Companion app
Helping you understand, recover from and build confidence with breathlessness
Breathlessness Support is designed to help you understand what is happening during breathlessness, recover more calmly from episodes, and gradually build practical self-management skills and confidence. It brings together evidence-informed education and calm recovery techniques in a private, guided experience on your phone.
The app is currently being refined with patient and clinician feedback, and is undergoing ongoing usability testing. It is planned for iOS initially, with Android to follow. You can join the waiting list below to be notified when it becomes available.
The full educational library is available to read on this website today — no app required.
Key features
Designed to help you live well with breathlessness
Understand
Learn why breathlessness feels the way it does, and how everyday factors can affect it.
Recover
Use practical, evidence-informed techniques to settle and recover more calmly from episodes.
Regain confidence
Take small, achievable steps to gradually return to everyday activities with greater confidence.
Guided recovery
Follow a calm, structured pathway during an episode to return to a steadier baseline.
Private by design
Your use of the app is kept private. Nothing is shared without your permission.
Complements the website
The app provides a guided experience that complements the full educational library on this website.
Read the library
You don't need to wait for the app
The complete educational library is available on this website today. The app will then offer a guided, pocket-sized companion to help you put what you learn into practice.
Explore the educational library →Who is the app for?
Supporting everyday breathlessness
The app is intended for people experiencing everyday breathlessness, those living with long-term respiratory conditions, people with breathing pattern disorders, and anyone recovering from illness where breathlessness is part of daily life. It is especially helpful for those who want to understand their symptoms, learn practical skills, and gradually build confidence in managing episodes.
It is not intended for medical emergencies, nor to replace assessment by a healthcare professional.
Availability
Coming to the App Store
The app is being carefully developed with patient and clinician input. You are welcome to use the full educational library on this website right away, and join the waiting list for early access when the iOS companion app becomes available.
By joining the waiting list, you agree to be contacted about Breathlessness Support. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.
We'll let you know quietly, when it's ready.