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Hot off the Helpline: May edition

In this month's blog, our helpline team talk you through the top questions they've been getting on the helpline this month. These include why you might be coughing more at the moment and what can you expect from a referral to specialist care. And more!
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Hot off the Helpline: April edition

In this month's blog, our helpline team talk you through the top questions they've been getting on the helpline this month. These include how we can support you with a new diagnosis of a lung condition and how your nose can affect your lung symptoms. And more!
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Hot off the Helpline: March edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog, where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month, we talk about how you can manage your child's ashtma better and what to expect when you're recovering from pneumonia, plus more!
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Hot off the Helpline: February edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month we talk about what to do if you're lung condition is making you anxious and what support you could get with Long COVID.
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Breathing easier during power cuts: the importance of Priority Services

A power cut can be more than just an inconvenience if you have a lung condition. It can be frightening - or even dangerous. Find out how the Priority Services Register can help keep you safe in a power cut.
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Hot off the Helpline: January edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month, we answer your questions about damp and mould in your home. Plus advice on travelling with your lung condition and looking after your asthma when you have a cold.
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Hot off the Helpline: December edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month we talk about why some people's inhalers are changing, plus how to manage side effects. We also talk about how to look after your lung health over the festive period.
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How the flu jab can keep you well this winter if you have a lung condition

Getting your flu vaccine can make a big difference to your health in the colder months. Our in-house GP, Dr Andy Whittamore, answers some of the most common questions about the flu vaccine to help you stay well this winter.
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Hot off the Helpline: November edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month we answer questions from people concerned their asthma is worse at the moment. And we give advice for people struggling to get in touch with their GP. And more!
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Hot off the Helpline: October edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month we talk about looking after your lung condition in winter, and what to do if you're struggling with mucus. And more.
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Hot off the Helpline: September edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month, we give advice on how to tell if your inhaler is empty without a dose counter. We also talk about what to do if you've had your test results but don't know what they mean. Plus more!
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Hot off the Helpline: August edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. This month, we answer questions from people concerned that their medications have been changed. Plus how to have conversations with healthcare professionals about your symptoms. And more!