Living with a lung condition
Life with a lung condition
Hot weather and your lungs
Hot weather can make asthma and other lung condition symptoms worse. Find out how to stay well in hot weather.
Cold weather and your lungs
Cold weather can make the symptoms of your lung condition worse and increase your risk becoming unwell. Find out how to stay well this winter.
How to use your inhaler
Watch our short video guides about using your inhaler correctly. The right technique will ensure you’re getting the right dose, so you can better manage your symptoms.
Air pollution
Find out how to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution.
Indoor air pollution and allergies
Find out about the types of air pollution and allergies you might find in your home and at work. We also have advice about improving your indoor air quality.
Stop smoking
If you have a lung condition, the best thing you can do for your lungs is to quit smoking. Find out about the different ways you can quit smoking.
Sex and relationships
Find out about sex and relationships when you live with a lung condition
Mental health and wellbeing
We explain why mental health can be affected when you have a lung condition, the different mental health issues you might face and ways you can manage or treat them.
End of life
This information is for people with a long-term lung condition who are coming to the end of their life. It’s also for those who are close to them, including carers, family, and friends.
Travelling with a lung condition
Everything you need to know when planning your holiday if you have a lung condition
Healthy eating and weight
Find out why eating well and staying a healthy weight is important if you live with a lung condition.
Financial support and benefits when you have a lung condition
Find out about welfare benefits and other types of financial support for people living with a lung condition in the UK.
Keeping active with a lung condition
Find out how staying active can help you manage your lung condition. We also have information on pulmonary rehabilitation and tips on how to stay motivated.
Music and your lungs
Find out how singing and playing musical instruments can help your lungs when you have a lung condition.
Caring for someone with a lung condition
Find out the support available if you're caring for someone with a lung condition
Sleep and lung conditions
Find out how your lung condition might be affecting your sleep.
Fasting with a lung condition
Find out how to stay safe and healthy during Ramadan if you're living with a lung condition like asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis.
Working with a lung condition
Find out how to get the support you need to make work life with a lung condition easier
Getting a GP appointment
We know from calls to our helpline that it can be hard to get a GP appointment sometimes. Here’s some advice for getting in touch with your GP.
Fireworks and bonfires with a lung condition
Smoke and chemicals from fireworks could affect your lung condition. Find out how to stay well around fireworks and bonfires.
Stay well during the festive season
There’s a lot you can do to stay well during the festive season. Find out how to prepare for the upcoming holidays and winter celebrations like Christmas.
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