Positions to ease breathlessness
Positions that ease the feeling of breathlessness will be different for every person. There is no ‘right or wrong’, just use whichever positions helps you the most.
No matter which position you’re using, try to relax into the position, release the jaw, neck, shoulders, wrists and hands.
These positions help you recover your breathing more quickly when you’re sitting.
Try these positions if you want to recover your breathing when you’re standing.
If you’re feeling breathless and wanting to rest, you might want to try these positions.
Other strategies
Click to find out about useful strategies for breaking the Breathing cycle.
This website describes some practical ways to help you manage day-to-day long-term breathlessness. It has useful information for people with lung conditions, their carers, and the health professionals supporting them.
If your breathing is getting rapidly worse or you have new symptoms, it is important to seek prompt medical review or call 000. This website is not designed for people who have a new undiagnosed breathing problem or a sudden deterioration. It is not a substitute for medical assessment.