7 TIPS TO EAT EASIER
Clear your lungs an hour before eating. You can do this in several ways, depending on your breathing condition. You can:
- Do deep, controlled coughs
- Lie down to drain mucus
- Tap on your chest
- Use your inhaler
Rest before meals to save energy to eat.
Eat sitting up to make space for your lungs and diaphragm to expand for easier breathing.
Use your oxygen during meals. If you use a cannula, wear it while you eat to give your body the oxygen it needs for healthy digestion.
Don’t overeat. Give your lungs and diaphragm more room to do their job by not filling your stomach too much.
Eat smaller meals and more often. One way not to overeat in one sitting is to break three big meals into five or six smaller ones.
Match your meals to your energy level. If you get more tired later in the day, eat earlier. If you have something planned that will leave you spent, eat beforehand.
