@SpeechSecrets]

I certainly didn’t know the percentage but am not surprised!

[@kessup]

I have hypoglossal nerve damage from radiation treatment,i can barely move my tongue, any suggestions?

[@SpeechSecrets]

I’m really sorry to hear about the challenges you’re facing with hypoglossal nerve damage and reduced tongue movement. Since I'm not able to provide person specific advice, I recommend consulting with a speech-language pathologist. In the meantime, feel free to look through the videos in this playlist as I have a few tongue specific ones: kzbin.info/aero/PLdtEJWBfWI8Y8AmNuFp6TB_-abicHCeRV

[@zone7770]

Can you upload exercises for mumbling

[@SpeechSecrets]

I will definitely add it to the future videos and ideas list! Mumbling and home dysarthria exercise videos have gotten a few requests. Thanks for watching and for sharing what type of speech education you’re looking for!

[@kiransurya6598]

U looking same as 6 years ago

[@SpeechSecrets]

Well you just made my day! 😊

[@kiransurya6598]

@@SpeechSecrets i just saw ur lip protrusion excercise today checked ur new videos not much difference just the time thanks for sharing this helpful videos it may help me in future i just started today

[@SpeechSecrets]

@@kiransurya6598 You’re welcome Kiran! Good for you for looking for resources to help yourself. Hope you continue to find these resources useful!