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Pectus excavatum (funnel chest)
… 2-3 years before being permanently removed. Vacuum Bell therapy In younger children and those not keen on surgery, … place the bell on the chest and use the pump to suck the air out. This creates a forceful pull that lifts the sunken … It can be used for up to two hours a day. Vacuum Bell therapy is given in hospital. It may cause discomfort to your …
Pneumothorax in children
… children A pneumothorax happens when air leaks out of the lung. This page has information for parents and carers on … A pneumothorax happens when air leaks out of the lung. The air becomes trapped in the space between the outside of the lung and the ribcage. The air squashes the lung and can cause …
Tests to measure your breathing
Lung volume test
Respiratory muscle tests
Exhaled carbon monoxide test
Self-management for bronchiectasis
… them . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 31 May 2023 Next review due: 31 May 2026 … Find out how to manage …
Aspergillosis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
… Following ARDS, some people develop problems with their mental health, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression once they recover. If your mental health has been affected by ARDS, we have more information you can read on looking after your mental health . For more advice about ARDS, call our friendly …
Living well with breathlessness
… you’ll need to breathe less to do the same activity. It’s normal to get out of breath when you exercise. However, If … your breathing. We have more information about singing for lung health and playing a musical instrument . You can also … online support groups: Motivational Mondays singing for lung health sessions. The sessions include relaxation, …
Hot weather and your lungs
… Find out how to stay well in hot weather. On this page Is hot weather bad for my lungs? Staying well in hot weather … well in hot weather could mean fewer asthma attacks or flare-ups of your lung condition. It could also mean fewer … hot weather. Most medicines should be stored somewhere: dry cool (under 25°C) out of direct sunlight away from …
Cold weather and your lungs
… irritate your airways and make symptoms like wheezing, coughing and breathlessness worse. Cold temperatures can …