Managing Chronic Breathlessness

The Chronic Breathlessness Management programme helps health professionals understand and support people living with long-term breathlessness.

Intended audience

This session is for any health professional who cares for people with long-term conditions that cause ongoing breathlessness. This includes staff working in primary care, community services and secondary care

Key areas covered

Learners will explore:

• What chronic breathlessness is
• Why breathlessness can continue even when the medical condition is well managed
• Simple self-management techniques that can help people feel more in control
• Practical tips to support people with breathlessness day to day
• Where to find further support and resources

Learning objectives

By the end of the session, learners will:

• Understand that breathlessness can improve even when the underlying condition cannot
• Know a range of non-drug techniques that can ease breathlessness
• Feel confident supporting people to manage their breathlessness at home and in daily life
• Be aware of other services and resources that can help
• Understand their role in giving clear, compassionate support