Question

Dr. Usha is a pulmonologist (Doctor for respiratory diseases). One day, a school student named Arjun, met her with respiratory problems. After diagnosis, the doctor advised him to go to playground daily and play football or basketball. She also advised him to do pranayamam in the morning.

1. Why did the doctor advise him to go to the playground?
2. What is the use of pranayamam?

Answer 1

1. Playing is a good physical activity which helps to improve breathing and blood circulation in the body. It also helps to relieve anxiety.
2.  

1. Pranayamam teaches us the proper way of breathing, slowly and deeply.
2. It increases the capacity of the lungs and brings more oxygen into the body.
3. It is especially very useful when one has respiratory problems and the breathing is irregular and unsteady.
4. It improves blood circulation.