How to manage breathlessness

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.