About the phenomenon of the so-called paradoxical respiratory gymnastics A.N. Strelnikova is known far beyond the borders of our country. Her results are truly amazing. With the help of several simple dynamic breathing exercises, some of which are performed when compressing the chest while inhaling, it turned out to be possible to stop an attack of suffocation in bronchial asthma, get rid of chronic bronchitis and sinusitis, overcome stuttering, and regain a lost voice.