… GP gives an update on how the rising cost of living is affecting people with lung conditions. Andy explains what we’re calling for the government to do to help people … prescribed and managing your triggers well, is one of the best ways you can stay well, and we have all sorts of advice …

… tests to monitor your liver and kidney function and blood count. Lung transplant In rare cases, people with seriously …

… living with asthma or another lung condition. On this page When to see your GP Managing a chest infection at home Print … you think you have a chest infection to make sure you get the right support. We know from calls to our helpline that it … We have advice about managing your asthma well . This is important as it can help to lower your risk of having an …

… not helping. An asthma attack is a medical emergency, and it’s very important to treat it quickly. When you call 999 for an ambulance tell the call …

… hospitalisation and even death, because their asthma is less likely to be under control. Currently, 75,000 people … and understanding about how serious asthma can be, what the signs and symptoms are and how to manage them. Good … Looking back, I was just taking a puff and hoping for the best. While my reliever inhaler did help in the moment it was …

… in respiratory deaths in winter compared to summer. The new analysis also shows nearly half (43%) of respiratory … disease (COPD), occur between December and March.1 The charity’s analysis of the latest available data in Wales reveals that winter is the …

… using CAZ-compliant vehicles. In January, the ten council leaders led by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, … as the cost of living and supply chain crises worsened, leaders across Greater Manchester felt it was no longer …

… nebuliser pictured), while others have done more harm than good. This blog is going to delve into the past and explore … well as cigarettes, cigars and pipes, Victorians treated breathing difficulties with inhalers such as this one. These … cough and croup. The face mask was held over the nose and mouth while breathing in medication. The motorised pump also …

… lung health and important dates for your diary. And you’ll meet our amazing team. Holly, Respiratory Nurse Specialist Published 18th June 2025 Meet the team This month meet Sophie. She is one of our Respiratory Specialist Nurses …

… Find out why living with a long-term lung condition can affect your mental health, how your healthcare team can … asthma showed that 33% reported mental health conditions as a side effect. Read more in our Do No Harm report .  Low … Find out more about complementary therapies and how to use them safely. Keep as fit and active as you can Staying …

… pets only need help managing your symptoms when you exercise . If you've only been using a blue reliever inhaler …

… relaxes the airways in your child’s lungs to make breathing easier and to help prevent asthma attacks. … child has a healthy, balanced diet and is getting some exercise. You might feel reassured that the doctor or asthma …

… cope better with your usual asthma triggers get a good night’s sleep take part in exercise and family activities. … technique for using nasal spray. You may want to look at the different breathing techniques for using a spacer: …

… We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously Nearly … one is hard but losing your child is much more painful.  What came across to us in the first few days after Rachel … troubles and above all her beaming warm smile. “We want to do something positive in the name of Rachel so we have …

… new delivery plan, has left Wales with one of the highest respiratory death rates in Western Europe and asthma deaths … Welsh Government has published its Quality Statement for Respiratory Disease, which is welcomed, but without funding, … stop me doing the things I want to do. The weather and air pollution really affect my breathing, but I am fortunate …