Avoid contact with people who have colds or flu, and consult your doctor about the need for influenza vaccination. Keep the rooms well ventilated, and avoid smoking or being in the presence of smokers. Routine chest physiotherapy can be beneficial, but should not be too vigorous. The physiotherapist may also suggest a program of breathing exercises to help maintain lung expansion. Shortness of breath may be helped by breathing in a calm and purposeful way until the sensation has passed.
Strategies Wear warm clothing.
Wool is better than synthetic materials. Use sheepskin slippers, seat pads, woollen rugs and leg-warmers. Gentle massage and frequent changes of position help circulation and stimulate warmth. It is important to consult your doctor, as there are several possible causes. In MND it is most likely to be due to poor circulation resulting from inactivity and the affects of gravity.