A Huff Cough is a gentle cough, done with an open glottis all through exhalation. To keep your glottis open, keep your mouth open as you exhale. It may help to place a tube, (like inside a toilet paper roll), between your lips and teeth, while you are learning. This is also called, Forced Expiratory Technique, (FET).
1. Sit in a comfortable position. See coughing tips in last post.
2. Do a few nice slow deep breaths using diaphragmatic breathing.
3. Inhale slowly and hold your breath for two to three seconds.
4. Exhale like you are “fogging” a mirror or your glasses.
5. This will make a “huffing” sound, until most air is out.
6. Control the speed of exhalation, not too fast.
7. Avoid an actual, or premature cough.
8. Use your abdominal muscles to help you exhale fully.
9. Start with lower volumes and build up to a large breath.
10. Do several, (2-3) huff coughs and then rest.
11. After several minutes, repeat if needed.
This technique should be gentle and controlled and can be very effective. It helps you avoid paroxysmal, unproductive coughing.
If you experience any discomfort, stop, and talk with your Doctor at your next visit.
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