Possible options for James

Polly suggests some other easy options to try:

• A referral to pulmonary rehab classes. James agrees.
• Keeping a diary to record how far he walks, how long it takes and how he feels after his walk. Increasing the distance walked each week.
• Plan the timing of the walk around the best part of the day for him. He suggests mid morning after a light breakfast and he has had all his morning medication.
• James should clear his chest before going for a walk.
• Take reliever inhalers, tissues, some water and his mobile phone with him when he goes out.
• Walking with a friend or meeting a friend near by, resting, then walking home.
• Use some light weights at the gym to improve core muscle strength or sit and stand repetitions from a firm dining chair.
• Getting off the bus a stop early and walking part of the way to appointments.
• As he improves, plan to do an activity each day or twice a day.