… Keeping active will help you to get stronger. Even a short walk every day could help speed up your recovery. If …

… to repeat anything you don’t understand. It’s important that you understand what medicines you take and why. Keep a … a week or more you’re regularly using extra doses of  your MART inhaler most days you’re using your AIR inhaler most …

… will discuss how your child’s asthma has been. They may also:   ask about your child’s symptoms   talk about your … if they have one a list of any questions you have. It can also help to keep a diary of your child’s symptoms and triggers in a notebook, or on your phone.  After the appointment, ask …

… is a mixture of fats and proteins that help make sure the air sacs in your lungs don’t collapse when you … onto your baby’s finger, ear or toe. This is used to make sure your baby is getting enough oxygen. Pulse oximetry will …

… Get the best from the NHS Learn how you can work together with different NHS services to get the … well On this page Registering with a local GP surgery How you and the NHS can work together Make the most of other NHS … page On this page Registering with a local GP surgery How you and the NHS can work together Make the most of other NHS …

… cavity. This is the space between the outside of your lung and your ribcage. A small pneumothorax may cause few or no … factors You are more likely to have a pneumothorax if you smoke tobacco or cannabis (weed). Vaping can increase the … works If a pneumothorax happens more than once on the same side, or an air leak continues despite aspiration or a …

… about your ILO at your asthma review .  Make sure you are clear what to do if you get ILO or asthma symptoms and note … for exercises and breathing techniques to help clear the mucus from your lungs. You may also benefit from …

… SMS or WhatsApp. We also have asthma action plans for  MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) , and AIR …

… A&E. It’s safer to call 999 for an ambulance so paramedics can start to treat you on the way. Tell the call handler … your symptoms. Once they know what your symptoms are, they can give you advice about what to do and where to go for … within two days of being discharged from hospital. You can also make an appointment at other times during the year, …

… spaces where you can talk to other parents and carers of children with asthma You can find advice for some worries … 5800. Read inspiring stories from parents and carers of children with asthma .     Get support Call our helpline for … We use your comments to improve our information. We cannot reply to comments left on this form. If you have health …

… shape and position of the breastbone over time. It is not clear if the brace permanently changes the breastbone. The …