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How is severe asthma diagnosed?

… How is severe asthma diagnosed? Find out how severe asthma is diagnosed and what tests you’ll need to confirm …

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What is asthma?

What is asthma? Find out what asthma is, how serious it is, … and the airway is open so it’s easy to breathe. If you have asthma, your airways are more sensitive. When you come … to spot the signs your asthma is getting worse and what to do , and emergency advice on what to do in an asthma attack . …

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Managing asthma in adults

… it. Check your BMI (Body Mass Index) using the  NHS BMI calculator . If you’re in the high BMI range talk to your GP …

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Food and asthma

… . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 29 February 2024 Next review due: 28 February 2027 … Most people with …

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What is severe asthma?

What is severe asthma? On this page Severe asthma - the most … control of their symptoms. These people may be told they have ‘difficult asthma’. But severe asthma is different. With … of life. Long-term steroids effects Our latest report, Do No Harm , shows that many people with difficult or severe …

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Symptoms of asthma

… them . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 30 June 2024 Next review due: 30 June 2027 … Find out what the common …

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After your asthma attack

… After your asthma attack What to do after your asthma attack, how to recover well, and how to lower your risk of …

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Caring for a child with severe asthma

… . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 31 August 2024 Next review due: 31 August 2027 … Caring for a child …

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How is asthma treated?

… or asthma nurse aims to do this using the lowest dose of medicine possible, and to find the best treatment plan for … for most people. This is because inhalers help get the medicine to the airways where it’s needed. Almost everyone … if you come across your asthma triggers. Regular preventer medicine helps prevent asthma attacks . Find out more about …

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Occupational asthma

… will do tests to confirm a diagnosis. These may include: A peak flow test . You will need to do this at least four times …

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Asthma and other health conditions

… .   Have a good sleep routine and try sleeping on your side. Avoid smoking, drinking too much alcohol or sleeping … with your GP or nurse to discuss your care. Have your flu vaccine every year, your coronavirus vaccines, and the pneumonia vaccine.   Bronchiectasis Bronchiectasis is a …

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Treating and managing IPF

… symptoms got worse, and improved life expectancy. Common side effects (up to 1 in 10 people) associated with … annual flu jab , coronavirus vaccines , and the one-off pneumonia vaccine. Try to keep away from people who are ill with coughs …