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Get the best from the NHS

… a local GP surgery To see a local doctor (GP) you need to be registered at a local GP surgery. You can choose which … practice you want to go to, but you’re more likely to be accepted if you’re in the surgery’s catchment area. Find … puffs of your reliever inhaler, or six puffs of your MART/AIR inhaler, or if you feel worse at any point. At the A&E , …

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Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)

… to get into the pleural space as you breathe, this can start to squash organs like your other lung and heart. This … that this happens when blebs and bullae on the lung burst. What are blebs and bullae? Blebs are small air-filled … You are more likely to have a pneumothorax if you smoke tobacco or cannabis (weed). Vaping can increase the risk of …

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Combination inhalers

… benefit from using one.  Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma + Lung UK’s GP.   Types of combination inhalers There are different … self-management plan . Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma + Lung UK’s GP.     Are there any side effects? All medicines have … work better for you.   Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma + Lung UK’s GP.   Get support Call our helpline for support with …

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Asthma and other health conditions

… have a blocked or runny nose, itchy eyes, a cough, a sore mouth, or sneeze a lot, it could be allergic rhinitis. Eczema …   When your nose is blocked or runny, it can affect your breathing. This can irritate your airways and make them more … regularly. You could try our keep active videos .   Have a good sleep routine and try sleeping on your side. Avoid …

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Your asthma action plan

… Your asthma action plan Find out more about asthma action plans and why using an asthma action plan helps you manage your asthma well. Download your asthma action plan On this page What is an asthma action plan? How do I get …

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When to call 999 or 111

… reliever inhaler is not helping. An asthma attack is a medical emergency, and it’s very important to treat it … Asthma + Lung UK’s GP.  When to call 111 NHS 111 is for medical issues that are urgent, but not life-threatening. The … to your GP or nurse when you've just come out of hospital after an asthma attack . Book an urgent appointment within …

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Supporting your child after their asthma diagnosis

… Telling people who care for your child Getting the right information and support Print this page On this page … Telling people who care for your child Getting the right information and support Print this page We understand that … school or nursery about their asthma. Getting the right information and support We have lots of information to help …

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Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)

… caused by these conditions. Pectus carinatum and body image Because it affects the shape of their chest, some … heart is working properly and breathing tests to see how well their lungs are working. They may have a blood test to … It’s important you take time to take care of yourself, as well as your child. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you feel …

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What is cystic fibrosis?

… currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, but treatment can help control the symptoms, prevent complications, and make …

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Diffuse pleural thickening

… Join a support group Learn more Next Asbestos exposure You must have JavaScript enabled to … this field blank Page last reviewed: 29 February 2024 Next review due: 28 February 2027 … Find out what diffuse …

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Planning ahead

… How to prepare for end of life Writing an advance care plan Advance care decisions A lasting power of attorney … How to prepare for end of life Writing an advance care plan Advance care decisions A lasting power of attorney … may include one or more of the following: an advance care plan an advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT) …

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Risks to your child's lungs

… lungs Risks to your child's lungs Lung conditions can be caused by the genes your child is born with, as well as … to your child’s lungs, the dangers of passive smoking and air pollution, as well as how you can reduce the risks to … from someone else’s cigarette, cigar or pipe. How does air pollution affect children's lungs? Air pollution can …

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Your child’s asthma action plan

… Your child’s asthma action plan Find out what happens at a routine annual asthma review … the best from your child’s appointment. Download an action plan for your child On this page What is an asthma action plan? What are the benefits of an asthma action plan? Where …

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Pulmonary haemorrhage (bleeding into the lung) in children

… (bleeding into the lung) in children. On this page: What is pulmonary haemorrhage? What causes pulmonary haemorrhage? … Pulmonary haemorrhage is bleeding into the lung. It happens when blood leaks from blood vessels in the …

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How is lung cancer diagnosed?

… telescope, called a bronchoscope, to look inside your lungs. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) - this is like a …