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page Talking Therapy
Learning to live with a long-term lung condition is not always easy. Not being able to do some of the things you used to can lead to frustration, anger and sadness. You might also...
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page Support for Patients
Living with a lung condition can make it difficult to work or carry out day-to-day activities that others take for granted. Even if you can carry on working and looking after yourself, some people...
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page Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a group of over 200 types of rare conditions which cause scar tissue to develop in the lungs. Scar tissue builds over time, causing the lungs to be more stiff...
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page Peer Support
Many people with long-term illnesses, including lung conditions, find it helps to talk to others who are in the same situation. This is sometimes called “peer support”. Sharing experiences with others who understand exactly...
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page Palliative Care
Palliative care aims to make sure you feel supported and comfortable, rather than cure the illness. This type of care is also sometimes called 'supportive care'.
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page Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is caused by cells that grow out of control in the lungs. If cancer starts in the lungs, it is called the primary tumour. Sometimes cancer spreads to the lungs from another...
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page Breathlessness Management
Breathlessness is often an unpleasant sensation of uncomfortable, quick, or difficult breathing. It is normal to feel like this when you are carrying out activities that require being physically active, such as running for...
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page Airway Clearance
Airway clearance techniques are exercises that loosen sticky excess mucus in your lungs to keep your airways clear and help you breathe more easily.
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page Treatments and Interventions
There are many interventions for lung conditions. Some of these interventions are things that you can do yourself at home to help manage your symptoms and some are medical interventions which are only accessible...
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questions Should I be on oxygen?
Not everyone with a long-term respiratory problem needs oxygen. We only offer oxygen to people who have persistently low blood oxygen levels. Having low blood oxygen levels over a long period of time can...
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questions Can I get advice on using my inhalers?
There are lots of places you can go to get help with your inhalers. A community pharmacist will be able to answer questions you may have about you medication and they can check how...
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questions How do I get to see a specialist Respiratory Consultant?
If you are worried about any of your breathing symptoms and want to see a Respiratory consultant, please ask your GP. They will be able to refer you to see a consultant, you might...
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