You will save energy, reduce episodes of shortness of breath and conserve your breath if you pace yourself when walking or doing any activity. Use pursed-lip and abdominal breathing and apply these simple techniques:

Walk on your whole foot rather than on the ball of your foot.

Hold the railing climbing stairs. Rest by stopping with both feet on the same step.

Rest when tired. If you are outside, lean against posts, trees, telephone poles, railings, mailboxes, walls, and similar objects.

Stand facing a wall, about 12 to 18 Use your energy wisely. When doing tasks that need "bursts" of energy, exhale slowly to the count of "1 and 2 and 3 and 4". Such tasks might include opening doors and windows, lifting packages, unscrewing tight jar lids, changing body positions, and so on.

Shop frequently for small amounts rather than occasionally for large amounts.

Sit on a chair or stool for as many activities as possible such as preparing food, washing dishes or taking a shower.

Put things you use often at convenient locations to save energy. Use waist-high shelves for often-used items