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You probably never gave this a thought. But to eat, you need to breathe. Chewing and digesting food -- like anything else you do with your body -- use oxygen. That means you need to work harder to breathe in enough of it while you eat. At the same time, the food in your stomach crowds your lungs and diaphragm, which makes their job harder. And conditions like COPD or asthma may make your lungs bigger, leaving less room in your chest. Your breathing problems also may leave you too tired to eat. But it’s especially important to eat well, so you can stay strong and avoid illnesses and infections that can worsen your health. Tips to Eat Easier Clear your lungs an hour before eating. You can do this in several ways, depending on your breathing condition. You can: Do deep, controlled coughs Lie down to drain mucus Tap on your chest Use your inhaler Rest before meals to save energy to eat. Eat sitting up to make space for your lungs and diaphragm to expand for easier breathing. Use your...