You may already be using strategies which help you cope, or have found you have no choice but to change your daily routines. Other people may have given you suggestions for coping strategies to help you to manage your breathlessness, symptoms and situations. There are many strategies which may be helpful and we would suggest, […]
Is your child exposed to smoking? If so how are they exposed?: Active? Is your child smoking? Passive? Is there someone at home who smokes when your child is in the house? Friends? Are they being exposed to second hand smoke from their friends? Family? Are they exposed to smoke when visiting other family? Does […]
Information and education topics are tailored to the needs of the group. Topics that the information sessions may cover are: How the lungs work. How to live well with your lung problem. How to manage a flare-up or exacerbation. How to clear your chest. Medicines and inhalers. Help to stop smoking. How to control your […]
You may already be using strategies which help you cope, or have found you have no choice but to change your daily routines. Other people may have given you suggestions to help you to manage your breathing control, symptoms and situations. There are many strategies which may be helpful and we would suggest, if you […]
Your team should ask about smoking Active? Is your child smoking? Passive? Is there someone at home who smokes when your child is in the house? Friends? Are they being exposed to second hand smoke from their friends? Family? Are they exposed to smoke when visiting other family? Does your child like smoking? Has your […]
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 […]
At first it may feel overwhelming to think about stopping. Don’t waste time feeling guilty about the past. Think about the future. First of all you need to make the decision that you really want to stop. Only you know if you are ready to quit. Then get all the help and support you need […]
Home oxygen is usually prescribed for a minimum of 15 hours a day. This sounds like a lot but if used overnight it may give you some oxygen free time during the day. Do Don’t Do keep nose and mouth healthy. Drink at least 6 to 8 cups of water or juice to keep hydrated. […]
These are just some health benefits as soon as you quit smoking After 20 minutes – Blood pressure and pulse improve. After 8 hours – Oxygen levels in the blood improve. After 1 day – Lungs start to clear out mucous and other debris. After 2 days – Sense of taste and smell starts to […]
At first it may feel overwhelming to think about stopping. Don’t waste time feeling guilty about the past. Think about the future. First of all you need to make the decision that you really want to stop. Only you know if you are ready to quit. Then get all the help and support you need […]
