Breathing pattern disorders don’t always show up at rest and they don’t always fit neatly into common diagnoses like asthma or EILO. This case study shows how a breathing assessment helped identify what was really going on  when a young athlete’s breathing started limiting his performance, despite normal test results. The background “X” was a 16-year-old student training at a high level in competitive rowing, with the long-term aim of qualifying to represent his country. When

Christmas and the festive period are always a perfect storm for disrupted breathing habits. Routines disappear. Sleep patterns shift. We eat and drink more than usual. Activity levels change. Stress might dip for a while, but then January hits and suddenly you’re back at work, back into deadlines, back into pressure... and your body doesn’t quite follow. Now that we are a few weeks in, have you started the new year with a familiar feeling that something’s a bit off ? You migh

After a very mild start this year, the weather has finally turned colder, the winter nights are drawing in and with the Christmas break coming up, our habits shift for the holidays. You may notice your breathing feels heavier, tighter, or just… wrong. December can be a tricky month for breathing, even if you don’t have a diagnosed lung condition. Here are some common culprits behind seasonal breathing irritations. Cold air and winter weather Cold, dry air constricts airways,