… end of life. For example, they might be given morphine. Oxygen levels  Oxygen therapy can sometimes cause soreness in the nose from the … time of death If your loved one dies in hospital, a care home, or a hospice, the staff will let you know what to do. …

… to breathe and may feel they can’t control their breathing.   In the UK, 1 in 10 people experience … you need to take deep breaths but can’t. You might feel breathing is very hard work and exhausting.  Breathlessness … As we get more anxious, we may become more aware of our breathing, breathe faster, and tense our breathing muscles. …

… your airways are wider and become inflamed with thick phlegm (sputum). This means your airways may not clear properly. Too much phlegm can cause bacterial infections, which can lead to …

… more than normal a change in colour or consistency in your phlegm (mucus). Antibiotics won’t help if your chest … a five-day course. Mucolytics If you cough up a lot of phlegm (mucus), you may be given a drug called a mucolytic as a tablet or syrup. This may make your phlegm thinner and easier to cough up. You can read more …

… physiotherapist. The course includes:   a physical exercise programme made for you  information on looking after … Managing bladder leaks (incontinence) Living with a lung condition like bronchiectasis can sometimes put extra … to block off the blood vessels that cause the bleeding.  Lung transplant A lung transplant is rarely needed in …

… including risks to your heart and circulation. If you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or asthma, OSA …

… treatment will depend on the cause of the fibrosis. Once lung scarring occurs in the lungs it cannot be reversed, so … Find support in your area, including support groups, exercise and singing for lung health. Pulmonary fibrosis resources Tools to help you …