Help with breathlessness
Difficulty with breathing can feel worrying, causing further tension which can make catching your breath more difficult. It’s best to try and stay calm.
Here are a few simple ideas that may be able to help you to find ease and comfort:
- Keeping track of when you are breathless is a good idea, then you can try to prioritise what you would like to do and plan ahead.
- Make life easier for yourself at home by having places to sit whilst taking care of the chores or yourself.
- Think about having items such as a hand-held fan or humidifier nearby.
- Sitting near an open window and reducing the room temperature can help.
- Sitting upright or lying in a raised position with cushion support.
