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Air pollution and asthma

… two-thirds of people with asthma tell us poor air quality makes their asthma worse, putting them at risk of an asthma … checking the pollution forecast in your area with DEFRA’s UK-wide forecasts . If you can, avoid pollution hotspots like … 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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Support for parents + carers

… virus that spreads from October to March each year in the UK. It mostly affects babies and older adults. Bronchiolitis … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Parent + carer support network Find out more You must have …

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Treatment for lung cancer?

… what treatment options are best for you based on your test results. Clinical trials Clinical trials are research studies that aim to find out how well new medicines work in people with different … if they know of any trials you can join. You can also find out more about clinical trials on the NHS website. Surgery …

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Asbestosis

… breath   a continuous cough   wheezing   feeling tired   chest or shoulder pain   swollen fingertips (clubbing).   … if you have asbestosis. Tests for asbestosis include: a chest X-ray   a CT scan .   You may also have lung function … to help you quit .  Outlook for asbestosis   The more time you spent breathing in asbestos, the more severe the …

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Pleural plaques

… Pleural plaques Find out what pleural plaques, what the symptoms are, and how they … of asbestos-related conditions is to quit smoking. Find out more about how you can quit .  Get support Call our … 29 February 2024 Next review due: 28 February 2027 … Find out what pleural plaques, what the symptoms are, and how they …

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How your lungs work

… repair and movement. Your lungs take in oxygen from the air you breathe in and move it into your bloodstream, so that … of the respiratory system? The airways When you breathe in air through your nose or mouth, it passes through your … breath from time to time is normal, but sometimes it can be a sign of something more serious, like a lung condition. …