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Pets and asthma

… has a preventer inhaler. If you’ve been prescribed an AIR inhaler to use only when you get symptoms find out more … nurse.   They can review your asthma treatment and may be able to talk about other treatments that could help, such as … book ahead and tell them about your allergy. They may be able to seat you away from any dog areas. If you’re …

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Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)

… mask or tubes in their nose. Signs in older children and adults Most children with CPAM will not experience symptoms. In older children and adults, symptoms of congenital lung abnormalities can … by chance when they have a chest X-ray (or especially in adults, a CT scan) for a different reason. The long-term …

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Aspergillosis

… types of aspergillosis infection - most affect the lungs and cause breathing difficulties: allergic bronchopulmonary … in your home . The mould can be found in: soil, compost and rotting leaves plants, trees and crops dust and bedding … check for any common causes of your symptoms, like a chest infection or symptoms of an existing lung condition. …

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Pectus excavatum (funnel chest)

… treatment? What is pectus excavatum? Pectus excavatum is when the breastbone presses inwards and there is a dip … may feel shy or self-conscious. Treatment is available to correct the position of the breastbone. How common is it? … dizziness fast heart rate (tachycardia). Symptoms may only start as the person gets older and they may get worse with …

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Clean Air Champions Webinars

Clean Air Champions Webinars Join our free online webinars … will be recorded for you to catch up on. Part of the Clean Air Champions programme, supported by the Bupa … about our asthma based webinars, delivered through Clean Air Champions. … Clean Air Champions Webinars …

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Our leadership team

… by training, she did a science PhD at Imperial College London and maintains her research activity through active … her weekends and holidays with family and friends in west London, Cumbria and southern Spain. Our Trustees Tamara …  Between 2001 and 2011 she served as chairman of Visit London, and in 2011 was appointed an OBE for services to …

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Bronchiectasis self-management plan

… your patient needs to take every day. Check they know what airway clearance techniques they should be using and why it’s … your patient should be taking every day, such as using an airway clearance device, taking prophylactic antibiotics or … for Healthcare Professionals on helping patients with the Asthma + Lung UK bronchiectasis self-management plan … …

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Physical signs of dying

… the end of life, and how to control them. This information is also for family and friends of someone who is dying.  On this page Symptoms of your condition … skin - it may become moist, cooler, and paler fluid in the lungs rattling when you breathe (chest secretions).  …

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Travelling safely with a lung condition

… results. You and your doctor may need to complete extra forms for the airline. This can also take several weeks, … Hot weather also increases the amount of ozone in the air, which can make symptoms worse.  Weather changes like … , and about weather as an asthma trigger . Pollution Air pollution is harmful to everyone, but people with lung …

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How is cystic fibrosis treated?

How is cystic fibrosis treated? On this page Treatments for … there’s no cure for cystic fibrosis (CF), but treatments can help control symptoms, prevent complications, and make … other supplements such as vitamin D or iron if these are low. Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) The …

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Preventing COVID-19

… nurse or a healthcare professional who knows your medical history. Can I have the COVID-19 vaccine if I’m taking blood …

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What is pulmonary fibrosis?

… disease (ILD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that damage the lung tissue. There are more than 200 … : affects your ‘interstitium’, the network of tissue that supports the air sacs in your lungs Our information covers the ILDs seen …