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Maintaining and looking after your inhaler
… temperature avoid leaving your inhaler in direct sunlight, like on a sunny windowsill, or in cold temperatures. This can … it away from you and releasing a single puff into the air Put the mouthpiece cap back on. It should click into … running water for 30 seconds Let the plastic case fully air-dry (overnight, when possible) Once dry, push the metal …
Physical signs of dying
… symptoms Just in case’ medicines You may have been prescribed ‘just in case’ medicines earlier in your diagnosis. They are prescribed in advance for someone who may need immediate help … end of life. For example, they might be given morphine. Oxygen levels Oxygen therapy can sometimes cause soreness in …
Travelling safely with a lung condition
… to speak to your doctor before travelling. They will be able to advise you about taking medicine or equipment … holiday periods. Your doctor or a travel clinic will be able to give you advice about any vaccines you might need … pollen season. There are plenty of destinations that have lower grass pollen and tree pollen levels. Some people find …
How is cystic fibrosis treated?
… a long and full life. People with CF are cared for by a team of specialist health care professionals. There are a … care plan. Children with CF usually see their treatment team in an outpatient clinic once every two months. Sometimes … your child is 12 years old, their treatment team should start discussing with you and your child the process of …
Preventing COVID-19
What is pulmonary fibrosis?
… ‘interstitium’, the network of tissue that supports the air sacs in your lungs Our information covers the ILDs seen … so they’re less able to move and take oxygen from the air you breathe. How do you breathe? Each time you breathe … of oxygen in your blood can start to drop. Breathing may feel like harder work and you can feel breathless from …
Breathing problems to look out for in children
… NHS 111 (in England and Scotland), NHS 111 Wales or 0845 46 47 (in Wales) or your local out-of-hours service in … infections You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Did you find this information useful? Yes No Why? We … our information. We cannot reply to comments left on this form. If you have health concerns or need clinical advice, …
How to get your breath back
Specialist asthma care
Cool down and stretch
… standing version. We'll start the cool down with a march on the spot for two minutes. You can add in heel digs or toe … up, we're going to start our cool down with a gentle march on the spot. So if you could start now. So just a very gentle … done everyone. We hope you've enjoyed these activities. Come back and try them whenever you feel up to it. This video …
Stay well during the festive season
… symptoms worse. It can also make you more vulnerable to illnesses. This is why it’s important to stay warm over the … coolest part of your house. This means mould spores are less likely to multiply. Put the tree outside straight away … you pack the tree and decorations away again so they’re less likely to get dusty throughout the year. Festive …
Asthma treatments
… is asthma treated? There’s no cure for asthma, but with the right asthma treatments you can lower your risk of asthma … Using your inhaler correctly will ensure you’re receiving the correct dose of medication, and will help you better … manage your symptoms. Common inhaler mistakes Find out the most common inhaler mistakes people with asthma …
Montelukast
Your bronchiectasis Patient Passport
… latest treatment guidelines for bronchiectasis. It should only take around five minutes to complete. You can use our …