NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

n, when it can feel hard to catch your breath. aphragmatic breathing) is the most efficient way to breathe and s relax and pain, especially chronic pain, can be reduced. tting position: and head supported. If required, use a pillow under the knees to ib cage. ut against your hand. Try to keep the hand on the chest as still as control how many breaths you take - see the video link below. hrough pursed lips.

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ut against your hand. Try to keep the hand on the chest as still as

through pursed lips. about 3-4 times a day. You can gradually increase the amount of time

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