Swallowing Exercises - Practice Closing Your Wind Pipe [Exercise 3 of 3]
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There are a few things you should know about the next exercise. If you feel lightheaded or a heart problem, do not do these exercises. If you begin doing these exercises and get lightheaded STOP right away. Also DO NOT do these exercises one week after receiving your feeding tube. If you aren't sure about any of these things please ask your nurse, doctor or speech pathologist about whether these are safe for you.
Here's a tip for this exercise. Only hold this position for 1 second. Again, please do not hold this position for more than 1 second.
While holding your breath, push your hands together for 1 second. Then breathe out to relax. If you like you can push down on the arms of the chair while holding your breathe.
While holding your breath, push your hands together for 1 second. Then breathe out to relax. (x3)
Take a breath and hold it. Then cough out as hard as you can. Good work, lets try that again! (x3) Repeat this exercise 5-10 times.
The information within this video is not intended to replace any advice provided to you by your health care team. For your safety, we ask that you do not act on the information within these videos without first discussing your treatment or healthy living plan with your qualified health care providers.
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