Long COVID Self-Management - Hand-Held Fan

Using a hand-held fan can help reduce the feeling of shortness of breath. It is believed that by cooling the air that goes into your nose, the receptors in your nose send a signal to your brain, which reduces the sensation of shortness of breath.

How to Perform the Hand-Held Fan Method

Hold the fan about 12 inches away from your nose.
Make sure the fan is angled up towards the lower part of your face and nose.
Slowly move it side to side so you get the cold flow of air across your face.
Use some of the breathing methods mentioned before, such as pursed lip breathing.