this is for those who find themselves short of breath and think they will not be able to breathe.I had this sort of feeling and it was scary and horrible.
1. reassurance: You will not die! although the feeling might be like it, your body will stop the problem and restore your breathing. so Stop whatever you are doing and watch this video:
The second video is when you have run into acute shortness of breath and find you have somehow lost control of your breathing. This is an excellent video to recover your breath fairly fast.
I'll have a look, thank you.I'm glad you put this reference, that's why we are all here to help each other.
There you are. I've just read the posts. I think one can push oneself, knowing that you can use the technique to recover your shortness of breath, even if it is acute.
Well done! I have bookmarked and saved the link on a Word document which I can look at any time.I also have tried to do those. If only I'd known how to do the sit and stand during the PR!
Just been diagnosed with IPF. Asked consultant about lung exercises. She was dismissive & totally disinterested. Then you bring me this. Hurray there is something I can do to mitigate the effects of this scary condition. Feeling much more positive... bless you. (my husband thinks the presenter was a bit of alright too.... lolol)
Ping, my consultant rolled his eyes when I was very ill and told him I would join the gym. 6 months later, he said:"I think I saved your life"! Yes, he found the right drug. But what you do for yourself will give you self confidence! BTW you don't have to build the consultant's self confidence!
Swimming a no no and doing my shoes and socks has to be done in stages as I stop breathing when I bend over. It has took me 2 years to get a lung function test! A long story.
Thank you for video's very helpful indeed! saved them on you tube, and she is a bit of alright as well.
Thanks VERY much for posting those Video links. I was diagnosed with COPD some two years ago; four years after finally succeeding in kicking the smoking habit into touch. My condition is slowly getting worse and I find myself getting breathless very often each day. Any help or advice which eases the difficulties I experience, is gratefully received.
These videos certainly fit the bill in that respect.
exsmoker1, So lovely to hear that you have given up! Keep it up and perhaps get referred to Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The nurses and physiotherapist there would assess you (and others in the group). They will advise you. They know about drugs, what to do to get over fear of shortness of breath, They usually have six sessions during which you learn about lungs, its problems, its managing. The exercises done are really helpful. YOu would find yourself on the way to less dificult breathing.
Good helpful videos helingmic. These sorts of exercises can also be learnt on a pulmonary rehabilitation course. I think these types of exercises are also good for those who have anxiety and panic attacks which can sometimes go with shortness of breath.
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but great videos 
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