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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