… too. I was never particularly breathless before, and had even cycled from London to Paris the previous year. It was a … main triggers is air pollution. I am particularly affected by wood smoke and traffic fumes, but even candles, aerosols and perfumes cause issues. My …

… – Debbie, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Asthma + Lung UK Helpline.  It’s important to let people know about your … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have …

… should notice that you’re less sensitive to your asthma triggers not using your reliever inhaler as much or at all … can check your  inhaler technique , and talk about any triggers that could be making your asthma more difficult to …

… air is a major driver of respiratory conditions and can cause lung cancer and trigger asthma attacks , as well as …

… mucus, making it easier to clear their chest. Discuss how triggers such as pollution, allergy, damp and mould can make bronchiectasis worse and how triggers can be treated or avoided.   Support their mental …

… can help you and your GP If you write things down: Keep a peak flow diary so you have a record of how your lungs are … care, you’ll receive an appointment letter or details to book an appointment online. You should read this through … apps you use to manage your asthma your symptom diary and peak flow diary if you’ve been keeping one your asthma …

… breathes out. It can be heard from the chest and is caused by the airways narrowing.   Preschool wheeze is when children … and 1 in 3 children will have an episode of wheezing by the time they are three years old.     Children under the … if your child has symptoms like coughing and wheezing, even when they don’t have a cough or cold. They may also be …

… at risk of cryptogenic organising pneumonia? What are the symptoms of cryptogenic organising pneumonia? How is … lung disease . It causes inflammation and scarring in the small airways (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli) in … obliterans organising pneumonia (BOOP). Cryptogenic – the cause is unknown Organising pneumonia – inflammation in …

… and says tackling indoor air pollution should now also be a priority. Air pollution is a public health … things we know work to reduce air pollution. The report also recommends that many industries should be involved in … immediate and meaningful action on air pollution. Find out more about our campaigning work fighting for everyone’s right …

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