Managing breathlessness
Audiobook
Published:
31 Mar 2019
Next review:
30 Sep 2021
Edition:
4
This audiobook is for people experiencing breathlessness because of cancer or its treatments. The audiobook explains the causes of breathlessness and the different ways to manage it. It has breathing and relaxation techniques. It also explains medicines to control breathlessness.
In this audiobook
- 1 Information about this audiobook and other support from Macmillan
- 2 Introduction
- 3 The lungs
- 4 Causes of breathlessness
- 5 Breathlessness scale
- 6 Coping with anxiety
- 7 Relaxation
- 8 Breathing techniques
- 9 Using a handheld fan
- 10 Medicines and other help for breathlessness
- 11 Practical tips for daily activities
- 12 Diet
- 13 Going out
- 14 Physical activity
- 15 Keeping a diary
- 16 Sex and breathlessness
- 17 Your feelings
- 18 Who can help
- 19 About our information
- 20 Other ways we can help you
- 21 Other useful organisations
- 22 Further resources
- 23 Can you do something to help
- 24 Information about this recording
Published:
31 Mar 2019
Next review:
30 Sep 2021
Edition:
4
This audiobook is for people experiencing breathlessness because of cancer or its treatments. The audiobook explains the causes of breathlessness and the different ways to manage it. It has breathing and relaxation techniques. It also explains medicines to control breathlessness.
How we can help
Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.