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Respiratory Physio

Checked: 23-07-2023 by Sandi Littler Next Review: 23-07-2025

Respiratory Physio - UHBW

Overview

They see patients aged 18 and over.

Physiotherapy Respiratory Outpatients at UHBW run 3 clinics; 

1.  Bronchiectasis

For advice on:

  • chest clearance
  • breathlessness
  • exercise
  • self-management

Please refer all newly diagnosed patients and those known to us who need a prompt follow up.

2.  Chest clearance

  • For chest clearance advice for patients with any long-term respiratory conditions other than Bronchiectasis. 

3.  Dysfunctional Breathing

How To Refer

Refer by emailing oprespiratoryphysiotherapy@uhbw.nhs.uk

Respiratory Physio - NBT

Please see the Pulmonary rehabilitation page of Remedy.

Community Services

Please see the Pulmonary rehabilitation page of Remedy.



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