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 […]
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 […]
If you notice breathlessness affecting how you manage your daily living tasks, or if you would like further information or assistance to discuss any of these issues: Contact your local council social care services for assessment by an occupational therapist or social worker. Your GP or practice nurse can make a referral to occupational therapy […]
If you are preparing meals and doing the cooking it is a good idea to: Organise your kitchen: Keep the kitchen items that you use most often together and within easy reach. For example keep tea, coffee and sugar next to kettle where you will use them. Organise your kitchen cupboards so you don’t need […]
When you are doing the housework: Prioritise what tasks need to be done, and plan into your day and throughout your week. Do not try to get it all done at once. Schedule more demanding tasks for the time of day which is best for you. Remember to pace yourself, resting after each stage of […]
Living with asthma can affect your daily routines and the way in which you manage the daily tasks that we all need to do; getting dressed, having a shower, shopping, cooking and so on. You may notice there are times when you are more, or less, breathless. Think about the ways in which you already […]
Organise your kitchen Keep the kitchen items that you use most often together and within easy reach. For example keep tea, coffee and sugar next to kettle where you will use them. Organise your kitchen cupboards so you don’t need to bend down or reach up for the items you use regularly. Leave dishes to […]
Plan ahead and organise your shopping trips. Avoid carrying heavy bags and only buy what you can carry without getting overly breathless. Consider getting a wheeled shopping trolley. Friends and family can also help by getting heavier shopping such as washing powder, cleaning products and tinned food. You may wish to think about ordering shopping […]
Prioritise what tasks need to be done, and plan into your day and throughout your week. Do not try to get it all done at once. Schedule more demanding tasks for the time of day which is best for you. Remember to pace yourself, resting after each stage of a task to manage increased breathlessness. […]
In the bathroom: Use the toilet before you begin washing and dressing. Don’t grab on to radiators, toilet roll holders, door handles or the side of the sink or bath when trying to stand up from the toilet. All of these can be slippery or may come away from the fixings when you put weight […]
