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How do you prevent RSV?

… do you prevent RSV? Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent RSV. Find out more about RSV vaccines and other … You will pass these antibodies to your baby before you give birth and give your baby the best protection.   If you’re an …

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Travelling when you have access needs

… your journey, including: a helping hand to get around the station support when boarding the train meeting you from your … train. You can collect a lanyard at a Network Rail-managed station or buy one online . Find out more on the Hidden … they ask that you bring a letter from your doctor to show at security. You can find out more about assistance on …

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What is alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency?

… alpha-1-antitrypsin do in my lungs? Print this page It’s thought that about 12,000 people in the UK have the ZZ … is mainly produced by your liver. It’s released into your blood and works in all parts of your body. It especially … do in my lungs? When you have an infection, white blood cells in your body work to fight off the infection. As …

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Caring for a child with severe asthma

… More help and support Print this page Speak to your child’s GP if you’re worried about your child’s asthma symptoms … their asthma well by using a steroid preventer inhaler every day as prescribed. They also need to use a reliever … any lung condition. The events are held online on Zoom every month. Each meeting has a different topic with talks …

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Imaging scans

… Let the radiographer know if you feel worried. They’ll be able to answer any questions you have. You will go home the … scan or a lung perfusion scan. It looks at the flow of air and blood in your lungs. They’re normally done in a …

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Bronchial thermoplasty

… thermoplasty? Bronchial thermoplasty side effects Print this page On this page What is bronchial thermoplasty? … thermoplasty? Bronchial thermoplasty side effects Print this page What is bronchial thermoplasty? Bronchial …

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

… such as pneumonia , severe flu, or coronavirus - it’s thought around 70% of people with coronavirus needing treatment in intensive care will develop ARDS blood poisoning ( sepsis ) inhaling vomit, smoke or toxic … over a short period of time an adverse reaction to a blood transfusion . You’re more at risk of ARDS if you have a …

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Antibiotics

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Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) inhalers

… prescribed? If your symptoms are not controlled well even though you’re regularly taking other treatments as … heartbeats   muscle cramps.   You can avoid side effects by taking your inhaler exactly as prescribed and using the … your lungs.   You can also check your inhaler technique by watching our short videos on the correct way to use your …

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Alcohol and asthma

… more likely to cause symptoms, and how you can lower your risk. On this page Why is alcohol an asthma trigger? What … to drink alcohol and take asthma medicines? Lower your risk of asthma symptoms from alcohol Need more support and … to drink alcohol and take asthma medicines? Lower your risk of asthma symptoms from alcohol Need more support and …

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Fireworks and bonfires with a lung condition

… well around fireworks and bonfires Other ways to celebrate Print this page On this page Will fireworks and bonfires … well around fireworks and bonfires Other ways to celebrate Print this page Will fireworks and bonfires affect my lung … started. We have free resources available to download or print: Asthma action plans for both adults and children COPD …

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Symptoms of IPF

… doing everyday activities like walking up the stairs. The main symptoms of IPF are: breathlessness a cough that doesn’t …