Posted: February 5th, 2018

Chronic obstructive lung disease : 5 Important Symptoms to Note

Which statement by the client with chronic obstructive lung disease indicates an understanding of the major reason for the use of occasional pursed-lip breathing?

A. “This action of my lips helps to keep my airway open.”
B. “I can expel more when I pucker up my lips to breathe out.”
C. “My mouth doesn’t get as dry when I breathe with pursed lips.”
D. “By prolonging breathing out with pursed lips the little areas in my lungs don’t collapse.”