Pursed lip breathing may make your breaths more effective. In fact, it’s often a treatment for COPD. To do it, you inhale by puckering your lips and exhaling slowly, often to a count.

To keep lips soft, apply nourishing lip balm, stay hydrated, avoid licking lips, use an overnight lip mask, and avoid irritants. Proper care can prevent extreme dryness and discomfort. Struggling ...