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How to get better care for your lung condition

… Advice + Support How to get better care for your lung condition With GP practices getting … treatment and care. Dr Andy Whittamore, Clinical Lead at Asthma + Lung UK, gives his advice on how you can help manage … is being poorly controlled. 3. Download an asthma action plan to complete at your appointment. These tell you and …

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Changes to inhaler prescriptions: what they might mean

… Advice + Support Changes to inhaler prescriptions: what they might mean Dr Andrew Whittamore looks at recent … how closer monitoring of reliver inhaler use can improve asthma management. He also gives his advice on what you can … for too long has been a neglected part of asthma care. Why is it a problem to rely on my reliever inhaler? Reliever …

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The NHS Long Term Plan: what it means for you

… testing Spirometry testing is vital for diagnosing COPD and monitoring other lung conditions. However, too many … less breathless and mean they’re less likely to have a flare up. Waiting lists are long and lots of people with COPD never …

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Looking after your wellbeing in winter

… symptoms to get worse or mean you’re more likely to have a flare-up if you have a lung condition like COPD. Central heating is a safer, cleaner option, but it can …

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Chris Whitty: urgent action is needed to tackle air pollution

… Chris Whitty: urgent action is needed to tackle air pollution Last week, Chief Medical Officer for England Chris … annual report for 2022, which this year focussed on air pollution. In the report, he makes recommendations on how air pollution should be tackled by national government, local …