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How can passive smoking affect your child's lungs?

… pregnant? Is passive vaping bad for my baby or child? Print this page On this page What is passive smoking? How can … pregnant? Is passive vaping bad for my baby or child? Print this page What is passive smoking? Passive smoking is …

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What is bronchiolitis?

… affects babies and young toddlers under the age of two. Its caused by a virus infection and the most common virus that … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more Next What is …

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How can I prevent bronchiolitis?

… regularly use disposable tissues and throw them away as soon as you or your child have used them. You could also …

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What is bronchiectasis and how will it affect my child?

… What is bronchiectasis and how will it affect my child? On this page What is … this page Bronchiectasis is a condition caused by damage to the lungs. On this page we’ll cover what bronchiectasis … the condition. Bronchiectasis used to be classed as a rare disease but now doctors realise some cases were probably …

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What is pneumonia in children?

… What is pneumonia? What causes pneumonia in children? Is my child at risk? Print this page On this page What is pneumonia? What causes pneumonia in children? Is my child at risk? Print this page What is pneumonia? … been exposed to tobacco smoke they have been exposed to air pollution. Most healthy children can fight pneumonia …

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What is children’s interstitial lung disease (chILD)?

… over’ rather than one place. But to keep things simple and clear in this information, we call them all chILD conditions. … reduce the risks to your child’s lungs. Take a look at our pages on risks to your child’s lungs. What’s the outlook for …

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What is primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)?

… by tiny hairs called cilia . The cilia move continually to clear mucus away from the lungs, nose, and ears. If your …

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How is PCD diagnosed?

… conditions. But it’s important your child is diagnosed as early as possible. Take a look at our information on going to …

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Inhaler choices

… Read more about how your preventer inhaler lowers your risk of asthma symptoms and asthma attacks . Find out about …

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Asthma attacks

… advice for a MART inhaler Asthma attack advice for an AIR inhaler I do not have a reliever inhaler Helping someone … advice for a MART inhaler Asthma attack advice for an AIR inhaler I do not have a reliever inhaler Helping someone … asthma attack Am I going to have an asthma attack? You may be at risk of an asthma attack if: your symptoms are quickly …

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Diagnosing COPD

… email them . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 4 July 2024 Next review due: 4 July 2025 … This section is about diagnosing COPD for …

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What is the treatment for PCD?

… upper and lower airway infections, and also treatment to clear the airways of mucus. Antibiotics – these are used as a … worse. Your child may need to take these for two weeks to clear any infections. Inhaled medication – can improve … as cough syrup. It’s important your child coughs to help clear their airways. Will my child need to go to hospital? …