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Seeing a doctor about your child's breathing
… of dehydration coughs up bloody mucus or nasal discharge that smells is becoming more breathless than usual after … for more than three-four weeks already has a diagnosed lung condition - and also has symptoms of an infection has a … to include details, for example time of day, if it’s after food. Make sure you tell your doctor which symptoms you’re …
Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART)
… with other types of treatment, for example: an as-needed AIR inhaler a low-dose steroid preventer inhaler taken as … have an asthma attack. Dr Andy Whittamore Asthma + Lung UK’s GP Whenever your inhalers or medicines change, take some … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have …
Your pulmonary fibrosis Patient Passport
… fibrosis Patient Passport best care checklist asks you simple questions about your current pulmonary fibrosis care. …
How can I look after my child at home?
Pseudomonas infection
… antibiotics if you have Pseudomonas. Sometimes antibiotics are unable to clear Pseudomonas from the lungs. When this … to prevent it from becoming long term. Pseudomonas can also cause an infection in people with problems with their … antibiotics in the same group whose names end in -floxacin are also effective. This kind of antibiotic can occasionally …
How inhalers affect the environment
… inhaler that works well for you. Find out more about the simple things you can do to make sure you’re taking your … talking to your healthcare professional. There are other simple ways reduce the carbon footprint of your inhalers, … inhaler technique is also really important. This is a simple way to: help keep your lung symptoms under control …
Changing to a lower-carbon inhaler
Clean air
… like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, and cause new lung conditions like lung cancer. Some … hospitals so that pollution reduction is targeted to the areas where at-risk groups are most likely to be. Commit to …
Identifying and managing severe asthma
… with patients feeling isolated, lonely and scared’. Do No Harm: safer and better treatment options for people with … is associated with adult-onset asthma, obesity, smoking and being biologically female. How is severe asthma … asthma can be treated with biologic therapies which are also known as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). mAbs are drugs …
Guidelines for participating in our support group sessions
… your own physical well-being so you don't put yourself at risk. We encourage you to talk to your GP before attending to …
Hot weather and your lungs
… Hot weather and your lungs Hot weather can make asthma and other lung condition symptoms worse. Find out how … lung health. Staying well in hot weather could mean fewer asthma attacks or flare-ups of your lung condition. It could … the hospital. Hot weather does not affect everybody with asthma and other lung conditions, but in a recent survey 1 in …
Sign up for school resources and support
… like to keep you informed about the work we do, the latest advice + support, research and campaigning news, as well as ways you can support our work. … We would like to keep you informed about the work we do, the latest advice + support, research and campaigning news, as well as …
Managing bronchiectasis
… at least once a year. We know that sometimes it can be difficult to speak to your GP. We have helpful advice … syncytial virus , pneumonia and chest infections indoor air pollution and allergies , for example damp, mould or scented cleaning products smoking and vaping outdoor air pollution pollen and hay fever cold weather hot weather . …