Managing your breathlessness

Research has shown that a cool draught of air from a handheld fan can be very helpful in reducing the feeling of breathlessness. Here’s our guide to making the most of them.

RELAXATION BREATHING: Learning to control your breathing can help you manage breathlessness. Carol Keen,  Specialist Physiotherapist in Pulmonary Hypertension, guides patient Jayne Venables through the steps. 

Bending down to put your shoes on, loading washing into the machine, or picking something up off the floor, can be hard work and leave you feeling breathless – but there are things that can make these everyday tasks easier.

When you’ve got PH, climbing stairs can be a struggle. Trudi Scott,  Specialist Physiotherapist in Pulmonary Hypertension, presents her advice to tackle them and open up your home.