Asthma can be dangerous but if it is treated and managed properly you can significantly reduce the chance of an asthma attack in the majority of people with asthma. The aim of your treatment is to keep you as free from symptoms and flare-ups as possible. Take your treatment as prescribed and use your inhalers […]
From teenage years to your twenties your life changes significantly. You may have exams, leave school, start work, be unable to find work, start new relationships, become pregnant, travel or move away from home. All of these situations are different some stressful others exciting but all are made easier if your asthma is being well […]
People who continue to smoke and have asthma will have: Worse asthma symptoms due to irritation from the smoke. More hospital admissions than non smokers. Risk more lung damage including developing COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Reduced effect from inhalers and other medicine. You may need higher does of preventer medicines to control symptoms. Smoking […]
People who manage to quit smoking when living with COPD are likely to: Have fewer chest infections. Have fewer hospital admissions. Less decline of lungs and less lung damage. Respond better to the effect of inhalers and other medicines than smokers.
Some children will take their inhalers perfectly well without a problem. However if you are having difficulty with your child taking their inhalers , here is a technique you may want to try. Wrap the child in a blanket or towel. Get them to cuddle up so they feel safe. Try to stay calm and reassuring. […]
Small children are not physically stronger than you but they can be emotionally stronger. They know what buttons to push to get a response. If they start to cry and fight this makes the child cough and wheeze. They know that you don’t want to see them cry or cough or wheeze so you stop […]
Inhaled medicines are used to help treat symptoms of asthma. Inhalers come in all different styles, shapes and sizes. They may be aerosol inhalers or single dose capsules loaded into an inhaler device. See A practical guide to inhalers for more information. Some people when using inhalers may be advised to use a spacer device. This […]
Asthma is usually treated with medicines given by inhaler. Inhalers, if used correctly, deliver the medicine direct to the lungs. There are many different types of inhaler device available – the images above are just a few of the many available. Your child should be provided with an inhaler device which is appropriate for them […]
Try to encourage your child to take their inhalers. Have an inhaler routine with your child which is relaxed for them and you. Be prepared to try again. Many children will need time to learn how to take inhalers. Give small children lots of praise when they do well and if they don’t take the […]
