Common Treatments To Reduce Lung Hyperinflation

Exercise Training

Exercise training is an incredibly important treatment method for individuals with lung hyperinflation who can tolerate exercise. Even if an individual is not able to exercise at the typical level of an adult with uncompromised lungs, small and mild exercises are better than no exercise at all. Just a little exercise increases lung capacity and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Doctors will usually recommend exercise training for patients whose lung hyperinflation is caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Not only does this increase lung capacity and help restore oxygen flow throughout the body, but it decreases overall hyperinflation. COPD is a progressive disease that leads to a decline in lung function. But patients who don't smoke and engage in regular exercise can significantly slow or even halt the progression of their disease. If the disease doesn't progress as quickly, there's also less chance for the hyperinflation to get worse.