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Dysfunctional breathing

Learning outcomes

You will learn to:

  • Understand what is meant by Breathing Pattern Disorders and how they are caused
  • Recognise common symptoms of BPD
  • Know what treatment is available and where to refer someone for help
  • Understand how to avoid BPD and avoid inadvertently encouraging bad breathing habits
  • Know how to help someone who is having a panic attack

 

  • Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD)
  • What happens when the body needs more oxygen?
  • Over-breathing
  • Asthma and over breathing
  • Causes of BPD
  • Signs and symptoms of BPD
  • How is BPD diagnosed?
  • Treatment of Breathing Pattern Disorders
  • Meet George
  • Meet Joan
  • How can I help?
  • How much do you know?
  • Key points
‹ Pause for thought up Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD) ›
  • Topic 1 - Anatomy and Physiology
  • Topic 2 - Assessment and common lung diseases
    • Respiratory emergencies
    • Basic respiratory assessment
    • Respiratory Investigations
    • Common lung diseases
      • COPD
      • Asthma
      • Bronchiectasis
      • Interstitial lung disease
      • Dysfunctional breathing
        • Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD)
        • What happens when the body needs more oxygen?
        • Over-breathing
        • Asthma and over breathing
        • Causes of BPD
        • Signs and symptoms of BPD
        • How is BPD diagnosed?
        • Treatment of Breathing Pattern Disorders
        • Meet George
        • Meet Joan
        • How can I help?
        • How much do you know?
        • Key points
  • Topic 3 - Treatment
  • Topic 4 - Management
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