Are you breathing properly? How I found out I wasn’t

Many people assume breathing happens without thought, but otherwise healthy adults have dysfunctional breathing We’re often taught that breathing is automatic. We barely think about it, as with blinking or the quiet, constant work of the heart. But many otherwise healthy adults have dysfunctional breathing. “Dysfunctional breathing, also known as breathing pattern disorder, is when breathlessness and/or difficulty in breathing is felt,” said Dr Stephen Fowler, a professor of respiratory medic...

By Asha Dore