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How is pulmonary fibrosis diagnosed?
… example, on a CT scan IPF often shows up as a distinctive pattern on the lungs. You might hear your doctor call this …
Your COPD self-management plan
… How to get the most out of your COPD self-management plan Print this page On this page What is a COPD self-management … How to get the most out of your COPD self-management plan Print this page Self-management of your COPD will help give …
Spirometry and bronchodilator reversibility test
… had: angina heart problems concussion uncontrolled high or low blood pressure pulmonary hypertension pulmonary … aneurysms. When is spirometry used? Spirometry is used to diagnose and monitor some lung conditions. Spirometry to …
Severe COPD
… swollen ankles (oedema) chest tightness coughing up blood. This is a very serious symptom and always requires action. Find out what to do if you cough up blood . How can I manage severe COPD? Manage your COPD well … for treatment. Sadly, severe flare-ups can be fatal. It’s thought that around 1 in 10 people admitted to hospital with …
Bronchiolitis obliterans in children
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 …
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 …
What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
What is sarcoidosis?
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 …