Self-Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire
  • The Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire

  • The Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire (SEBQ) is designed to assess dysfunctional breathing symptoms over the past two weeks. It helps identify patterns of abnormal breathing that may contribute to discomfort or distress.

  • I get easily breathless out of proportion to my fitness*
  • I notice myself breathing shallowly*
  • I get short of breath reading and talking*
  • I notice myself sighing*
  • I noticing myself yawning*
  • I feel I cannot get a deep or satisfying breath*
  • I notice that I am breathing irregularly*
  • My breathing feels stuck or restricted*
  • My ribcage feels tight and cannot expand*
  • I notice myself breathing quickly*
  • I get breathless when I’m anxious*
  • I find myself holding my breath*
  • I feel breathless in association with other physical symptoms*
  • I have trouble coordinating my breathing when I am speaking*
  • I can’t catch my breath*
  • I feel that the air is stuffy, as if not enough air in the room*
  • I get breathless even when I am resting*
  • My breath feels like it does not go IN all the way*
  • My breath feels like it does not go OUT all the way*
  • My breathing is heavy*
  • I feel that I am breathing more*
  • My breathing requires work*
  • My breathing requires effort*
  • I find myself breathing through my mouth during the day*
  • I breathe through my mouth at night while I sleep*
  • Should be Empty: