Royal College of General Practitioners - Online Learning Environment

This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on 29 April 2024.  This recording will be available to view until 29 October 2024.

This webinar will increase delegates knowledge and understanding of breathlessness as a symptom. Many people live with lung diseases suffer breathlessness long term with episodes of exacerbation due to various conditions such as COPD and Lung Fibrosis. Others might experience breathlessness as a result of an acute illness such as asthma attack or due to mental health issues such as anxiety and panic attacks. Managing the symptoms can be challenging and stressful for both patients and clinicians.

Learning objectives

• Increase delegates' knowledge and understanding of breathlessness as a symptom
• Learn about the wellbeing aspect and various approaches to management such as breathing techniques, physiotherapy and yoga
• Practical and meaningful ways to support those living with respiratory disease