Lung Health Support: Breathing Easier
Having healthy lungs helps you breathe well. Here you can find help for your lungs. This is your Lung Health Support guide. It has simple ways to learn about your inhaler, check your asthma, and get local help for breathing problems.
If you have asthma or another lung problem, your inhaler prescription might change.
Asthma + Lung UK explains what this means and how it can help you breathe better.
What’s Changing
The type of inhaler you get from your doctor may be different.
Some changes are to make inhalers better for your health and better for the environment.
What to Do
Keep using your inhaler until your doctor or nurse says to change it.
If you get a new inhaler, ask how to use it.
Tell your doctor if you feel your breathing is worse.
For more information, visit: ASTHMA + LUNG UK
Using your inhaler the right way is very important for your asthma or other lung problems. Asthma + Lung UK has easy videos. They show you how to use different types of inhalers. Make sure you get the most help from your medicine. Watch Inhaler Video Guides on Asthma + Lung UK.
Is your asthma well controlled? This simple test helps you find out. It’s a quick way to check your breathing problems often. It can help you talk better with your doctor or asthma nurse about your medicine plan.
If you have a lung problem, you might feel alone. But you don’t have to. Asthma + Lung UK has many ways to help. They have local groups, online chats, and phone lines. You can talk to others who understand. You can also get good advice from experts.
If you have a long-term lung problem, special exercises can help you feel much better. They can also mean you don’t need to go to hospital as often. This paper tells you about the local exercises in our area. It explains how they can help you manage your breathing and feel easier. Always talk to your doctor or a lung expert if these exercises are right for you.
Did you know how you choose your inhaler and how well your asthma is managed can make a big difference to our Earth? This paper tells you how different inhalers affect the environment. It also shows how good asthma control can help make our world greener. Learn how you can make a good change. Download the Environmental Impact of Inhalers Leaflet (PDF)
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