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Travelling safely with a lung condition

… a review and making sure your self-management plan or asthma action plan is up to date. Travelling abroad can take … or cold weather can affect you and lead to flare-ups or an asthma attack. Hot weather also increases the amount of ozone … asthma action plan and make sure it lists details of the treatments you need in an emergency. It’s helpful to give …

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Lowering your risk from air pollution

… Lowering your risk from air pollution Find out what you can do to lower your risk from air pollution, including checking pollution alerts, and what steps you can take yourself to …

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Peak flow

Peak flow Find out about peak flow, how it is used to diagnose and monitor asthma, how to test your peak flow at home, and what your scores mean. On this page What is peak flow? When is peak flow used? How to use a peak flow …

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Depression and your lung condition

… how it could affect your lung condition, and what treatments and support are available. On this page What is … manage your lung condition better and lower your risk of asthma attacks or flare ups. Break the cycle of depression … But if you need to take high dose steroids for your asthma or lung condition, there is a higher risk of side …

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Preventing COVID-19

… if you have certain lung conditions or are having certain treatments. If you think you’re high risk, speak to your GP, … being treated with biologic therapies? If you have severe asthma and are treated with biologics (known as mAbs, or … it. If possible, you shouldn’t have your vaccine and your asthma biologic on the same day. Good hygiene There are …

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Air pollution at work

… Air pollution at work Find out how your job might expose you to indoor air pollution. We also have information on your rights in the … and Safety Executive (HSE) . Find out more about air pollution in your workplace on the HSE’s website or at …