Managing breathlessness

Booklet
Published: 01 Mar 2024
Next review: 01 Mar 2027
Edition: 5

A booklet for people experiencing breathlessness caused by cancer or its treatments. It has information about causes of breathlessness, and ways to manage breathlessness including breathing techniques, and relaxation, medicines. 

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Published: 01 Mar 2024
Next review: 01 Mar 2027
Edition: 5

A booklet for people experiencing breathlessness caused by cancer or its treatments. It has information about causes of breathlessness, and ways to manage breathlessness including breathing techniques, and relaxation, medicines. 

About this booklet

The booklet explains the causes of breathlessness and the different ways to manage it. It has breathing and relaxation techniques. It also explains medicines to control breathlessness.

 

Visit our online information about breathlessness.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

 

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.