Recording from 15 April 2021, when our specialist physiotherapist Phil Langridge gave a talk to our aspergillosis patient and carers support group on breathlessness.

—–Contents of video—-

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:05 Meaning of breathlessness
  • 03:19 When to seek help (Safety net)
  • 04:09 Causes of breahlessness
  • 06:53 Things that can be done to help with breathlessness
  • 17:19 Techniques to help with breathlessness – Mechanics
  • 21:44 Techniques to help with breathlessness – Positions for recovery
  • 24:09 Techniques to help with breathlessness – Timing
  • 29:27 Techniques to help with breathlessness – Worry
  • 32:09 Techniques to help with breathlessness – Other
  • 41:04 Take home points
  • 43:16 Q&A

You can read more about managing breathlessness here.

The British Lung Foundation has a wealth of information on breathlessness here. 

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