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Some of this material, including images, has been adapted from an original work Support for Rehabilitation Self-Management after COVID-19 Related Illness. These can be found under the Resources and Supports tab above. There are other breathing exercises that can help to decrease breathlessness which you may also find helpful. Use a Symptom Tracker to record how you are feeling over time. Place your feet about 1 foot away from the wall and slightly apart.

Standing with back support: Stand with your back towards a wall and your hands by your sides.

Then lean forward onto a stable surface (like a windowsill or table).

Forward lean standing: Stand up straight.

Lean forward to rest your arms on your lap or the armrests of the chair.

Forward lean sitting without table: Sit in a chair.

Note: You can also try this without a pillow.

Forward lean sitting with table: Sit in front of a table with a pillow on it.

Place pillows under your body to support your head and neck. High (raised) side lying: Lie on your side.These positions may help you breathe easier. It may help to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.Breathe out while making the effort, such as climbing up a step.Breathe in before you make the 'effort' of the activity, such as before you climb up a step.This will make it easier to do without getting too tired or breathless. Break the activity down into smaller parts.This may help you control your breathing when you are doing activities that take more effort or make you breathless (such as making your bed, climbing stairs, etc.). Keep your breaths slow, relaxed, and smooth. Try to use as little effort as possible.As you breathe, you should feel the hand on your stomach rise more than the hand on your chest.You may need to purse your lips when breathing out if you have been told to do this in the past. Slowly breathe in through your nose (or your mouth, if you are not able to breathe through your nose).If this does not help you to relax, keep them open and focus on your breathing. If it helps you to relax, close your eyes.Put 1 hand on your chest and the other on your stomach (belly).Sit in a comfortable and supported position.This is also helpful to build your breathing strength after you have been unwell for some time. This is helpful when you are feeling anxious. You can pick and choose which ones work best for you based on the reason why you are feeling breathless.Īlso known as diaphragmatic breathing, this can help you to relax and get control of your breathing.

The following strategies and exercises have been shown to help improve breathlessness. Managing trouble breathing or shortness of breath