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Recovering from pneumonia
… again. Keeping active will help you to get stronger. Even a short walk every day could help speed up your … organise a chest X-ray six weeks after you started your antibiotics. You will also have an X-ray after six weeks if …
Your asthma review
Your child’s asthma review
What is BPD and what causes it?
… may give your child replacement surfactant and medication. Next: How is BPD treated? You must have JavaScript enabled to … this field blank Page last reviewed: 1 September 2022 Next review due: 1 September 2025 … Babies diagnosed with BPD …
Get the best from the NHS
… have a follow-up appointment with your GP or asthma nurse four to eight weeks later. This could be at the surgery or …
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
… again as soon as your symptoms stop. However, it’s a good idea to wait until you are fully recovered and have attended … reviewed: 1 September 2022 Next review due: 1 September 2025 … Everything you need to know about pneumothorax (a …
Combination inhalers
… inhalers, and how they could help you manage your asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). On … and lower your risk of flare ups lower your risk of asthma symptoms and asthma attacks . Some people find using … airways. This helps to keep your airways open. The LAMA stops the muscles of your airway tightening and reduces mucus …
Asthma and other health conditions
… conditions are more common when you have asthma, how they can make your asthma harder to manage, and what you can do to … doesn’t go away. If the polyps block your sinuses (the air filled spaces in your nose), you may also have symptoms … more phlegm than usual. Smoking or long-term exposure to air pollution, fumes, and dust from the environment or your …
Your asthma action plan
… you fill it in. Talk through the plan together so you’re clear on how to use it. Ask them to print a copy out for you, … they know what to do if you have an asthma attack. Having clear instructions written down on an asthma action plan …
When to call 999 or 111
… to use extra doses of your MART inhaler most days your AIR inhaler is not relieving your symptoms. These are all warning signs that you may be at risk of an asthma attack . You need to talk about your …
Supporting your child after their asthma diagnosis
… appointments to make sure they're on the best treatment plan. An asthma review is an annual check-up with your … nursery worker. Talking through your child's asthma action plan with people who look after your child can help them … advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello. Call us 0300 …
Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)
… Is treatment available in my area? Not every part of the UK offers orthotic treatment or surgery for pectus carinatum. … for parents and carers of children with lung conditions to come together. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this …
What is cystic fibrosis?
Diffuse pleural thickening
… Diffuse pleural thickening Find out what diffuse (widespread) pleural thickening is, the … tests. In some cases, a biopsy may be taken to rule out other conditions, such as mesothelioma . If you have … thickening, you may be able to claim compensation. Find out more . Treating diffuse pleural thickening In most …
Planning ahead
… 9am and 5pm on a weekday or email them . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 10 June 2024 Next review due: 10 …