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Guidelines for participating in our support group sessions
… Guidelines for participating in our support group sessions Our sessions are designed to give you the opportunity to try something you may not have been able … sessions and will encourage you to listen to your body, take regular breaks and always seek medical attention if you …
Hot weather and your lungs
… to stay cool wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, eyes, head, ears, and neck from the sun wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes apply suncream regularly to avoid sunburn. If you work …
Clean Air Champions
… Clean Air Champions Clean Air Champions We want schools across the UK to understand … Start your school’s clean air journey We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Bupa Foundation for a second year on …
TCS London Marathon 2026
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Bronchiectasis
Managing bronchiectasis
… how healthcare professionals can help. Bladder and Bowel UK has more help for people with bladder or bowel conditions, … weight without meaning to. For example, because eating makes you feel breathless, or you find it difficult to shop … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more Next What is …
Helpline
… Helpline Need our help? We're here for you. Speak to our helpline Our helpline is here to support you with any … helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more How we can help? Our team can listen to your concerns and …
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Equal Breath PSP: addressing respiratory health disparities affecting people of Black heritage in the UK
… with the MRC Black in Biomedical Research Advisory Group to determine the top 10 priorities for research to understand … a significant challenge. People of Black heritage are 3.9x more likely to die of an asthma attack compared to people … of my experience, I am interested in contributing to how diagnosis and follow-up care can be improved from a …
How is bronchiectasis diagnosed?
… thinks that you could have bronchiectasis, they should refer you to a respiratory specialist. Your respiratory … bronchiectasis CT scan A CT scan is the most effective way of diagnosing bronchiectasis. Your healthcare professional … CT (HRCT) scan. A CT scan provides detailed images of your lungs that can show a lot more than a standard X-ray. …
How is bronchiectasis treated?
… Acetylcysteine. This comes as a powder that you mix with water and drink. Antibiotics Antibiotics are used to treat … is when your usual symptoms get worse. The medical name for a flare-up is exacerbation. If you have a flare-up … if you have a sign of an infection, such as a change in colour or texture of your phlegm (sputum). Always tell your …