Breathe Well, Live Well: Recent Episodes
St Wilfrid's Hospice
Ever find yourself suffering from shortness of breath? Or struggling to complete household tasks without gasping for air?In this series of videos and podcasts we will demonstrate a range of techniques you can do safely at home while we talk about what it means to breathe well.
In this episode recognize the signs of Breathlessness and hear guidance on managing the effects.
• Brief re-cap from previous episode
• Explanation of normal breathing and what happens with breathlessness
• Triggers of breathlessness
• Positioning advice
• Breathing control technique explanation and guided practice
In this episode we share home life considerations you can make to improve your ability to manage Breathlessness.
•Equipment
•Planning, prioritising and pacing
•Fatigue management
•Goal setting
This episode covers tips and techniques for strengthening the muscles involved in breathing.
- Discussion around stress and anxiety
- Guided relaxation using progressive muscle relaxation technique
An explanation of the benefits of complementary therapies with a focus on reflexology and aromatherapy.
In this episode a range of practices will train you to better cope with the onset of Breathlessness and recover more regular breathing. Repetition of these techniques will strengthen your ability to cope with Breathlessness more readily.
In this first tips and techniques episode the Living Well Services team at St Wilfrid's Hospice explain how the lungs work and introduce ways to manage breathlessness when it occurs.
• Explanation of simple anatomy and physiology of breathing and respiration
• Prevalence of breathlessness
• Understanding of breathlessness
• Re-assurance of the ability to control breathing
Ever find yourself suffering from shortness of breath? Or struggling to complete household tasks without gasping for air?
Many people with long term health conditions experience difficulty in breathing, and one of the most common symptoms is breathlessness.
Happily with St Wilfrid’s Hospice there is a dedicated team who have the expertise to help people manage their symptoms.
In this series of videos and podcasts we will demonstrate a range of techniques you can do safely at home while we talk about what it means to breathe well.
Hear Suzy O'Callaghan (Head of Nursing) and Chris Rawson (Living Well Services Manager) at St Wilfrid's Hospice outline the series Breathe Well, Live Well.
Mindful techniques to combat the anxiety that can come with bouts of Breathlessness.
- Discussion of anxiety and relationship with breathlessness
- Panic cycle
- Explanation of the ‘calming hand’ technique