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Getting a GP appointment
… appointment sometimes. Here’s some advice for getting in touch with your GP. On this page Contacting your GP When to … appointment sometimes. Here’s some advice for getting in touch with your GP. … Getting a GP appointment …
Staying a healthy weight
… weight is beneficial to your overall health. It can lower the risk of other long-term conditions like diabetes and … your height and sex. You can work out your BMI by using the NHS BMI healthy weight calculator. You should also check … sure you’re not carrying too much fat around your tummy. The NHS has more guidance on how to measure your waist . A …
Asthma getting worse
… Asthma getting worse Know when your asthma is getting worse and what action you need to take. On this page What are the … means your asthma is not as well controlled as it should be. As soon as you notice asthma symptoms, book an … are more inflamed and narrow. This makes it harder for air to get through and means an asthma attack is more likely. …
What are asthma triggers?
… makes your asthma symptoms worse. Asthma triggers can also cause asthma attacks . Cold weather or dust mites are … breathlessness, a tight chest or wheezing they may cause an asthma attack. Do asthma triggers cause asthma? Asthma triggers cause a flare up of asthma …
How is pulmonary hypertension diagnosed and treated?
… you have. They may refer you for some tests on your heart and lungs. Getting a diagnosis of pulmonary … treatment for you. underlying conditions, such as lung or heart conditions. Based on your test results, specialists … pulmonary hypertension are an echocardiogram and right heart catheterisation . Doctors will use other tests too. …
Cold weather and your lungs
FeNO test
How to reduce your risk of having a pulmonary embolism
… embolism happens when a blood clot travels up to your lungs from a vein in your body, usually in your leg. This is … lungs. Some people are at a higher risk of DVT, which can cause a pulmonary embolism. This includes people who: are … your body can slow and blood clots can form. This can cause a DVT that can break off and cause a pulmonary …
Your asthma healthcare team
… flu and other vaccinations. You’ll find pharmacists on the high street, and in some larger supermarkets, and in …
Female hormones and asthma
Getting your child diagnosed with asthma
Eating well with a lung condition
Your emotions around death
How is a pulmonary embolism treated?
… information about recovering from a pulmonary embolism and what you should expect. On this page How is a pulmonary … embolism How long will I feel breathless? Can I exercise after a pulmonary embolism? Print this page On this page How … Join a support group Learn more Next What is a pulmonary embolism and what causes it? You …
Asthma care in intensive care
… Asthma care in intensive care Support and advice if you, or someone close to you, has to stay in … need treating in ICU? Although a lot of asthma attacks can be treated in A&E, you may need to go to ICU if: you’re … mask. This goes over your nose and mouth and gives you air and oxygen to help your breathing. A ventilator. This is …