Managing Breathlessness

There are many simple strategies you can use in your day-to-day life to help cope with breathlessness.

You might find yourself becoming short of breath doing daily activities like dressing, showering, housework, shopping, gardening or walking. The strategy that you find most helpful may depend on what you are doing at the time.

Often a combination of these strategies works best.

Optimising Treatment

Pacing Yourself

Postures to Ease Breathing

Breathing Techniques

Handheld Fans

Relaxation and Distraction