Simple Breathing Exercises Using Phone Apps May Ease Long Covid Symptoms
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New study shows simple breathing exercises using a phone app can improve Long Covid symptoms like fatigue, sleep issues, and physical functioning
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Exercises involve resonant breathing - 4-second inhale, 6-second exhale for 10 minutes, twice daily
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Participants used heart rate variability (HRV) app and wearables to guide breathing and track effects
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After 4 weeks, patients reported less severe symptoms, better quality of life, sleep, and physical ability
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Researchers conclude HRV-guided breathing is an easy, effective Long Covid treatment needing little medical intervention