… the blood vessels that affects the lungs. On this page, we have information for parents and carers of children who have … been diagnosed with pulmonary vasculitis. On this page: What is pulmonary vasculitis? What causes pulmonary … the body. Vasculitis can happen in any blood vessel. There are many different types of vasculitis that affect different …

… Your bronchiectasis self-management plan Managing your bronchiectasis can help give you control of your condition and prevent flare-ups (exacerbations). Find …

… occupational asthma? Occupational asthma is asthma caused by breathing in substances like dust and chemicals at work.  … asthma. This is called work-aggravated asthma.   Even if your asthma was not caused by breathing in substances at work, the law says your …

… having symptoms or an asthma attack. But it cannot deal with the inflammation in your airways.   Steroid inhalers Steroid inhalers are usually prescribed to people with asthma. They’re also prescribed to some people with COPD … to react to your asthma triggers like pollen, pollution, stress, and exercise. Reducing the inflammation and swelling …

… this page Support for your lung condition Asthma + Lung UK Helpline 0300 222 5800 (Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm and … lung condition, no matter how big or small.  Asthma + Lung UK Support Groups 0300 3030 253  Asthma + Lung UK runs a … 059 A confidential and anonymous text service for young carers aged 13-18.  Support for grief Cruse Bereavement Care …

… Theophylline Steroid tablets Asthma guidelines are clear that the benefits of steroid treatments outweigh the risks. A … needs speeding up, make sure you remind your birthing team that you have asthma so they can use the safest medicines for … for support if you need to while you’re adjusting to caring for a new baby.  Get support Call our helpline for …

… if you have any heart problems. CT scan To see what the pattern of lung disease you have and if you have any other …

… when you can, can help to protect you against different types of indoor air pollution. How to keep your home …

… speak to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. You can also call our helpline. What are the symptoms of asthma in … a list of everything you want to ask your child's GP can also be helpful. Write down your child's symptoms and when … them . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 5 March 2025 Next review due: 5 March 2028 … Does your child wheeze, …

… and can be things like dust mites , cigarette smoke , cold air and stress .   How is asthma diagnosed? At your … in your airways Spirometry tests to measure how much air you can blow out in one forced breath Peak flow tests to … you go for your next appointment, your GP or nurse will be able to see if your pattern of scores suggest you have …

… of cells growing out of control and forming cancer. Family history     Your risk of lung cancer may be higher if your …

… happen when there is a build-up of eosinophils in the air spaces and tissue of the lungs. They are very rare in … and proteins that can damage the tissues in the lungs. The air sacs in the lungs then become inflamed (swollen) and can … in the blood lung function tests lung biopsy - this may be needed if the other tests do not give a definite …