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Is it safe to use oxygen or nebulisers at home?
… Is it safe to use oxygen or nebulisers at home? In this blog, … medication – you must never use oxygen at home unless it’s been prescribed for you. Misusing oxygen can be very … your prescription can be adjusted according to your needs. What to expect at your oxygen assessment If you are referred …
Tips for managing your lung condition this year
… for managing your lung condition this year The New Year is a time for change and new beginnings, so why not resolve … do this. Kathy Mascarenhas Published 24th February 2022 It might be easy to brush off the significance of your lung … or specialist. This plan should include clear guidance on what to do and who to contact if you have a flare-up. As part …
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Hot off the Helpline: May edition
… 0300 222 5800 and option 1 for a healthcare advisor. An online forum just for people with lung conditions Health … Come along a meet new people and find your community. It’s online so you can join from anywhere that’s convenient for you. And it’s free! Our online evening support group runs monthly on the last Tuesday …
Addressing asthma self-management: why we need a new approach
… We developed a map of asthma management behaviours to help us understand both the barriers and enablers of better … symptoms early, taking action (or seeking medical help), adhering to a regular medication routine, and using … patient behaviour journey maps, detailed personas, COM-B tables and empathy maps) and a Design Toolkit (impact …
Clean air campaigns
… worsen existing lung conditions like asthma and COPD and lead to the development of serious long-term conditions like … air: Over the longer term being exposed to toxic air can lead to: increased chance of early death, lung cancer and …
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Asthma care in the NHS
Hot off the Helpline: June edition
… conditions find that things like hot weather and pollen can affect their breathing. This month we’ve noticed an … in temperature from cooler to warm and humid or hay fever can worsen some people's lung condition symptoms. If you are … expert information on hot weather and your lungs . You can also get a personalised guide to better breathing this …
What the government’s 10-year health plan means for people with lung conditions
… preventing it, which is so important for lung diseases. To help make this happen we need to change the things that cause … and online access to advice and support. This could help you manage your condition at home, with more advice and …
What we stand for
… makers, we’re fighting for your right to breathe. Clean air We want everyone to grow up breathing air that doesn’t damage their lungs. Access to essential … vaccinations Everyone with a lung condition should be prioritised for vaccines they need. Addressing health …