Community Pediatric Asthma Service
Breathing Well
There are things other than asthma that can impact breathing. These things are called by many different names (confusing!) and may, or may not, have anything to do with your asthma.
Finding Help
It can be hard to get help for these breathing challenges as there are a limited number of trained, interested individuals who work in these areas.
Some suggestions for support may include speech therapists, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists and voice coaches. Ask your healthcare team if they know any of these people who have an interest in any of these areas if you think you’d like to know more.
The really GOOD news is there are lots of great resources on the web!
Videos
- Belly Breathing with Elmo, Sesame Street
- Up Goes the Castle, Singalong Sesame Street
- Helping Kids Belly Breathe, Breathe Well Physio
- How Singing Can Help Your Breathing, Alberta Lung Association & University of Alberta
- Relaxed Breathing - When you are feeling anxious, Alberta Lung Association & Breathe Well Physio
- Habit Cough (Chronic Cough) – When cough is the main symptom during waking hours – a family experience. Miles Weinberger MD, Habit Cough Association
Resources
There are lots of great print resources to support your learning:
- Airway Control Strategies, Vocalizing with Ease
- Belly Breathing (Diaphragmatic Breathing)
- Chronic Throat Clearing
- Cough Control, Vocalizing with Ease
- How to Look After Your Voice, Speech Language, Rockyview Hospital
- How to Reduce Irritation that Triggers Coughing, Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma
- Laughter and Breathing. Sparkle, Alberta Children’s Hospital
- Stretches, Speech and Language Therapy Program, Alberta Children's Hospital
Mental Health
Your mental health also plays an important part in managing your breathing. Some helpful websites are:
Walk | Run | Play | Breathe
Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment.
If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional.