… tool to help quit smoking, but they don’t come without risks. Laura from our policy team discusses the challenges of disposable vapes and what the government needs to do about them. Laura, Policy team, …

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… Transcript Hi my name is Diven. I'm 38 years old and it's been four years since I've been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. After I did a … my normal was being the active person that I always have been, so I had to look into ways to do that again and one of …

… type of asthma Severe asthma is a type of asthma where symptoms are harder to control, even with high doses of … be more at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Airway remodelling For most people, changes to the … is not recommended for everyone with severe asthma. COPD and asthma-COPD overlap syndrome Long-term severe asthma …

… inhalers . Preventer inhaler Using a preventer inhaler every day can help manage inflammation in your child's … triggers . Your child should use their preventer inhaler every day as prescribed, even if they seem well. If your … could try using their preventer inhaler at the same time every day, like when they brush their teeth. This will help …

… How common is sarcoidosis in children? What are the symptoms? How is sarcoidosis diagnosed in children? How … of tissue form lumps, called granulomas, in organs such as the lungs and skin. Sarcoidosis can also affect the lymph … but some will continue to have symptoms. If your child has stopped taking steroid medication, their symptoms can …

… for myself. Getting back on my feet was the hardest thing, those first few steps felt impossible. I never thought I’d …

… London. The work that the charity is doing to help improve air quality for everyone is particularly important to me as air pollution is one of my main asthma triggers. Every year I … were over 200 possible sources (or antigens)* that could be affecting Debra, so we were unable to find the specific …

… or an ‘acute’ asthma attack. But this doesn’t always mean your child has severe asthma. It’s much more common for … Being a parent or carer of a child with severe asthma can mean lots of appointments, with their GP, nurse or a …

… to many years to develop.  Occupational asthma is not the same as work-aggravated asthma If you already have asthma … asthma was not caused by breathing in substances at work, the law says your employer must prevent or control your exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. Your employer should also arrange reasonable …

… lbs of wood for just one hour can emit up to 4,300 times more cancer-causing particles than 30 cigarettes. These …

…   In a panic attack you can get a lot of physical symptoms very quickly. For example, your heart might beat more … They can also both make you feel anxious. But it’s very important to know the differences between them so that … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more Next Looking after your …

… you. You can also ask your GP or nurse to make a referral if you think an extra health service would help you. If your GP agrees, they’ll make the referral. If they don’t … be helpful if you do get one though. Your GP can advise whether the referral is necessary and can pass on your …

… about sex? How can I manage my symptoms during sex? What position should I have sex in? Print this page On this … might be triggered by a material called latex. Latex is often used to make condoms. You can stay safe by using … what to do in an asthma attack .  Manage your cough The best thing to do if you need to cough during sex is to speak …