Living

How NIV can support your daily life and activities

After finding your stride with NIV it becomes part of your daily life. It can give an energy ‘boost’ helping you continue with activities. As your needs increase you can use it more often to reduce fatigue and breathlessness.

Coronavirus/COVID-19: People with MND/ALS are at increased risk. Please see the MND Association guidance here for advice and contact your care team. Experts are developing guidance for those using assisted ventilation/NIV.

Chris – life with NIV

Chris – life with NIV
James – five months on

James – five months on
Chris – bedtime with NIV

Chris – bedtime with NIV
Anne – holidays with NIV

Anne – holidays with NIV
Steph – being a carer and NIV

Steph – being a carer and NIV
Using NIV more often

Using NIV more often
Julie’s transition to 24 hours

Julie’s transition to 24 hours
Julie – using NIV kit 24 hours

Julie – using NIV kit 24 hours
FAQs about using myBreathing
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