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What is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?

… it happens when you're asleep Apnoea: your breathing stops for a short time (ap-nee-a) Obstructive sleep apnoea … affect your breathing? When you have OSA your breathing stops, and starts again, while you sleep. Your throat narrows … airway relax. You do not breathe enough, or your breathing stops for a short time. This wakes you up, or brings you out …

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Pets and asthma

… has a preventer inhaler. If you’ve been prescribed an AIR inhaler to use only when you get symptoms find out more … nurse.   They can review your asthma treatment and may be able to talk about other treatments that could help, such as … book ahead and tell them about your allergy. They may be able to seat you away from any dog areas. If you’re …

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The wonderful world of lung research

… dust to investigate this theory. Their ultimate goal is to turn this into a medication that helps protect children … due to scarring – this makes breathing increasingly difficult. Some people might have pulmonary fibrosis for … and his team at the University of Manchester think that how long you sleep for might also affect how quickly …

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Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)

… lung, or inside one lung. It’s usually solid rather than air filled and doesn’t function or connect with the rest of … time to care for yourself, as well as your child. If you feel you’re struggling to cope, talk to your doctor or …

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Aspergillosis

… types of aspergillosis infection - most affect the lungs and cause breathing difficulties: allergic bronchopulmonary … in your home . The mould can be found in: soil, compost and rotting leaves plants, trees and crops dust and bedding … check for any common causes of your symptoms, like a chest infection or symptoms of an existing lung condition. …

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Pectus excavatum (funnel chest)

… treatment? What is pectus excavatum? Pectus excavatum is when the breastbone presses inwards and there is a dip … may feel shy or self-conscious. Treatment is available to correct the position of the breastbone. How common is it? … dizziness fast heart rate (tachycardia). Symptoms may only start as the person gets older and they may get worse with …

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How I'm making the most of summer fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK

… support them in any way that I could.   I decided to take on a crazy challenge at the age of 65 for an amazing charity … experience and the image I shared is from a five-hour swim on holiday with my husband in France.   On the day of the … was warm which was brilliant. I had lots of my friends come to support me at the start and finish lines. I was …

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Bronchiectasis self-management plan

… plan? Completing the plan with your patient and any carers: a section-by-section guide Help your patient make the … plan? Completing the plan with your patient and any carers: a section-by-section guide Help your patient make the … Professionals on helping patients with the Asthma + Lung UK bronchiectasis self-management plan … Bronchiectasis …

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Travelling safely with a lung condition

… medicines contain controlled drugs and may require a personal licence to take abroad.  International rules vary – …

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What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

… breathlessness a high temperature (fever).  In babies and children, RSV symptoms can also cause difficulty feeding.  … usually not serious. It is very common in babies and young children. Up to 9 in 10 children will get RSV before they … We use your comments to improve our information. We cannot reply to comments left on this form. If you have health …