
- 96 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Practising regular breathing exercises helps to develop healthy breathing patterns, which can lessen the effects of breathing difficulties caused byCOPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
This is a short, practical guide to using new therapeutic breathing exerciseswhich focus on techniques to reduce breathlessness and control coughing tohelp you to get the most out of every breath. The exercises are simple, easy to follow, and designed to work alongside usual medical care. No special equipment is necessary, you can practise in your own home at your own pace, and this illustrated guide contains all the information you need to get started.
This handbook will be perfect for anyone with COPD who wants to help manage their breathing difficulties, coughing and fatigue with simple and effective techniques. Professionals working with COPD sufferers, such as physiotherapists, physical therapists and carers, will also find the book of interest.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Of Related Interest
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword: A personal experience of using breathing techniques by Linda Shampan
- Acknowledgements
- Information For Medical Professionals
- 1 Will breathing techniques help my COPD?
- 2 What do I have to do?
- 3 Feeling short of breath?
- 4 Breathing through your nose
- 5 Controlling your cough
- 6 Breathing more easily
- 7 The Plan : Days 1 to 14
- 8 Reducing breathlessness
- 9 Stretching for better breathing
- 10 The Plan : Days 15 to 28 and beyond