Managing shortness of breath

Shortness of breath can be due to a variety of reasons. Such as:

• stress
• anxiety
• increased physical exercise
• emotional and mental demands and pressures
• respiratory health conditions

To manage these symptoms:

• Slow down or stop what you are doing.
• Take medications prescribed by your doctors, including inhalers.
• Stop smoking and avoid smoke and other irritants, (dust, aerosol sprays etc.)
• Increase physical exercises and activities to build stamina and endurance
  • Healthy Dudley move more 
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
  • NHS Better Health 
  • NHS exercises
• Improve posture
• Relaxation

If your shortness of breath persists or worsens, seek medical attention.