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LONG COVID AND YOUR LUNGS Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. THE BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION BLOG Claire Fisher, Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Respiratory Nurse, shares some top tips on how to deal with allergies if you have a lung condition. Sarah Woolnough, CEO of Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, has written to government urging them to do more to address lung health inequalities. BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). CORONAVIRUS VACCINE: WHAT PEOPLE WITH LUNG CONDITIONS NEED People with certain underlying conditions will also be prioritised. People with severe lung conditions, including COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and interstitial lung disease , will be included within the first phase of vaccination. People in certain professions, such as health and social care, are also included. YOUR EXERCISE HANDBOOK Your exercise handbook. We’ve put together an exercise handbook to support you to get more active. It shows you different exercises, has space to record your progress and gives tips on exercising safely witha
LONG COVID AND YOUR LUNGS Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. THE BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION BLOG Claire Fisher, Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Respiratory Nurse, shares some top tips on how to deal with allergies if you have a lung condition. Sarah Woolnough, CEO of Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, has written to government urging them to do more to address lung health inequalities. MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: GETTING STARTED Moving and getting active: getting started. In this series of 5 videos, we’ll be guiding you through some exercises to help build your physical strength and muscle after having COVID-19. LONG COVID | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm. Call our HELPLINE on 03000 030 555. Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). Registered office: 18 Mansell Street, London, E18AA.
MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: EXERCISE VIDEOS Moving and getting active: exercise videos Introduction. The exercises in these videos are at 3 levels. You will need to watch all 5 videos first, to work out what level you’re comfortable starting at. TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. PHYSICAL SIGNS OF THE END OF LIFE Loss of appetite is a common issue and is often a natural part of the disease process. A little of what you fancy can help increase the amount you eat, bring you pleasure and ultimately boost quality of life. If you find swallowing difficult, choose softer, moister foods. Sometimes, smaller meals plus snacks throughout the day work well. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
RECOVERY FROM PNEUMONIA 6 weeks. you’ll cough less and find it easier to breathe. 3 months. most of your symptoms should be gone, though you may still feel tired. 6 months. you should feel back to normal. You’ll recover gradually. You can help by eating well and doing some exercise including deep breathing exercises. At first, you’ll need plenty of rest. COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) COPD describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because the airways have become narrowed. In this section you will find information about what COPD is, the symptoms you might get, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. TESTS TO MEASURE YOUR OXYGEN LEVELS Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) assessment What is a long-term oxygen therapy assessment? Some people with very low oxygen levels may benefit from using oxygen therapy.. A long-term oxygen therapy assessment is a set of tests to measure the levels of oxygen in your blood to see if they are low enough for oxygen therapy to be helpful. WHICH INHALERS ARE KINDEST TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Nick Hopkinson, our medical director, explains what inhaler users can do to help the environment. New advice from the National Institute for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) encourages health care professional and patients to think about the environment when choosing and using inhalers.. This is sensible, and you shouldn’t worry ifyou use inhalers.
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). LONG COVID | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm. Call our HELPLINE on 03000 030 555. Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). Registered office: 18 Mansell Street, London, E18AA.
LONG COVID AND YOUR LUNGS Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. WHAT TO EXPECT WITH LONG COVID CARE IN NHS? The NHS has also launched a programme called Your COVID Recovery. This is an online rehabilitation platform designed to support your physical and emotional recovery if you have ongoing COVID-19 symptoms. You need to get a referral from a healthcare professional to access thisprogramme.
MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH UPDATE APRIL 2021 Mesothelioma research update April 2021. Ian from our research team talks about the progress that our researchers have been making towards better treatments for mesothelioma. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that begins to grow in the pleural membrane (thin layers of cells in the chest covering the lungs). SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
SCOTTISH GENERAL ELECTION: STANDING UP FOR SCOTLAND'S Scottish general election: standing up for Scotland's lungs. At some point in our lives, 1 in 5 of us will have a lung disease. Across the UK, millions more are at risk. As the only UK charity looking after the lungs of Scotland, here's what will make the biggest difference to people living with lung conditions. WHICH INHALERS ARE KINDEST TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Nick Hopkinson, our medical director, explains what inhaler users can do to help the environment. New advice from the National Institute for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) encourages health care professional and patients to think about the environment when choosing and using inhalers.. This is sensible, and you shouldn’t worry ifyou use inhalers.
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). LONG COVID | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm. Call our HELPLINE on 03000 030 555. Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). Registered office: 18 Mansell Street, London, E18AA.
LONG COVID AND YOUR LUNGS Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. WHAT TO EXPECT WITH LONG COVID CARE IN NHS? The NHS has also launched a programme called Your COVID Recovery. This is an online rehabilitation platform designed to support your physical and emotional recovery if you have ongoing COVID-19 symptoms. You need to get a referral from a healthcare professional to access thisprogramme.
MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH UPDATE APRIL 2021 Mesothelioma research update April 2021. Ian from our research team talks about the progress that our researchers have been making towards better treatments for mesothelioma. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that begins to grow in the pleural membrane (thin layers of cells in the chest covering the lungs). SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
SCOTTISH GENERAL ELECTION: STANDING UP FOR SCOTLAND'S Scottish general election: standing up for Scotland's lungs. At some point in our lives, 1 in 5 of us will have a lung disease. Across the UK, millions more are at risk. As the only UK charity looking after the lungs of Scotland, here's what will make the biggest difference to people living with lung conditions. WHICH INHALERS ARE KINDEST TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Nick Hopkinson, our medical director, explains what inhaler users can do to help the environment. New advice from the National Institute for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) encourages health care professional and patients to think about the environment when choosing and using inhalers.. This is sensible, and you shouldn’t worry ifyou use inhalers.
MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: GETTING STARTED Moving and getting active: getting started. In this series of 5 videos, we’ll be guiding you through some exercises to help build your physical strength and muscle after having COVID-19. MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: EXERCISE VIDEOS Moving and getting active: exercise videos Introduction. The exercises in these videos are at 3 levels. You will need to watch all 5 videos first, to work out what level you’re comfortable starting at. LONG COVID AND YOUR LUNGS Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). YOUR EXERCISE HANDBOOK Your exercise handbook. We’ve put together an exercise handbook to support you to get more active. It shows you different exercises, has space to record your progress and gives tips on exercising safely witha
STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Some of the exercises use weights or resistance bands. This film lasts 33:20 minutes. Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) COPD describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because the airways have become narrowed. In this section you will find information about what COPD is, the symptoms you might get, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. RECOVERY FROM PNEUMONIA 6 weeks. you’ll cough less and find it easier to breathe. 3 months. most of your symptoms should be gone, though you may still feel tired. 6 months. you should feel back to normal. You’ll recover gradually. You can help by eating well and doing some exercise including deep breathing exercises. At first, you’ll need plenty of rest. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
WHICH INHALERS ARE KINDEST TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Nick Hopkinson, our medical director, explains what inhaler users can do to help the environment. New advice from the National Institute for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) encourages health care professional and patients to think about the environment when choosing and using inhalers.. This is sensible, and you shouldn’t worry ifyou use inhalers.
MY SHOCKING DIAGNOSIS OF ASPERGILLOSIS My shocking diagnosis of aspergillosis. After months of a constant cough, Marie was diagnosed with aspergillosis, a rare lung condition. I can pinpoint the beginning of my lung problems. Before then, I’d never had a chest infection or any lung condition. My grandchildren and I had grown sunflowers, with beautiful heads that grew the size of BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). STAY ACTIVE AND STAY WELL Stay active and stay well. Our Stay active, stay well exercise videos give you everything you need to start exercising. They include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end. The programme has been designed for people living with a long-term lung condition,and
LONG COVID | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm. Call our HELPLINE on 03000 030 555. Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). Registered office: 18 Mansell Street, London, E18AA.
TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. WHAT TO EXPECT WITH LONG COVID CARE IN NHS? The NHS has also launched a programme called Your COVID Recovery. This is an online rehabilitation platform designed to support your physical and emotional recovery if you have ongoing COVID-19 symptoms. You need to get a referral from a healthcare professional to COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Talk to your GP about your circumstances. Scores can be interpreted as follows: 0-5 lower normal daytime sleepiness. 6-10 normal daytime sleepiness. 11-12 mild excessive daytime symptoms. 13-15 moderate excessive daytime symptoms. 16-24 severe excessive daytime symptoms. THE BATTLE FOR BREATH For the past 3 years, we've been investigating the impact of lung disease in the UK. Our report, the battle for breath, examines the overall extent and impact of lung disease across the UK. It also takes a closer look at the impact of 15 major lung conditions. The new report is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, healthcare
SEX AND BREATHLESSNESS Sex and breathlessness 2 blf.org.uk/sex Pick a good time Have sex when you’re rested and your breathing feels comfortable. This is likely to be when your medication is working best and your energy levels arehighest.
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). STAY ACTIVE AND STAY WELL Stay active and stay well. Our Stay active, stay well exercise videos give you everything you need to start exercising. They include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end. The programme has been designed for people living with a long-term lung condition,and
LONG COVID | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm. Call our HELPLINE on 03000 030 555. Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). Registered office: 18 Mansell Street, London, E18AA.
TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. WHAT TO EXPECT WITH LONG COVID CARE IN NHS? The NHS has also launched a programme called Your COVID Recovery. This is an online rehabilitation platform designed to support your physical and emotional recovery if you have ongoing COVID-19 symptoms. You need to get a referral from a healthcare professional to COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Talk to your GP about your circumstances. Scores can be interpreted as follows: 0-5 lower normal daytime sleepiness. 6-10 normal daytime sleepiness. 11-12 mild excessive daytime symptoms. 13-15 moderate excessive daytime symptoms. 16-24 severe excessive daytime symptoms. THE BATTLE FOR BREATH For the past 3 years, we've been investigating the impact of lung disease in the UK. Our report, the battle for breath, examines the overall extent and impact of lung disease across the UK. It also takes a closer look at the impact of 15 major lung conditions. The new report is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, healthcare
SEX AND BREATHLESSNESS Sex and breathlessness 2 blf.org.uk/sex Pick a good time Have sex when you’re rested and your breathing feels comfortable. This is likely to be when your medication is working best and your energy levels arehighest.
MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: GETTING STARTED Moving and getting active: getting started. In this series of 5 videos, we’ll be guiding you through some exercises to help build your physical strength and muscle after having COVID-19. MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Moving and getting active: track your progress. Set yourself a time period you want to carry out these exercises for. It might be 4 weeks, or longer or shorter. MOVING AND GETTING ACTIVE: EXERCISE VIDEOS Moving and getting active: exercise videos Introduction. The exercises in these videos are at 3 levels. You will need to watch all 5 videos first, to work out what level you’re comfortable starting at. LONG COVID AND YOUR LUNGS Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). YOUR EXERCISE HANDBOOK Your exercise handbook. We’ve put together an exercise handbook to support you to get more active. It shows you different exercises, has space to record your progress and gives tips on exercising safely witha
RECOVERY FROM PNEUMONIA 6 weeks. you’ll cough less and find it easier to breathe. 3 months. most of your symptoms should be gone, though you may still feel tired. 6 months. you should feel back to normal. You’ll recover gradually. You can help by eating well and doing some exercise including deep breathing exercises. At first, you’ll need plenty of rest. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
EMPHYSEMA | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Emphysema is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. This and chronic (or long-term) bronchitis are the two main components of COPD. If you have emphysema, the walls of the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. Healthy lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs (alveoli) with elastic walls. This is where oxygen is taken into the COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) COPD describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because the airways have become narrowed. In this section you will find information about what COPD is, the symptoms you might get, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. SCOTTISH GENERAL ELECTION: STANDING UP FOR SCOTLAND'S Scottish general election: standing up for Scotland's lungs. At some point in our lives, 1 in 5 of us will have a lung disease. Across the UK, millions more are at risk. As the only UK charity looking after the lungs of Scotland, here's what will make the biggest difference to people living with lung conditions. BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). STAY ACTIVE AND STAY WELL Stay active and stay well. Our Stay active, stay well exercise videos give you everything you need to start exercising. They include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end. The programme has been designed for people living with a long-term lung condition,and
TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Some of the exercises use weights or resistance bands. This film lasts 33:20 minutes. Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering. EMPHYSEMA | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Emphysema is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. This and chronic (or long-term) bronchitis are the two main components of COPD. If you have emphysema, the walls of the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. Healthy lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs (alveoli) with elastic walls. This is where oxygen is taken into the SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
PHYSICAL SIGNS OF THE END OF LIFE Loss of appetite is a common issue and is often a natural part of the disease process. A little of what you fancy can help increase the amount you eat, bring you pleasure and ultimately boost quality of life. If you find swallowing difficult, choose softer, moister foods. Sometimes, smaller meals plus snacks throughout the day work well. EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Talk to your GP about your circumstances. Scores can be interpreted as follows: 0-5 lower normal daytime sleepiness. 6-10 normal daytime sleepiness. 11-12 mild excessive daytime symptoms. 13-15 moderate excessive daytime symptoms. 16-24 severe excessive daytime symptoms. BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). STAY ACTIVE AND STAY WELL Stay active and stay well. Our Stay active, stay well exercise videos give you everything you need to start exercising. They include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end. The programme has been designed for people living with a long-term lung condition,and
TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Some of the exercises use weights or resistance bands. This film lasts 33:20 minutes. Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering. EMPHYSEMA | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Emphysema is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. This and chronic (or long-term) bronchitis are the two main components of COPD. If you have emphysema, the walls of the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. Healthy lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs (alveoli) with elastic walls. This is where oxygen is taken into the SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
PHYSICAL SIGNS OF THE END OF LIFE Loss of appetite is a common issue and is often a natural part of the disease process. A little of what you fancy can help increase the amount you eat, bring you pleasure and ultimately boost quality of life. If you find swallowing difficult, choose softer, moister foods. Sometimes, smaller meals plus snacks throughout the day work well. EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Talk to your GP about your circumstances. Scores can be interpreted as follows: 0-5 lower normal daytime sleepiness. 6-10 normal daytime sleepiness. 11-12 mild excessive daytime symptoms. 13-15 moderate excessive daytime symptoms. 16-24 severe excessive daytime symptoms. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering. Level 3: For people who feel short of breath after doing high energy activities like walking up hills and carrying heavy groceries. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
RECOVERY FROM PNEUMONIA 6 weeks. you’ll cough less and find it easier to breathe. 3 months. most of your symptoms should be gone, though you may still feel tired. 6 months. you should feel back to normal. You’ll recover gradually. You can help by eating well and doing some exercise including deep breathing exercises. At first, you’ll need plenty of rest. COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) COPD describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because the airways have become narrowed. In this section you will find information about what COPD is, the symptoms you might get, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. WHICH INHALERS ARE KINDEST TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Nick Hopkinson, our medical director, explains what inhaler users can do to help the environment. New advice from the National Institute for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) encourages health care professional and patients to think about the environment when choosing and using inhalers.. This is sensible, and you shouldn’t worry ifyou use inhalers.
IPF – THE FINAL STAGES IPF – the final stages. David's story deals with the subject of dying in an honest and open way. David wrote this story in 2014, after being told he was approaching end of life. Although I had a cough and minor problems with my breathing early in 2008 and some ‘crackling’ sounds in my lungs, it was not until later that yearit was
TESTS TO MEASURE YOUR OXYGEN LEVELS Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) assessment What is a long-term oxygen therapy assessment? Some people with very low oxygen levels may benefit from using oxygen therapy.. A long-term oxygen therapy assessment is a set of tests to measure the levels of oxygen in your blood to see if they are low enough for oxygen therapy to be helpful. PSEUDOMONAS INFECTION Pseudomonas is a common type of bacteria usually found in soil and water. It rarely causes problems in people with healthy lungs. Pseudomonas can be difficult to treat , as it’s resistant to commonly-used antibiotics, like penicillin, doxycycline and erythromycin. You may need to take different antibiotics if you havePseudomonas.
HOW RVT HAVE BEEN FUNDRAISING FOR THE BLF RVT are a specialist hire company, offering noise, dust and fume control solutions to the construction industry. Katie, who organises RVT’s fundraising, shares how their organisation has been protecting people from debilitating occupational health conditions and how they’ve been fundraising for the BLF since 2018. BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). STAY ACTIVE AND STAY WELL Stay active and stay well. Our Stay active, stay well exercise videos give you everything you need to start exercising. They include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end. The programme has been designed for people living with a long-term lung condition,and
TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Some of the exercises use weights or resistance bands. This film lasts 33:20 minutes. Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering. EMPHYSEMA | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATIONEMPHYSEMA LUNG SOUNDSEMPHYSEMA LUNG SURGERYEMPHYSEMA LUNG SURGERYCAN EMPHYSEMA CAUSE LUNG CANCERLUNGDISEASES EMPHYSEMA
Emphysema is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. This and chronic (or long-term) bronchitis are the two main components of COPD. If you have emphysema, the walls of the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. Healthy lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs (alveoli) with elastic walls. This is where oxygen is taken into the SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
PHYSICAL SIGNS OF THE END OF LIFE Loss of appetite is a common issue and is often a natural part of the disease process. A little of what you fancy can help increase the amount you eat, bring you pleasure and ultimately boost quality of life. If you find swallowing difficult, choose softer, moister foods. Sometimes, smaller meals plus snacks throughout the day work well. EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Talk to your GP about your circumstances. Scores can be interpreted as follows: 0-5 lower normal daytime sleepiness. 6-10 normal daytime sleepiness. 11-12 mild excessive daytime symptoms. 13-15 moderate excessive daytime symptoms. 16-24 severe excessive daytime symptoms. BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership is a company limited by guarantee 01863614 (England and Wales). VAT number 648 8121 18. Registered charity in England and Wales (326730), Scotland (SC038415) and the Isle of Man (1177). STAY ACTIVE AND STAY WELL Stay active and stay well. Our Stay active, stay well exercise videos give you everything you need to start exercising. They include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end. The programme has been designed for people living with a long-term lung condition,and
TASKFORCE FOR LUNG HEALTH In 2019, the Taskforce for Lung Health established three Working Groups in order to progress the recommendations of the five year plan. Find out more information about the progress being made by each working group by clicking on their names below. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Some of the exercises use weights or resistance bands. This film lasts 33:20 minutes. Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering. EMPHYSEMA | BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATIONEMPHYSEMA LUNG SOUNDSEMPHYSEMA LUNG SURGERYEMPHYSEMA LUNG SURGERYCAN EMPHYSEMA CAUSE LUNG CANCERLUNGDISEASES EMPHYSEMA
Emphysema is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. This and chronic (or long-term) bronchitis are the two main components of COPD. If you have emphysema, the walls of the air sacs in your lungs are damaged. Healthy lungs are made up of millions of tiny air sacs (alveoli) with elastic walls. This is where oxygen is taken into the SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
PHYSICAL SIGNS OF THE END OF LIFE Loss of appetite is a common issue and is often a natural part of the disease process. A little of what you fancy can help increase the amount you eat, bring you pleasure and ultimately boost quality of life. If you find swallowing difficult, choose softer, moister foods. Sometimes, smaller meals plus snacks throughout the day work well. EPWORTH SLEEPINESS SCALE Talk to your GP about your circumstances. Scores can be interpreted as follows: 0-5 lower normal daytime sleepiness. 6-10 normal daytime sleepiness. 11-12 mild excessive daytime symptoms. 13-15 moderate excessive daytime symptoms. 16-24 severe excessive daytime symptoms. COPD SELF-MANAGEMENT PLAN The first half of our self-management plan explains what COPD is, how you can manage it well, and what to do if you have a flare-up of your symptoms. The second half has blank forms for you to complete to help you monitor your condition and progress. Use our self-management plan in the way that works best for you – daily, weekly, monthly. STRENGTH EXERCISES: EXERCISE VIDEO Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home. Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering. Level 3: For people who feel short of breath after doing high energy activities like walking up hills and carrying heavy groceries. SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING? Face coverings are not harmful to people wearing them. a few people with a lung condition will find that face masks increase their sensation of breathlessness to the extent they can’t tolerate wearing one. Most people with a lung condition, even if it’s severe, can manage to wear a face mask for a short period of time, andshouldn't worry
RECOVERY FROM PNEUMONIA 6 weeks. you’ll cough less and find it easier to breathe. 3 months. most of your symptoms should be gone, though you may still feel tired. 6 months. you should feel back to normal. You’ll recover gradually. You can help by eating well and doing some exercise including deep breathing exercises. At first, you’ll need plenty of rest. COPD (CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) COPD describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to empty air out of the lungs because the airways have become narrowed. In this section you will find information about what COPD is, the symptoms you might get, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. WHICH INHALERS ARE KINDEST TO THE ENVIRONMENT? Nick Hopkinson, our medical director, explains what inhaler users can do to help the environment. New advice from the National Institute for Clinical and Healthcare Excellence (NICE) encourages health care professional and patients to think about the environment when choosing and using inhalers.. This is sensible, and you shouldn’t worry ifyou use inhalers.
IPF – THE FINAL STAGES IPF – the final stages. David's story deals with the subject of dying in an honest and open way. David wrote this story in 2014, after being told he was approaching end of life. Although I had a cough and minor problems with my breathing early in 2008 and some ‘crackling’ sounds in my lungs, it was not until later that yearit was
TESTS TO MEASURE YOUR OXYGEN LEVELS Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) assessment What is a long-term oxygen therapy assessment? Some people with very low oxygen levels may benefit from using oxygen therapy.. A long-term oxygen therapy assessment is a set of tests to measure the levels of oxygen in your blood to see if they are low enough for oxygen therapy to be helpful. PSEUDOMONAS INFECTION Pseudomonas is a common type of bacteria usually found in soil and water. It rarely causes problems in people with healthy lungs. Pseudomonas can be difficult to treat , as it’s resistant to commonly-used antibiotics, like penicillin, doxycycline and erythromycin. You may need to take different antibiotics if you havePseudomonas.
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