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Cupped-hands rebreathing for panic attack
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Patrick McKeownEndorsesThe Ready State PodcastIn a protocol
During a panic attack, cup hands over nose and mouth to rebreathe CO2, then soften to slow nasal breathing (in 2-3, out 2-3) to restore CO2 and reduce air hunger.
“simply cup your hands... breathe in
TR▶ 50:30DosageFew big breaths to relieve initial air hunger, then soften to in-2-3/out-2-3 nasal breathingCaveatsBrown paper bag method isn't always safeCertaintyexplicitrecommendation