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How to get better care for your lung condition

… annual reviews. Also, bring your inhalers, spacers and peak flow meters with you to appointments so your technique can be … condition the better. 6. Keep a diary of your symptoms and peak flow readings or take any video footage or a sound …

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Changes to inhaler prescriptions: what they might mean

… if you do come into contact with a trigger, such as cold air or pollen, you are less likely to react badly and have an …

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Managing fatigue with a lung condition

… occupational therapist and I have just started a course of pulmonary rehab , which is helping me stay active in a way that is …

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Looking after your wellbeing in winter

… and mental wellbeing. Here are Dr Andy’s top tips on keeping safe and well throughout the winter. Dr Andy … wellbeing if you're living with a lung condition Keep active Try to stay as active as you can. It will help keep you warm by generating body heat, but keeping active can also boost your mood. If it’s too cold to …

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My battle for a COPD diagnosis – and what helped change my life

… before I was finally diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . And even then, it seemed to take … to badger my GP about getting referred for a course of Pulmonary Rehab. It’s a breathing and activity course recommended for …