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Recovering from pneumonia

… Pneumonia sometimes causes scarring of the lungs, known as pulmonary fibrosis. We have support for people living with this … lung problems, including scarring of the lungs, known as pulmonary fibrosis, especially if the pneumonia is severe. We …

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How do you prevent pneumonia?

… This includes people with diseases like COPD or severe asthma . Most people only need to have this vaccine once. If … Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk WhatsApp helpline (asthma) 07999 377 775 Next What is pneumonia? Causes, …

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What is lung cancer and how is it caused?

… Page last reviewed: 31 July 2023 Next review due: 31 July 2026 … On this page, we have information on what lung cancer …

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Support for IPF

… with IPF, from support groups to our helpline, and our pulmonary fibrosis passports. Pulmonary fibrosis support groups Being diagnosed and living …

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What is IPF?

… doctor about your own situation. How does IPF affect breathing? Scar tissue causes the lungs to become stiffer and … that scars your lungs and reduces the efficiency of your breathing. … What is IPF? …

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Managing COPD flare-ups

… Managing COPD flare-ups On this page What are the signs of a flare-up? … flare-ups? Print this page Find out about how to manage a COPD flare-up (exacerbation) and ways you can be prepared. A … – sometimes called an acute exacerbation – is when your COPD symptoms become particularly severe. Call 999 if you’re …

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Asthma and your child's sleep

… your child from sleeping well. For example, steroids or montelukast. Read more about asthma medicines and sleep . …