Welcome to the section for people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This section is full of information, tips and advice to help you make choices about your COPD. Reduce the risk of an exacerbation or flare up by knowing the early warning signs and what to do. Get to know all of the […]
Information and education topics are tailored to the needs of the group. Topics that the information sessions may cover are: How the lungs work. How to live well with your lung problem. How to manage a flare-up or exacerbation. How to clear your chest. Medicines and inhalers. Help to stop smoking. How to control your […]
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Welcome to the section for people living with asthma. Here you can see all of the topics in four headings. This section is full of information, tips and advice to help you make choices about your asthma. Reduce the risk of an exacerbation, attack or infection by knowing your early warning signs and what to […]
A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T V W A Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) A method of chest clearance suitable for people with COPD Airways The system of tube-like passageways which allow air to get in and out of your lungs. Airway Clearance […]
In addition to your inhalers and medication, breathing techniques are recommended for people with asthma. For more information please see: SIGN guideline 158: British guideline on the management of asthma. These breathing techniques should be taught by a respiratory physiotherapist or in some places a specialist respiratory nurse. You may need a series of appointments […]
The main Airway Clearance Technique used in COPD is the Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT). ACBT is easy to learn. It can be adapted to your needs. You don’t need any equipment or assistance so can be done anywhere at any time. It is usually the first Airway Clearance Technique of choice for people […]
