It is normal for your child to: Breathe harder and faster but they should recover at rest. Their heart rate will increase. They will feel hot and sweaty. They will look flushed and pink. They must stop if: They start to cough or wheeze. They gasp for air and don’t recover at rest. They say […]
They should wear loose , comfortable clothes. Layers are good as they can take off a layer as they start to warm up or add a layer as they cool down. They should wear appropriate shoes or trainers. You can check the pollen count and pollution levels before they exercise outdoors. You can get daily […]
Exercise is important for everyone and the good news for children with asthma is that it is good for them too. The benefits of exercise: Improves lung capacity. Manage their symptoms better. Easier to manage daily tasks. Increase their confidence. Less fear of breathlessness. Lift their mood. Improve strength, posture and flexibility. Improve sleep and […]
Most health care professionals can refer you to pulmonary rehabilitation so make sure you ask them about it if you think this could help you. If you have an MRC score of 3 or above you can benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation (see below). Do not go to the gym until after you have been to […]
“I wish I had done these classes years ago”. “I’ve now got the upper hand when it comes to my breathlessness”. “When I get breathless, I don’t make it worse by panicking like I used to do”. “I feel like I’ve got my life back”. “It is not an exercise class really, it is a […]
You will never be made to go to pulmonary rehabilitation if you don’t want to. If you are not sure whether it is for you, ask if you can go along to a local class for a ‘taster’, or see our video clip. Ask a healthcare professional what other things you can do to be […]
There will be a warm up with stretches. A gentle exercise session will strengthen your muscles. This will improve fitness and will help you to do more before feeling breathless. You will feel less worried by your breathlessness. A circuit of exercises at your own pace. A cool down with stretches. Exercises in the circuit […]
Classes may be one to two hours long. There is an exercise session which will include exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness. The exercise session also includes breathing control and pacing to be able to gain the most from the class. An information or advice session will follow. This will cover all aspects […]
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a free programme of exercises and information for people living with COPD. It helps by supporting you to learn ways that help to control your symptoms and improve your general well being. You may be surprised at how much more you will be able to do by the end of the pulmonary rehab […]
Do’s DON’Ts DO be sure to carry any sprays or inhalers with you when you exercise as advised by your health care professional. DO always warm up. Begin with some gentle movements to warm up your muscle and prepare your body for exercise. DO work at your own level. Here are some symptoms you will […]
