How to do the Huff Cough Breathing Technique to clear lungs, airways, secretions, sputum, phlegm

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    The huff cough technique is a physiotherapy respiratory technique that will help you clear your airways.

Komentáře • 315

  • @marymiah7164
    @marymiah7164 Před rokem +157

    Cough for at least 6 weeks after a cold - done this and instantly felt better and my wheezing is much better. Started googling because it’s driving me bananas. Thanks for this video I’m feeling more comfortable. I know it will go away by itself but boy my body is tired of this cough.

    • @jahmeriious
      @jahmeriious Před rokem +6

      Me too. This's why I'm here.

    • @benjamindsouza6736
      @benjamindsouza6736 Před rokem +8

      Same here! My lungs get caked with thick mucus after a cold & it lasts for weeks.....sometimes an exhausting all night cough, with not much being expelled. So I use ayurvedic mucosal thinners to ease out the stuff. Breathing exercises help a lot & so does this huff cough technique.

    • @vid9191
      @vid9191 Před dnem

      Going through this now.

  • @omahony09
    @omahony09 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I have been sick for 2 week, taking all the over the counter meds, even prescribed antibiotics and steroids, but this is the only thing that has given me any releif. Going to share with everyone i know, whether they are sick or not!

  • @shanethestain
    @shanethestain Před rokem +19

    This is greatest self help upload of all time

  • @SHANDI1967
    @SHANDI1967 Před rokem +170

    I recently had a very bad cough and had difficulty breathing. I found this video and it has been a life saver! Some very nasty stuff was expelled. I would also suggest to add moderate chest thumping and have some throat soothing drops on hand. 4 days later, I don’t sound like I chained smoked 4 packs of cigarettes lol

  • @bradnealip
    @bradnealip Před 7 měsíci +25

    Oh man thank you so much for this. I'm on the tail end of a bad cold right now and this is like magic

  • @---GOD---
    @---GOD--- Před rokem +9

    Doing this after a steamy shower helps loosen it up even more

  • @recklesscompassion2041
    @recklesscompassion2041 Před rokem +190

    I have to send the biggest thank you. My 9 year old has COVID and was panicking when she felt thick mucus in her throat. She was terrified trying to cough it up would block her airways and genuinely scared (of course! We’ve only heard of the seriousness of COVID for 2+ years!).
    She had a bath and tried the technique and it helped immensely. For her it was easier to release it by blowing her nose.
    This morning she woke up panicked again and when I reminded her of the technique she remembered the steps on her own and felt much better physically and mentally after a few huffs.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!! ❤

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před rokem +16

      Thank you so very pleased it helped. Sending our very best to you and your daughter from the Physio channel team

    • @NWIowaVikingandTheHerbalHermit
      @NWIowaVikingandTheHerbalHermit Před rokem +12

      Bless her heart...I know that panic feeling of not being able to breathe when the mucus hits the throat. I am 60 and my husband has to calm me, and after I am done gagging, coughing and wheezing I sit and cry! I currently have a cold or the local crud, so will be trying this....if a 9 year old can do it, so can I!

    • @way-cute
      @way-cute Před rokem +3

      Thank you for sharing this! Over the years, I've had occasions where the mucus gets so bad, I start to cough it and it gets stuck in my throat, and then I feel like I'm literally drowning in it.
      Your comment gives me hope that I'll be able to actually cough it out, and maybe keep it from getting so severe if I routinely try this huff cough next time I'm sick. :)

    • @bethpoore2685
      @bethpoore2685 Před rokem +1

      ​@@way-cuteme too!!! I just posted the same thing! I feel like I'm drowning! It happens to me a lot even without trying this breathing exercise. What have you been diagnosed with? I was recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis. But I've had these issues for about a decade. I can't even begin to tell you how many Drs I've seen... What about you?!?

    • @CelticSpirit7
      @CelticSpirit7 Před 9 měsíci

      Aww bless her...I hope she made a quick recovery. ❤

  • @chailugares5118
    @chailugares5118 Před 8 měsíci +19

    I tried it just now and thank you! 😭 Been coughing incessantly and it always felt there's something stuck in my throat and chest. I finally expelled a lot with this technique huhu!

  • @RickHarrisonn
    @RickHarrisonn Před rokem +716

    Who else almost vomited

  • @Psychologistmama
    @Psychologistmama Před měsícem +2

    Wow this worked! 36 weeks pregnant here, I’m much better now😭😭💯❤️

  • @YouKn0wWh0Kn0ws
    @YouKn0wWh0Kn0ws Před 8 měsíci +11

    Oh my gosh, this actually worked and i can breathe so much more clearly, before I tried this, I'd cough constantly trying to force the phlegm out causing pain to my throat and chest cavity and it would just rattle the phlegm and it would still be stuck in my chest and throat, had I seen this video earlier I would've saved myself from the pain and discomfort , I back this technique even though it does make us look and sound a bit goofy 🤣 I can definitely breathe better so it's worth it, thankyou 🌟

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Brilliant, so pleased it helped you. Let others know about it too if you think it can help!

  • @Bladex2105
    @Bladex2105 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Wow this actually makes my coughing hurt less, thank you!!!

  • @Professorgutierrez
    @Professorgutierrez Před rokem +10

    Oh my goodness! It worked! Thank you man you are doing a great service. God bless.

  • @TheBestHardstyler
    @TheBestHardstyler Před 7 měsíci +4

    Thank you, got sick about a week ago and my phlegm build up was crazy, really needed that

  • @Fortheloveoforthodoxing
    @Fortheloveoforthodoxing Před 6 měsíci +10

    Works like a charm, it’s such an interesting sensation when it happens. Almost feels like I’m scooping all the phlegm with a spoon lol

  • @thecogship3459
    @thecogship3459 Před 4 dny +1

    Omg, this is spot on. No more cough pains for me. Should have watched this sooner

  • @vincepritchard3446
    @vincepritchard3446 Před rokem +33

    Suddenly I have lots of mucus when I cough and really sick. I found your video and tried it just now for three times🙈. Can't believe how much mucus it came out during the last try. My airway is much better now and clear as it nothing happens. Thank you so much 💓 great video

  • @demetriomunoz2229
    @demetriomunoz2229 Před 24 dny

    You guys are the Goats. Just saved my life. God bless. I couldn’t breathe until this exercise.

  • @cielv13
    @cielv13 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much!!!, I've been coughing all night and I'm finally going to be able to sleep now!!

  • @benjamindsouza6736
    @benjamindsouza6736 Před rokem +1

    I tried it & it works! Thanks a lot! 🙏

  • @terrelberry2592
    @terrelberry2592 Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you! This worked even better after I drank a bottle of water🥰

  • @angelbraun9889
    @angelbraun9889 Před rokem +3

    Omg thank u I have the flu and I couldn’t sleep at all last night this really works 😊

  • @random4962
    @random4962 Před rokem +3

    Knowledge is power. Thanks!

  • @CragScrambler
    @CragScrambler Před 4 měsíci +3

    My mum taught me this years ago as she was an asthmatic, it really works well.

  • @marialuisavelasco9772
    @marialuisavelasco9772 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I've heard this from a Pinoy nurse and tried and very effective for me😊

  • @brandencook5120
    @brandencook5120 Před měsícem +2

    1st attempt and removed deep sputum. Less coughing and clearer lungs.
    -Thanks gentlemen.

  • @Sunny.Deliight
    @Sunny.Deliight Před rokem

    I feel much better after just Trying this technique once 😮 thanks

  • @HH-vv1qi
    @HH-vv1qi Před rokem +6

    Gotta thank you, I've never coughed up that much phlegm in my life

  • @ronitsinghpatel5319
    @ronitsinghpatel5319 Před 6 měsíci

    THANKS MAN !! You are such a God for me... i suffer from breathing problem & only relaxed by antiallergy medicine...but this exercise tactics help me lot...
    Love From India Sir

  • @ChefRondaE
    @ChefRondaE Před rokem +4

    I've done this for 2 days & it has been amazing! I was taking Mucinex DM for almost a week & nothing.... did this the 1st time and BLAMMO and then the next night I did it again and it felt.like 10lbs was lifted! And boy did the mucus sts
    Arted to really come up. Thank you for this trick.

  • @jblasutavario9549
    @jblasutavario9549 Před rokem +32

    This worked really well.
    After the third huff, I released all the mucus into a bucket. Thanks!

    • @loyallimon
      @loyallimon Před 3 měsíci

      For real?

    • @jblasutavario9549
      @jblasutavario9549 Před 3 měsíci

      @@loyallimon Worked for me. If you're experiencing issues, give it a try. Preferably when nobody is around!

  • @mysticallymerry5523
    @mysticallymerry5523 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the vid! Certainly worked for me.👍🏻😊

  • @alanprice2002
    @alanprice2002 Před rokem +7

    You should do this by kneeling on something raised a couple of inches, then lower your chest down as close to the floor as possible so your inverted.
    The gravitational pull will help.
    I would take this position well before starting to get mucus moving in the direction of expulsion first.

  • @eddaborjas9408
    @eddaborjas9408 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Amazing Technic!!! Thank you so much. May God Bless you for sharing this with us!!!❤

  • @lordbrain5263
    @lordbrain5263 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dude you’re amazing thank you so much!

  • @mens123ladies
    @mens123ladies Před rokem +2

    Instructions not clear I cough up a lung. Seriously took slot of mucus out thank you so much

  • @Homo_sapiens08
    @Homo_sapiens08 Před měsícem +2

    I thank you for the tips you gave, God has definitely guided me to your video, may God always be with you

  • @rihanrosette1117
    @rihanrosette1117 Před rokem

    This is a big help. I am coughing and can't sleep

  • @dej.aesthetic
    @dej.aesthetic Před rokem +2

    Thanks, this method actually worked for me. I watched the video and was huffing for a few minutes with no results, then out of nowhere 🤮

  • @aprilrandall_Tucker8595
    @aprilrandall_Tucker8595 Před rokem +1

    Wow thanks I tried and it worked.

  • @harichoudhary6477
    @harichoudhary6477 Před rokem

    Thank you this is very very helpful you saved me sir thanks a lot. God bless you

  • @junkjournaldavao
    @junkjournaldavao Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm asthmatic since childhood and been doing this until now to excrete phlegm. Thanks for the affirmation.

  • @doodlemaster5295
    @doodlemaster5295 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Been struggling getting a handle on my chest congestion before it gets worse. I had a good laugh after doing this technique because of how quickly it happened. (For context, I had hot soup and tea before doing it) Thank you!

  • @joegillooly6716
    @joegillooly6716 Před 27 dny +1

    Yes, this! Ty!

  • @clearbrain
    @clearbrain Před rokem +1

    Very good exercise

  • @starfac33
    @starfac33 Před rokem +4

    I didn’t believe it until I tried. Thank you

  • @mitamitamitamita9776
    @mitamitamitamita9776 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much you really help me,god bless you 👍

  • @ronj5714
    @ronj5714 Před rokem +6

    My son has asthma & has it under control with meds. We went to my family Christmas party & someone had a bad cold ( I wish she would have been kind to wear a mask) my son got it. He told me he is not coughing b/c of the asthma but the phlegm in his lungs. Just do not want to irritate his lungs. We will try this. Thank you.

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před rokem +1

      I hope it helped, thank you the message

    • @ronj5714
      @ronj5714 Před rokem

      @@ThePhysioChannel We did, but we did it too many times & it made him dizzy so we stopped. This idea makes sense cause I guess you are using your diaphragm to get deep down into the bottom of the lungs.

  • @runthenumbers9698
    @runthenumbers9698 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I grew up with asthma and discovered this when I was a late teenager. It works fantastically. You can get a little more out of it by doing this on your hands and knees (phlegm tends to settle on your back from reclining all day... especially when sick) and if you really wanna go pro, I'll tell you when my lungs started to thank me.
    Incorporate headstands (or inversion) into your routine or workouts. (I don't recommend huffing as hard when inverted. Especially when you are doing a headstand, the huff can make your core unstable).
    Headstands are part of my yoga routine, and if I ever feel a little tingle in my lungs, I'll do a few deep breaths and semi-huffs while upside down, and if I really mean business, I'll do it in a steam room.

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před 4 měsíci

      Headstands in a steam room, that does sound like a good video for us to make. Thank you for commenting and supporting us. All the best to you.

  • @TammyJewelry
    @TammyJewelry Před 5 měsíci +1

    Definitely worked ❤

  • @IBetterTellYouTheTruth
    @IBetterTellYouTheTruth Před měsícem +1

    Worked so well thank you!

  • @tillfalligt1148
    @tillfalligt1148 Před 15 dny +1

    Omg, helped immediately.

  • @koda_pop
    @koda_pop Před 7 měsíci

    woa what, why did i not know about this before! this relieves so much discomfort

  • @lincolnjordison9505
    @lincolnjordison9505 Před 6 měsíci +1

    As a musician this was super helpful to clear My chest for my upper range

  • @Mike1974P
    @Mike1974P Před rokem +1

    No no very good upload 💯👍

  • @ashefun8400
    @ashefun8400 Před 7 měsíci

    thank your very much it really give me healing. I was i having to much mucus in my throat and in first attempt it was hard while doing repeated i take to much mucus from my throat thank you so much. you made may day.

  • @enteoz1694
    @enteoz1694 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interesting technique

  • @AbdulHadi-gh8rl
    @AbdulHadi-gh8rl Před rokem

    What an idea sirji

  • @Atulwebdesigner
    @Atulwebdesigner Před rokem +6

    Thank you so much for the video. I was having sputum in my lower airways and had breathing difficulty. A thought came to my mind to search CZcams and I came across this video. I tried it and the result is amazing. Now I feel light and free in my chest. You made my day. I would highly highly recommend anyone having problems with cough, breathing difficulty due to sputum to try this method.

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před rokem +2

      So pleased it helped you Atul. Sending our best wishes from the thephysiochannel team.

  • @Zyphonjenkins
    @Zyphonjenkins Před rokem +1

    Dudeee! This instantly got it out. Thank you

  • @thelilgachagirl4327
    @thelilgachagirl4327 Před rokem +9

    This helped so much, when I tried this first I tried breathing out from my gut like Normal but try to breath out from your chest, it does wonders!

  • @blackcodeC
    @blackcodeC Před rokem

    thank you very much...very useful

  • @SweetBluebonnet
    @SweetBluebonnet Před 6 měsíci +2

    I think you guys just saved my life. It felt like I was suffocating.

  • @paragburagohain8672
    @paragburagohain8672 Před rokem +2

    Thanks it worked 👍

  • @ehhhhhee
    @ehhhhhee Před rokem

    Just what I needed

  • @MightyGaming-tb5mw
    @MightyGaming-tb5mw Před měsícem +1

    Thanks a tonnn Doctor, After having midnight wheezing n coughing, happened to click this video n immediately started doing this huff cough tech, really helped me to cough up the mucus after doing it twice. Hoping to have a goodnight sleep.my cough instantly reduced. Thanks again Doctor.

  • @loisloa6045
    @loisloa6045 Před rokem +3

    I'm so thankful for your video, helped me expel this nasty mucus. Thank you very much. God bless💕

  • @elyas4008
    @elyas4008 Před rokem

    youre a savior man

  • @dafloppaa1764
    @dafloppaa1764 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Life saver

  • @carlgood8334
    @carlgood8334 Před 2 měsíci

    Ty it worked wonders

  • @adopt-a-pet1968
    @adopt-a-pet1968 Před rokem +9

    I hope it works... I quit smoking cold turkey and I am in hell, but there’s no way I turn back. I just can’t sleep, only in weird positions, any laying down causes immediate cough-attack... I’ll try this, thank you 🤞👍

  • @Shirerinu
    @Shirerinu Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was so helpful! It works for me 🙂

  • @Mxl100
    @Mxl100 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I got a little light headed after doing this, but I think I got the last of it out. Thanks a lot for your help. God bless.

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you I am glad it helped you. Sending our best from the channel team.

  • @swatiparhi131
    @swatiparhi131 Před rokem +2

    This vdo is highly recommended. It worked very well.

  • @lesleys3751
    @lesleys3751 Před rokem +3

    Thank you. Hubby is recovering at home after being in hospital for pneumonia. Physio had shown him a huff, but no where near as effective as yours. Only slightly different, but boy does it shift a whole load more.

  • @vishalsulakhe1
    @vishalsulakhe1 Před rokem +8

    Your technique works great, I have cough for many days now and it is releasing very slowly and I used to get cough attack out of control.. But now after seeing your video, I tried it and it works really well and I bless you from my heart you are like God to me as your technique has relieved me from this torture phase of cough.

    • @benjamindsouza6736
      @benjamindsouza6736 Před rokem

      Same here! I also use ayurvedic mucosal thinners to ease out the stuff, apart from doing some pranayama.

    • @Plove93
      @Plove93 Před rokem

      ​@Benjamin D'souza where do you buy it?

    • @benjamindsouza6736
      @benjamindsouza6736 Před rokem

      @@Plove93 I'm from Goa, India, so I consulted an ayurvedic doctor who prescribed the meds & I get them from the ayurvedic pharmacy.

  • @mananbhatnagar391
    @mananbhatnagar391 Před měsícem +1

    It really works, thanks

  • @helloitsprima
    @helloitsprima Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you.. You're blessed..
    it is very difficult for me to expel phlegm for TB lung sample test.
    thanks to this video, I was able to do it

  • @dominiquedoeslife
    @dominiquedoeslife Před 2 měsíci +1

    I do this every time I have asthma. It does help most times. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Jonyskylark
    @Jonyskylark Před rokem +3

    Incredibly effective, thanks!

  • @SusannahPerri
    @SusannahPerri Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @markaguzmanartist630
    @markaguzmanartist630 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow im going to try this , can i use ginger in powder mix , like those small tiny ginger erbs in bottles ?

  • @mrsmyth1116
    @mrsmyth1116 Před rokem

    Thank you sir 🙌

  • @avi_5827
    @avi_5827 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Sir, Love from India ❤️

  • @clearbrain
    @clearbrain Před rokem

    The absolutely best exercise for lung clearance...I think asthma will also be cured with this....
    Unbelievable, why no doctors prescribe this ...
    Sad society

  • @Reeennnnn
    @Reeennnnn Před rokem

    This is very helpful. I tried and it worked very well

  • @crucommu1
    @crucommu1 Před rokem +1

    It worked for me. Thank you!👍

  • @FireflySan
    @FireflySan Před 4 měsíci

    This helps thank you

  • @sammyyip926
    @sammyyip926 Před rokem +3

    This worked so well, prior to using this technique, I finally coughed out a lot of mucus

  • @Silent53536
    @Silent53536 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks a lot it's 1:49 night time . I was not able to breathe easily but this exercise really helped thanks a lot brother

  • @alexandertm9849
    @alexandertm9849 Před rokem +1

    I rarely interact to any video. But your video really save me. I’ll drop you a like and comment.may god bless you ❤

  • @user-lt5zg9oq2s
    @user-lt5zg9oq2s Před rokem

    Tnkss it really helped ❤️🙂

  • @bruhbruh7298
    @bruhbruh7298 Před 3 měsíci +1

    helped me a lot thanks

  • @ricardosalinas4037
    @ricardosalinas4037 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much

  • @naomikelly349
    @naomikelly349 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you so much for this and cutting right to the point.
    I am disappointed that doctors and even my respiratory specialist hasn’t told me about this method. I’ve had debilitating chronic bronchitis since October having to take prednisolone and some antibiotics and I no sooner start to feel a bit better and stop the pred. only for my bronchitis to flare up again. I feel so unwell when I have this - fevers, swollen glands, headaches and I googled how to remove mucus from the chest and came upon a suggestion to ‘huff cough’ to expel the mucus and your valuable video!

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for your note. It was a great pleasure to know we could help you.

  • @jimmierasmussen9298
    @jimmierasmussen9298 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your English accent is difficult to comprehend, but thanks for sharing, it's a life savor especially having emphysema, COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.

    • @MC.JC24
      @MC.JC24 Před 3 měsíci

      Are you stupid he couldn’t of spoke more clear if he tried🤣

  • @ashchan30
    @ashchan30 Před rokem +1

    This worked but holy schinkkes I dry heaved alot! Lots of mucus came up and will continue to try this. I have covid.. and the mucus buildup in my throat is insane

  • @kaylahliam6940
    @kaylahliam6940 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you so much for days I have had a chest infection and was coughing using my chest not realizing that's probably why my chest is hurting from all the chest coughing and not abdomen I'm going to share this trick with my siblings thanks again

    • @ThePhysioChannel
      @ThePhysioChannel  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Very pleased it helped, all the best from the team.

  • @HangryPurpleCat
    @HangryPurpleCat Před 4 měsíci

    Omg ive had a chest infection and THIS! It helped me clear my chest and cough up summit gnarly 😂❤

  • @Spicynoodle2.0
    @Spicynoodle2.0 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you