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Treatments and medicines for COPD

… it could work for you. Lung transplants are not very common in the UK. There’s more people waiting for lungs than …

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Spacers

… Leave it to air-dry as this helps to reduce static (an electrical charge that builds up) and prevent the medicine …

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Common questions about inhalers

… What does my inhaler do? Inhalers help you breathe your medicine into your lungs, where it's needed. Inhalers are mainly used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . They help you manage your asthma and COPD symptoms.  …

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Diagnosing the problem: Right test, right time

… exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the two most …

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Help your child use their inhaler

… or facemask can help them to get the best from their asthma medicines. On this page Understanding your child’s … Understanding your child’s inhalers Your child’s GP or asthma nurse will explain which inhalers they need and why, … exactly when they need to take them. Most children with asthma are prescribed two main types of asthma inhaler: …

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What is the treatment for BPD?

… machine that helps your baby to breathe by moving air into their lungs and keeping the air sacs open. A ventilator is also a machine that helps you … how to stop smoking. Try to avoid exposing your child to air pollution where possible. Have a look at our information …

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Benefits for parents and carers of children

… DLA because of their lung condition. Your child must have been disabled or had their condition for at least three …

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What is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?

… it happens when you're asleep Apnoea: your breathing stops for a short time (ap-nee-a) Obstructive sleep apnoea … affect your breathing? When you have OSA your breathing stops, and starts again, while you sleep. Your throat narrows … airway relax. You do not breathe enough, or your breathing stops for a short time. This wakes you up, or brings you out …