How common are breathing difficulties in Multiple Sclerosis?

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Multiple sclerosis can affect breathing in advanced MS. But breathing problems can begin at any stage with MS. To explain more in this podcast we talk to Racheal Moses who is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist and Neuro Physiotherapist Jody Barber. They explain how you can spot breathing problems early, what you can do if you have breathing difficulties and what you can do to try to prevent them occurring in the future.

Show Notes

Breathing problems - info from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/breathing-problems
Breathing exercises - info from MS Trust: /mstrust.org.uk/information-support/exercise-ms/build-your-own-exercise-routine/breathing-exercises

Five top tips for improving your lung health – blog from Jodi Barber - -mstrust.org.uk/news/expert/five-top-tips-improving-your-lung-health

Speech and language therapy – info from MS Trust - mstrust.org.uk/a-z/speech-and-language-therapy
Mindfulness and MS – article Jody mentions - mstrust.org.uk/news/views-and-comments/mindfulness-and-ms