Conditions like chronic bronchitis are caused by swelling of the bronchial wall and the production of mucous that cannot be cleared. The impact of this condition causes undue breathlessness, particularly following exertion, due to obstruction caused by the mucous to the airflow in the air passages.

Treatment plans consist of postural drainage, clapping, shaking and deep breathing, to help speed up expectoration of phlegm or mucous, thus restoring clear airways and full chest expansion, leading to a speedier recovery.

Patients with Asthma suffer with a narrowing of the airways, making them feel short of breath, developing a cough or wheeze. Asthma often manifests itself during exercise, following a cold, or by keeping you awake at night.

With asthmatic conditions you will have some degree of internal swelling, redness and secretions, as well as the constricted airways that patients are too well aware of.

Physiotherapy can help provide specific breathing exercises and advice to lessen the impact of the condition.