Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS)

Breathing Pattern Disorder

Primary Care Respiratory Society

In this episode we dive into the topic of breathing pattern disorder. Anna Spathis a Consultant working in Palliative Medicine is in conversation with Catherine Moffat - a specialist respiratory physiotherapist. They both work in the Cambridge Breathlessness Intervention Service (CBIS) - a specialist service for people with long term conditions living with chronic breathlessness. This episode covers three key areas relating to breathing pattern disorder: 1. Raising awareness of the problem, 2. Helping HCPs recognise when it might be present and 3. What steps to take to manage it.