Respiratory physiotherapy resources

Resources

This page lists some documentation and useful links to other sites that may be of interest. This does not mean we endorse or accept responsibility for the sites or the information found on them.

Useful links

• British Lung Foundation website – bronchiectasis

• British Lung Foundation website – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 

• British Lung Foundation website – breathlessness

• British Lung Foundation website – breathlessness booklet
• Physiotherapy for breathing pattern disorders website
• King's College London website – self-help materials, tailored to specific physical health conditions

Patient information leaflets

• Managing breathlessness 1 – The breathing thinking functioning approach (PDF 307Kb)
• Managing breathlessness 2 – Handheld fan (PDF 292Kb)
• Managing breathlessness 3 – Breathing techniques (PDF 376Kb)
• Managing breathlessness 4 – Positions to ease breathlessness (PDF 512Kb)
• Managing breathlessness 5 – Managing thoughts about breathlessness (PDF 350Kb)
• Managing breathlessness 6 – Relaxation (PDF 251Kb)
• Managing breathlessness 7 – Managing your energy levels (PDF 280Kb)