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Private healthcare for asthma

… healthcare a good idea? Mixing NHS and private asthma care Finding private asthma care Would health insurance cover … diagnosis or help to manage your asthma symptoms. It’s also possible to get private healthcare in the UK. You can … In fact, most consultants who work in private care also work in the NHS, or have done in the past. You can also

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Techniques to help you manage your breathing

… out whilst you're making the effort. An example could be when you're using the stairs. So when standing up, breathe … lips as though you're going to blow out a candle. Blow the air out of your lungs with your lips in this pursed position. You breathe the air out only for as long as is comfortable and you don't …

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Pulmonary vasculitis

… type of inflammation in the blood vessels that affects the lungs. On this page, we have information for parents and … What is pulmonary vasculitis? Pulmonary = to do with the lungs Vasculitis = inflamed blood vessels Vasculitis is … may include: coughing up blood (damaged blood vessels can cause bleeding) difficulty breathing coughing chest pain. If …

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Your bronchiectasis self-management plan

… self-management plan Managing your bronchiectasis can help give you control of your condition and prevent flare-ups … (exacerbations). Find out how a self-management plan can help.  Download our bronchiectasis self-management plan On … professionals involved in your care. It may also help to discuss your plan with your family, friends and …

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Occupational asthma

… If you've developed new asthma symptoms at work, it could be occupational asthma. On this page What is occupational … tests or skin prick tests . These test whether you may be allergic to something you are exposed to at work. Some … how to prevent or reduce the substance getting into the air how to use protective equipment, if appropriate what to …

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Steroids

… their COPD. They help by preventing symptoms.   You might be prescribed a preventer inhaler or a combination inhaler … more about  preventer inhalers or combination inhalers . AIR (Anti-inflammatory reliever) inhaler Some people with … may be prescribed an anti-inflammatory reliever inhaler (AIR) to use only when they get symptoms. This contains a low …

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How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

… usually diagnosed in newborns with a routine blood test. Often, babies don’t have any symptoms before their diagnosis. …

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Asthma and pregnancy

… asthma medicines as prescribed getting support to stop smoking if you smoke.  Asthma symptoms during pregnancy … do this as early as possible in your pregnancy. It’s a great opportunity to talk about managing your asthma well and … may affect you.  If you smoke, get support to give up . Smoking while you’re pregnant means your baby is more likely …

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Nebulisers

… with a nebuliser Print this page Nebuliser liquid shortage The supply of salbutamol nebuliser liquid is currently … a severe asthma attack if your symptoms don’t improve after salbutamol. Saltwater solutions, such as saline … your nebuliser Your nebuliser needs to be cleaned every day if you use it regularly. Your healthcare professional …

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Spotting asthma symptoms in your child

… about it, here are the things to look out for. There are four main symptoms of asthma: coughing, wheezing, chest …

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Diagnosing asthma

… other than asthma test how your lungs are working listen to your chest for any sounds of wheezing consider …