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How exercise and physical activity affects your lungs

Aerobic activities warm up your body, make your heart beat faster, and make you breathe quicker and deeper. Try to do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity every week. … See more

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What can you do to manage your COPD

WEBKeeping active. If you have COPD, being active and exercising can help you to improve your breathing, fitness and quality of life. It can also make you feel better, by improving …

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What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

WEBChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is where air cannot get out of the lungs easily (the airflow is obstructed). COPD is a common condition that mainly affects …

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Air pollution effects on your lungs, including lung cancer

WEBAir pollution can affect all parts of our bodies, including the health of our lungs, heart, and brain. Some people are more at risk and may be affected by pollution even on lower …

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Tests to measure your breathing

WEB6 Patterns on a spirometry reading A spirometry reading usually shows one of three main patterns. These depend on how much air you can breathe out and what proportion you …

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Recovering from pneumonia Asthma + Lung UK

WEBMost people make a full recovery from pneumonia. It’s impossible to say exactly how quickly you’ll recover, but this table gives a general guide: 1 week. your fever should be …

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Sleep and lung conditions Asthma + Lung UK

WEBMontelukast. You might take montelukast if you have asthma. Up to 1 in 100 people get sleep problems from montelukast. This can include nightmares and not sleeping very …

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Why is smoking bad for you

WEBIt’s addictive and harmful for your health. Smoking shisha can at least double your risk of getting lung cancer and could also increase your risk of other cancer types, such as …

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Your asthma action plan Asthma + Lung UK

WEBGet support. Call our Helpline for support with your condition. Get advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello. Call us. 0300 …

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What is bronchiolitis

WEBWhat is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the smaller airways in the lungs (called the bronchioles). It’s more common in babies and very small children up to two years old …

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What are the physical signs in the last weeks or days

WEBFlare-ups usually reduce oxygen in your blood further and can make these symptoms worse. Other symptoms might include a troublesome cough, poor appetite, chest pain …

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Vaping and e-cigarettes Asthma + Lung UK

WEBVaping is using an e-cigarette to inhale vapour, rather than smoke. This vapour often contains nicotine. E-cigarettes don’t burn tobacco or produce smoke. This means they …

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Your asthma healthcare team Asthma + Lung UK

WEBCall our Helpline team for advice and support on 0300 222 5800, 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri (excluding Bank Holidays). Or you can WhatsApp them on 07378 606 728. For ideas on …

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Managing asthma in adults Asthma + Lung UK

WEBYour GP, nurse or pharmacist can support you to manage your asthma well. If your asthma is well controlled, you should be able to: do things at home, work and in your free time …

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Asthma and young people Asthma + Lung UK

WEB1. Download an asthma action plan. An asthma action plan helps you manage your asthma, whatever changes are happening in your life. It will also lower your risk of being admitted …

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Our impact Asthma + Lung UK

WEB17,000 people received support from our Helpline team. £3 million invested in funding for vital lung health research. Our achievements in Support. Your support empowers …

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Depression and your lung condition Asthma + Lung UK

WEBDepression may make it feel harder to look after your lung condition properly. Then as your symptoms get worse, you may feel more depressed, and find it harder to get on top of …

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Singing for lung health Asthma + Lung UK

WEBSinging for lung health. Music making and other creative activities can make you feel healthier and more positive. There’s increasing evidence that singing regularly as part of …

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