SUFFERERS of breathing difficulties can find help in a one-off free session in Tavistock next week. 

People with breathing problems, such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, panic, anxiety, stress, etc, will have the opportunity to learn specialised breathing rehabilitation techniques from the UK's only full-time specialist in the Buteyko Breathing Method.  Following ongoing pilot studies with the NHS, Buteyko expert Simon Paddon will conduct this 'one off' sessions for local sufferers. The free two-hour session is at 7pm on Wednesday October 27 at Kingdon House, Tavistock.

Placements must be booked in advance and can be reserved online at http://www.buteykomethod.co.uk">www.buteykomethod.co.uk or by calling 0844 357 7373.

The session will teach people how to apply simple techniques to control symptoms of all breathing problems and to understand how incorrect breathing can llead to a worsening condition — as well as advice of how to be less dependent on medications.