Need running help (lungs healing from broncitis)

[trenaholic]

i just got over a 3 week battle with severe broncitis in and out of the hosp and out of the gym and work on top of it i had sinusitus and an ear infection. now i have to take a physical exam in 1 week and i tried to run tonight im usually not apt to having problems but i couldnt breathe for shit now im on an inhaler, proventil, and im looking to see if anyone has any ideas of how i can prepare for this exam in 1 week to be able to run 1.5 miles in 15.00 tonight i did it in 21 mins cause i was not bale to catch my breath once i got jogging. my buddy told me to try to eat a halls coughdrop before cause the menthol will open me up. any other ideas are appreciated. thanks

 

[Dart]

Maybe you should supplement your routine with jumping rope to help get your heart/lungs back into shape. This way you can easily increase the intensity as you go "on the fly".

good luck bro!

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[saveawhistle]

Swim......laps. This will really help your breathing while running, the pressure of the water will cause you to take deeper breathes while swimming. So, when you come out of the water and start to run it will def be easier to breathe.

 

[ninja235]

lungs

Get the OTC supplement NAC it breaks up the mucus in the lungs and drink alot of water to prevent excess sputum..I get bronchitis alot from smoking..the nac clears it right up.
SHAWN DUCHAINE

 

[Dart]

Swim......laps. This will really help your breathing while running, the pressure of the water will cause you to take deeper breathes while swimming. So, when you come out of the water and start to run it will def be easier to breathe.

this is a good idea. I have a pool and use it reg and I didn't think of this. yes, I'm slow - but big.

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