Physiotherapist Grant Bainard from the Wellness Institute in Winnipeg shares practical strategies to manage shortness of breath including breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques, devices that promote respiratory health, and medication.
In this must-watch video, Grant explains the causes of shortness of breath, and demonstrates exercises and techniques to control breathing, reduce feeling of shortness of breath, and clear excessive phlegm from your lungs.
Learn about devices and techniques that can help with airway clearance like the Aerobika device and vibration vests, manual percussion techniques that can be performed by a therapist or a trained family member, lying positions and more.
CPFF supports pulmonary fibrosis (PF) support groups across Canada where people can meet up, either online or in person, to talk about their fears, tackle challenges together, and share tips about living with their condition.
This is a live presentation that was hosted by the Winnipeg PF support group and filmed by CPFF. We thank our Winnipeg community leaders for supporting PF patients and caregivers and for inviting us to film and share this educational webinar.
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Learn more about exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation