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4. Breathing techniques for moving or lifting
Here are a few breathing techniques to help you if you become breathless when exerting yourself.
On this page:
- Watch: Breathing techniques for moving or lifting
- Plan: Create a plan for using these breathing techniques
In this video
00:05 - Introduction
00:17 - Blow as you go
00:54 - Paced breathing
01:19 - Pursed lips breathing
Plan: Create a plan for using these breathing techniques
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We’ve developed this information with funding from Garfield Weston Foundation. The Foundation had no influence on the information, which was developed in line with our usual Asthma + Lung UK information production process.
Last medically reviewed: June 2021. Due for review: June 2022
This information uses the best available medical evidence and was produced with the support of people living with lung conditions. Find out how we produce our information. If you’d like to see our references get in touch.
