Shallow Breathing as a Technique to Reduce the Urge to Cough: How It Works
Taking short, rapid breaths – i.e. shallow breathing – can sometimes help patients with respiratory disease. We explain when to use it and how it works.


Taking short, rapid breaths – i.e. shallow breathing – can sometimes help patients with respiratory disease. We explain when to use it and how it works.

Shortness of breath or just ‘air hunger’? The lung specialist Prof. Fischer explains what brings this on and the role of treatments, inhalation therapy and training. The expertise behind this interview is, like our products, Made in Germany.

Chest Physician Prof. Fischer takes a look at the causes of and therapies for mucus in COPD and bronchiectasis, explains how they differ from each other – and shares some practical tips.

How bad hay fever symptoms are depends on sensitivity, pollen levels and whether you have an existing condition such as asthma. There are several things you can try to reduce its impact.

Founded in 1997, Asthma Relief began with one man’s determination to turn personal loss into lasting impact. We chatted with Patricia Davis, who has worked for the charity for 19 years.
The articles found on the PARI Blog are written by the PARI Blog editorial team. The editorial team consists of PARI employees as well as external guest authors and freelance editors, some of them suffering from severe respiratory diseases themselves.