By the end of August/early September, many of us have spent much more time outdoors more than usual - festivals, holidays, dog walks, days out... especially with the weather as it has been in the UK this summer! And some may have noticed their breathing felt a little off: more breathless than expected, a sense of stuffiness, an irritable cough that comes and goes. If that sounds familiar, there's a good chance the summer environment played a role. The question is whether the

Most people have heard of hyperventilation. Fewer know that it's just one of several breathing pattern disorders - and that the type of disorder you have matters when it comes to understanding your symptoms and getting the right help. If you've been told your breathing is off, or you've suspected it yourself, this is worth reading. What is a breathing pattern disorder? A breathing pattern disorder (BPD) describes a change to the normal rhythm, rate or mechanics of breathing t

If your breathing has felt uncomfortable lately or you're getting short of breath doing things that didn't used to bother you you've probably wondered what's going on. The answer isn't always an obvious lung condition. Sometimes the issue is the pattern of your breathing itself: the speed, the depth, the mechanics and the muscles you're using to do it. What is a breathing pattern disorder? A breathing pattern disorder (BPD) describes a change to the normal rhythm and mechanic