Community Pediatric Asthma Service

The Art of Laughing is the Science of Breathing

There is perhaps no quicker way to replenish your soul than by the simple act of laughing. Click on this link for simple ways to add laughter to your life

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Laugh Until it Helps

Here are a few simple things you can do to increase laughter in your life

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The Science of Laughter Yoga

Learn the benefits of Laughter Yoga

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Airway Control

Develop strategies to control your airway and how to better control your cough

Airway Control Strategies

Belly Breathing

A technique to help you breathe more effectively

Belly Breathing

Cough Control

Learn strategies on how to control chronic cough

Cough Control Strategies

Dysfunctional Breathing

Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is a common cause of shortness of breath. Click on the resource below to learn more

• More about Dysfunctional Breathing
• What is Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction? (EILO)
• Adventures in Voice Breathing and Stretching
• What is Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion? (PVFM)

Throat Clearing

Learn how to break the cycle of chronic throat clearing

Chronic Throat Clearing

Voice Care

Learn how to care for your voice.

• More about Vocal Cord Care
• How to look after your voice

Sesame Street Videos

• Up Goes the Castle: Sing along with your child, as it teaches them how to belly breathe
• Belly Breathe with Elmo: Watch this short video to learn more about belly breathing

Helping Kids Belly Breathe

Belly breathing can help your child to breathe from their belly

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Habit Cough (Chronic Cough)

Consider habit cough, when cough is the main symptom during waking hours, even with treatment.

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