Managing breathlessness

Managing breathlessness

Booklet
Published: 31 Mar 2019
Next review: 30 Sep 2021
Edition: 4
Managing breathlessness

A booklet for people experiencing breathlessness because of cancer or its treatments. Offers advice on how breathlessness can be managed.

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Published: 31 Mar 2019
Next review: 30 Sep 2021
Edition: 4

A booklet for people experiencing breathlessness because of cancer or its treatments. Offers advice on how breathlessness can be managed.

About this booklet

The booklet 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.

Visit our online information about breathlessness.

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