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AIR (anti-inflammatory reliever)

… An AIR treatment plan can only be prescribed to adults and children 12 years and over. Your GP or nurse may prescribe an … attack, speak to your GP. Some people, including younger children, find it easier to use a blue reliever and spacer … We use your comments to improve our information. We cannot reply to comments left on this form. If you have health …

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What is breathlessness?

… after doing something physical. For example, when you run for a bus.   Some people get out of breath even when … minutes on level ground 3 I am too breathless to leave the house, or I am breathless when dressing and undressing  4 …

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Emergency care and severe asthma

… Find out how to prepare for an emergency, how to get the right treatment in A&E, and what information to give … doctors On this page Preparing for an emergency Getting the right treatment in A&E Recovering after A&E Print this page On this page Preparing for an …

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Calling an ambulance for an asthma attack

… who can assess how urgently you need help and make sure you get help quickly. The call-handler will ask you, or … staff and staff in A&E (Accident & Emergency) make sure any pets are safely shut in another room have your phone … may not need to go to hospital.   If this happens, make sure you get a follow-up appointment with your GP or asthma …

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Lowering your risk from air pollution

… Lowering your risk from air pollution Find out what you can do to lower your risk from air pollution, including checking pollution alerts, and what steps you can take yourself to lower air pollution levels On this page Where is air pollution …

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What is pulmonary hypertension?

…  which provides support and a space for parents and carers of children with lung conditions to come together.  …

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What are the treatments for pneumonia in children?

… on whether doctors think it is caused by bacteria or a virus. Many children can be cared for at home, but some may … they are one year old and the second when they are three years and four months old. If your child has missed either of … worse. We have more information about how passive smoking and air pollution can affect your child’s lungs. More …