How and Why Proning helps lungs heal
Research is still underway, but proning (lying on tummy) has been used for many years to help improve lung functionality for people with lung conditions.
Recently with the COVID-19 pandemic proning has been successfully used to reduce impact of respiratory distress.
Apparently it has to do with gravity. When a person is lying on their tummy (face prone), there is less pressure on the lungs from the weight of the lungs themselves, blood and the heart.
There is growing evidence that by lying face-down, proning, COVID-19 patients early on can make a sometimes significant difference in the recovery outcome. Of course, there is still much to learn and the research and studies are on-going. Proning is a simple, potentially effective way to reduce complications of Corona Virus on the lungs.
Recently with the COVID-19 pandemic proning has been successfully used to reduce impact of respiratory distress.
Apparently it has to do with gravity. When a person is lying on their tummy (face prone), there is less pressure on the lungs from the weight of the lungs themselves, blood and the heart.
There is growing evidence that by lying face-down, proning, COVID-19 patients early on can make a sometimes significant difference in the recovery outcome. Of course, there is still much to learn and the research and studies are on-going. Proning is a simple, potentially effective way to reduce complications of Corona Virus on the lungs.