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a chest infection. being overweight. smoking. a panic attack. But sometimes shortness of breath could be a sign of something more serious, such as: a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) scarring of the lungs known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. heart failure. lung cancer.
- Heart Failure
Heart failure is often the result of a number of problems...
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)
Living with. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is...
- Asthma
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional...
- Obesity
Other obesity-related problems. Living with obesity can...
- Heart Attack
A heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) is a serious...
- Chest Infection
Treatment from a GP for a chest infection. Treatment for a...
- Lung Cancer
an ache or pain when breathing or coughing; You should see a...
- Heart Failure
These conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing blood around the body, your body responds by breathing faster to try to get more oxygen into your body, making you feel short of breath. Or if your heart isn’t working as well as it should, this could cause a build-up of ...
Apr 26, 2023 · Scope of the problem. Breathlessness is a subjective, distressing sensation of awareness of difficulty in breathing. Breathlessness is associated with high healthcare use, accounting for 5% of presentations to the emergency department (1, 2), approximately 4% of GP consultations (3) and reported by patients in 12% of medical admissions (4).
Living with. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs. chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways. COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke.
- Blow as You Go Breathing
- Pursed-Lips Breathing
- Paced Breathing
Use this technique while you are doing things than make you breathless. 1. Breathe in before you make the effort. For example, before lifting a heavy bag. 2. Breathe out while you’re making the effort. For example, while lifting the heavy bag.
You can use this technique to help control your breathing at any time. You can also use it while doing something that makes you breathless. 1. Breathe in gently through your nose. 2. Purse your lips as if you’re going to blow out a candle. 3. Breathe out with your lips in this pursed position. Imagine blowing out a candle or whistling when you brea...
Paced breathing can be done using pursed-lips or blow as you go breathing. You can use it when you’re being active. This technique helps to avoid breath holding. 1. Count to yourself while being active. For example, count for one as you breathe in, then, count for one as you breathe out. 2. Count for one as you breathe in. 3. Count for two as you b...
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In total, all lung conditions (including lung cancer) directly cost the NHS in the UK £11billion annually. Incidence and mortality rates from respiratory disease are higher in disadvantaged groups and areas of social deprivation, with the gap widening and leading to worse health outcomes. The most deprived communities have a higher incidence ...
