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Managing asthma in children aged 5-11

… to school.  If the child lives between two homes, you may want to prescribe an additional ICS, SABA and spacer. …

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Asthma and your child's sleep

… your child sleeps is important. If you can, we recommend heating your house to at least 18°C (64°F). We have more … 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have JavaScript enabled to use …

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Benefits for parents and carers of children

… to last for another six months.  Citizens Advice has more information about DLA for children , including how to apply … still in education or training. Citizens Advice has more information about Child Benefit , including how to apply and … a health condition or disability. Citizens Advice has more information about Universal Credit , including how to apply …

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Symptoms of asthma

… breathlessness a tight chest. It’s more likely to be asthma if:  you have more than one of these symptoms your … you come into contact with a trigger like pollen , cold air or animals . People with asthma usually get symptoms for … If you have a cough that keeps coming back, it could be a sign of asthma. It’s more likely to be asthma if you …

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What is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?

… most common type of sleep apnoea, affecting about 1 in 20 people. Both adults and children can have OSA, but you're … have large tonsils or adenoids. This is the most common cause of OSA in children have other family members with sleep … of your sleep. How does OSA affect idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)? Studies suggest you're more likely to have …

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Pets and asthma

… as prescribed.” Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma and Lung UK’s GP. Use your preventer medicine If you have a preventer … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have …

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Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)

… pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) has been found on a scan, you may have lots of questions. On this page, we … lung, or inside one lung. It’s usually solid rather than air filled and doesn’t function or connect with the rest of … the gut. This means that some lung cystic abnormalities look like parts of the intestine when removed and examined …

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Aspergillosis

… conditions caused by breathing in aspergillus mould. Most people who breathe in aspergillus mould do not get ill, as … of aspergillosis infection - most affect the lungs and cause breathing difficulties: allergic bronchopulmonary … aspergillus mould, usually in people with asthma or cystic fibrosis chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) – a long-term …

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Pectus excavatum (funnel chest)

… shape of your child’s chest when used correctly. It is not clear how long this will last after therapy stops. When used …

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Bronchiectasis self-management plan

… patient understands the importance of annual review or post-flare review and is a reminder of the key components. At …

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Maintaining and looking after your inhaler

… Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more You must have JavaScript …