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What is severe asthma?

… of medicines and doses that works best for you. Asthma + Lung UK is supporting research into what causes severe … Long-term severe asthma can sometimes lead to a chronic lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … says Caroline, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Asthma and Lung UK. Some people haven’t addressed their triggers, like …

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How is severe asthma treated?

… - for example, tiotropium ( Spiriva Respimat ) oral corticosteroids ( steroid tablets ), usually … or more courses of steroid tablets in a year  You’re on maintenance steroid tablets (using them ongoing)  You’ve had … side effects. If you need to take repeated courses of oral steroids to keep symptoms under control, it’s important to …

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After your asthma attack

… After your asthma attack What to do after your asthma attack, how to recover well, and how to lower your risk of …

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Caring for a child with severe asthma

… Caring for a child with severe asthma Looking after a child with severe asthma can bring extra challenges, but we have advice to make … – for you and your child On this page What is severe asthma in children? Does my child have severe asthma? …

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How is asthma treated?

… aim of asthma treatment is to control symptoms, improve lung function, and prevent asthma attacks . Your doctor or … less need for your reliever inhaler no asthma attacks good lung function to be able to get on with daily life (including exercise) without asthma symptoms getting in the way Starting …

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Recreational drugs and asthma

… Recreational drugs and asthma Recreational drugs are drugs that you take for … about how smoking and drinking alcohol can affect your asthma. On this page Why do recreational drugs trigger asthma? Staying safe More help and support Print this page On …

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Help your child use their inhaler

… your child to use the right inhaler technique with their spacer or facemask can help them to get the best from their … when they get them. Most children are also prescribed a spacer or facemask to use with their inhaler. It’s important … your child to use the right inhaler technique with their spacer or facemask lowers their risk of: asthma symptoms such …

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Severe COPD

… medical conditions, such as heart disease. You need to use oxygen therapy at home. You need to use non-invasive ventilation at home – this …