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Caring for someone with a lung condition
Sarcoidosis
What are the symptoms of sarcoidosis?
What is the outlook for those with sarcoidosis?
… the condition goes away within a few years, but for some it comes and goes over a longer period. For a small … people, sarcoidosis will go away within two years at most. Some people with sarcoidosis have flare-ups . This is when … sarcoidosis get better and can have an active life. But in some cases, chronic sarcoidosis gets worse over months or …
How does air pollution affect children's lungs?
… How does air pollution affect children's lungs? On this page What is air pollution? How does air pollution affect unborn babies? … air pollution is traffic. The air you breathe indoors can be affected by how you heat your home , chemicals you use for …
Protecting your child's lungs
… to grow. There are many things that can affect children’s lung health. Some of these things are out of your control, … air pollution. Avoid tobacco smoke If you smoke, the best thing you can do for you and your child’s lung health is to … exercise is good for your child’s lung health. Studies have shown that keeping fit during childhood can lead to …
How is bronchiectasis treated?
… exercises – such as blowing bubbles – and we make it fun. After a set of 10 blows, I hold him tight to feel his chest … Don’t smoke or vape Don’t smoke or vape or let anyone else smoke or vape around your child. Explain the importance … Most children with bronchiectasis can be looked after at home. They should have a review for their …
What are the causes of pulmonary fibrosis?
… bacterial infection a side effect of a drug or treatment. Some types of pulmonary fibrosis are more likely to occur … for people with pulmonary fibrosis. But there are some rare, but well-known, inheritable conditions that cause … you may be offered genetic screening. Smoking can cause some very specific kinds of pulmonary fibrosis such as …
Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis
… symptoms and support your mental wellbeing. They may be able to do this at your usual place of care or you may be …
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Occupational interstitial lung diseases
Connective tissue and autoimmune diseases
… under the surface of your skin and around your internal organs and blood vessels. If an autoimmune disease, including … disease? Your prognosis (likely course of your condition) will depend on many factors, including the particular form of …
Drug-induced interstitial lung disease
… Drug-induced interstitial lung disease On this page What is drug-induced interstitial lung disease? What’s the … fibrosis is treated and things you can do to look after yourself. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this … . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 1 June 2022 Next review due: 1 June 2025 … This page is about …
Tests to measure your breathing
… Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 1 January 2020 Next review due: 1 January 2023 … Breathing tests measure how …