Can relaxation help my asthma?
“I have recently been diagnosed with asthma: can you tell me any good relaxing techniques that will ease my symptoms during an attack?”
Natalie Brindle
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ANGELA BUILLARD-
MEADEN (MCSP, MMACP, MAACP) is Practice Principal at
Essex Physiotherapy Clinic and a member of the Health Professionals Council. She is a lecturer in musculoskeletal physiotherapy; a clinical educator and is a regular broadcaster for the BBC on health matters. Angela regularly hosts relaxation workshops for children and adults. -
LORRAINE RAMET
(BSc [Hons], PGCE, NPQH)
is an Inclusion Manager and Deputy Headmistress with over 17 years’ teaching experience. Her work as PSHE Subject Leader; Healthy Schools Coordinator and her successful implementation of SEAL has contributed to her school being awarded National Healthy Schools status and Ofsted Grade 1 – Outstanding. -
SIMON RAMET
is the founder of media music company
Sug Mon Kooky which specialises in composing original soundtracks for unique events and personalised projects. Qualified in Conceptual and Multi-Media Art, Simon draws on his experience in visual media to take an holistic and exciting approach to sound design and music production.
Asthma causes the muscles around your airways to temporarily tighten up. The linings to the tubes can also swell up. The net effect is less space for the air to flow in and out. Hopefully you have some inhalers to use and these are important but learning to relax and breath well can really help.
you will probably feel best in a inclined sitting position as this lets the diaphragm relax down and keeps the abdominal contents away from the chest making it easier to breathe Loosen any restrictive clothes. Try to relax your shoulders – it may help to rest your forearms on a pillow. Concentrate on letting the breath flow out rather than forcing air in. The PPU welcome tracks talk you through this breathing and there are extra welcome tracks to download free on the website. its also a good plan to look at reducing stress by checking your work/life balance, taking some regular gentle exercise and eating as healthy as you can. Check out the site for more info and get back if you need more help.