Breathing problems

  • Asthma

    Asthma is a common condition that affects the airways with typical symptoms being wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Treatment usually works well to ease and prevent symptoms.

    Website
    Patient.info- Asthma leaflet

  • Asthma triggers – Coronavirus

    Health advice for people with asthma from asthma.org.uk

    Website
    www.asthma.org.uk

  • Asthma UK Helpline

    Questions about your medicines? Worried about your child’s asthma symptoms? Want to reduce your risk of an asthma attack?

    Phone
    0300 222 5800

    Website
    www.asthma.org.uk

  • Asthma UK Resources

    Our award-winning resources have been created using the most trusted evidence and evaluated by healthcare professionals and people with asthma.

    Website
    www.asthma.org.uk

  • British Lung Foundation

    British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs and has been researching lung conditions for 30 years. Its aim is to improve care – and to prevent, treat and cure lung diseases.

    Website
    www.blf.org.uk

  • Bronchiectasis

    Information about bronchiectasis, its causes, diagnosis and how to live with a lung condition.

    Website
    Bronchiectasis | Asthma + Lung UK

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-term condition of the lungs where the flow of air to the lungs is restricted (obstructed). The condition is most often caused by smoking and stopping smoking is always advised as the best treatment.

    Website
    COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

  • How to use your inhaler

    Improve your inhaler technique in three minutes. Watch these short videos to learn how to use your inhaler properly and better manage your respiratory symptoms.

    Website
    www.asthma.org.uk

  • Keeping active with a lung condition

    If you have a lung condition, being active can help to improve your quality of life and help you manage your condition.

    Website
    www.blf.org.uk

  • Mindsong

    Breathe in Sing out is all about taking an active part in managing your breathing. The aim is to improve the physical, emotional and social effects of COPD on your everyday life, and to introduce an enjoyable way of self-managing your lung condition.
    Groups are run in Gloucestershire by experienced leaders with a good understanding of COPD and respiratory conditions.

    Website
    Breathe in Sing out – Mindsong