Patrick McKeown is a former chronic asthmatic who went on to become one of the very few accredited Buteyko practitioners in Britain. The Buteyko breathing method is the single most effective self-help treatment for asthma and can be used by adults and children. With the programme, asthma sufferers can: stop persistent attacks and coughing reduce their dependency on medication unblock nose naturally with a simple exercise prevent attacks during sports explain breathing exercises to a child learn about diet, sleeping and other lifestyle factors