NHS advises Covid patients with breathlessness to cool indoor air, rest, stay hydrated, and isolate for five days.

The NHS advises people with Covid-19 experiencing breathlessness to lower indoor temperatures by turning down heating or opening windows, as warm, humid air can worsen symptoms. This guidance comes amid a slight decline in hospital cases, with the UK Health Security Agency reporting a 5.7% positivity rate in hospitals and 2.22 hospitalisations per 100,000. Older adults, especially those 85 and over, remain at higher risk, though their admission rate has slightly dropped. The NHS recommends rest, hydration, over-the-counter pain relief, and specific breathing techniques like slow nasal breathing and sitting upright. It warns against lying on the back, using fans, and urges a five-day isolation period for those testing positive. Asthma and Lung UK notes heat and humidity can aggravate lung conditions, with many asthma sufferers reporting worsened symptoms in warm weather.