Respiratory Physiotherapy can help a wide variety of conditions and symptoms.
Conditions include:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) (Emphysema / Chronic Bronchitis)
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Interstitial Lung Disease / Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Lung Cancer
- Breathing Pattern Disorders
- Long COVID
Respiratory Physiotherapy can address symptoms including:
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Chest secretions / sputum that is difficult to clear
- Long term cough
- Hyperventilation
- Difficulty managing everyday activities
- Anxiety
Some of the treatments may include:
- Self management plans
- Reviewing Inhaler technique
- Ways to manage breathlessness
- Strategies to manage fatigue
- Breathing exercises
- Exercises to clear secretions / sputum
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation (specific exercise for those with breathing problems)
- Advice and education on managing everyday activities
- Cough suppression techniques
- Support with Non-Invasive-Ventilation (NIV)
