Recognising dysfunctional breathing in asthma consultations.
There is a high prevalence of dysfunctional breathing among patients diagnosed with asthma, so it is important that health professionals are aware of its effects. This article examines dysfunctional breathing and discusses diagnostic and possible treatment options.
Henderson
Yvonne
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Education for Health, Warwick. y.henderson@educationforhealth.org.uk
D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination; D012017:Referral and Consultation