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Asthma when you're older

… Asthma when you're older Find out what you and your GP or nurse can do to help you stay well … extra challenges that can come with age. This information is for people aged 65 and older. On this page Does asthma get … asthma and COPD at the same time. Avoid colds and flu The best way to lower your risk of getting very ill with a cold …

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Air pollution effects on your lungs, including lung cancer

… is now the largest producer of particulate matter in the UK. PM is higher on busy roads, especially roads with heavy … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more Next Air pollution …

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How can singing improve my wellbeing?

… How can singing improve my wellbeing? There’s increasing evidence that singing … conditions. The singing leaders who run these groups have been trained to run singing sessions that are designed to … call our helpline on 0300 222 5800 Why does singing help my breathing? Many people with lung conditions say that …

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Love Your Lungs Week

… at home or hybrid, our engagement activities can be adapted to suit every working pattern. When?  23–29 June … Dig the outdoors Encourage employees to enjoy the fresh air with a gardening club and demonstrate the importance of good air quality. Sign for your lungs Take part in our singing for …

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Montelukast

… asthma under control.”  Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma + Lung UK’s GP  Like all medicines, montelukast can cause side … and young people aged 15 and over.  Chewable tablets come in two doses, for children aged 6 to 14 and children … you forgot. If you take too much montelukast Go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111 as soon as possible. Call 111 if you're asking …

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Understanding your child’s asthma

… what to do if their symptoms get worse. This information is for parents and carers of children who have had a … plan . We have different plans available depending on the inhalers you use. We also have plans available in other … coughing  feeling short of breath a tight chest.    When to speak to your GP Speak to your GP if your child: …

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Combination inhalers

… contains two or more medicines in one inhaler. This could be a dry powder inhaler (DPI) or a pressurised metered dose … and Symbicort. ICS/LABA inhalers used for MART and AIR for asthma The type of ICS/LABA combination inhalers used for  anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) and  MART inhaler (maintenance and reliever therapy) …

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UK hotspots with emergency admission and death rates for lung conditions revealed

… the bloodstream, and into your organs. Generally, they come from the combustion of solid and liquid fuels, through … on ONS survey data.   4.  The charity’s support groups meet regularly throughout the UK and runs online sessions. …

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Welsh elections: treat it

… having one of the highest incidence rates of IPF in the UK. The median survival for IPF is just three years –a … Through collaboration with scientists across the UK to evidence the clinical utility, clinical validity, … in Wales you are not left behind the curve. Asthma + Lung UK Wales are calling for: A dedicated respiratory funding …

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Scottish general election: treat it

… such as sarcoidosis. They include conditions that can be managed long term such as bronchiectasis as well as … where improvements in the delivery of effective care can result in high-impact changes to people’s respiratory … in adults. If undiagnosed or inadequately treated it can lead in the short term to potentially life-threatening …

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Toxic air could be causing breathlessness in over two million people

… invest in cleaner public transport to tackle air pollution's deadly impact Released on 19th April 2023 An estimated two … perceptions on air pollution and people’s experiences of it. It found that in the past twelve months, 15% of people … acutely aware of the dangers posed by air pollution. When asked whether a statement was true or false, the survey …

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Your asthma healthcare team

… Practice nurse and asthma nurse Pharmacist School nurse Respiratory specialist (hospital consultant) Respiratory physiologist Respiratory physiotherapist … thinks your asthma could worsen when you’re travelling by air. You may see a respiratory physiologist to have tests if …

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Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART)

… out more about Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART), when your doctor or nurse might prescribe MART, and how it … Download MART asthma action plan On this page What is MART? When is a MART inhaler prescribed? How do I use my … reliever inhalers. A MART inhaler has been shown to lower the risk of asthma symptoms and attacks. It does this by:  …

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Reliever inhalers

… Reliever inhalers Reliever inhalers act quickly to treat asthma symptoms and asthma attacks. Make sure you … that you find easy to use in an emergency.   On this page What is a reliever inhaler? Blue relievers MART and AIR … are examples of salbutamol inhalers. Blue relievers do not contain steroid medicine, so they cannot treat …