Do you need support with a ventilator at home due to lung and other health conditions?
We have a special online community group offering you the chance to talk with peers and discuss important issues.
You can find out more information here: orlo.uk/k6qA0
Breathe Easy Lates is an evening support group for anyone with a lung condition. Come along to meet new people and find your community. It’s online so can join from anywhere that’s convenient for you. Find more information here: orlo.uk/SAyG4
❄️If you have a lung condition, you might find that cold air irritates your airways. This can then bring on your symptoms, such as coughing and shortness of breath.
Check our advice to stay well this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/co…
Did you know the colour of your phlegm can tell you about your lung health? Yellow or green phlegm, for example, can mean you have an infection. If you have more than usual, or it changes colour or thickness, it could mean you’re unwell. Find out more: orlo.uk/B0Vil
With the temperature dropping, if you have a lung condition it's good to be prepared.
Our free winter health guide gives you all the tools you need to stay well this season. Get your personalised guide today: bit.ly/4fBBGzj
I have found this list of 'warm and welcoming places' within the Wigan Borough. I think this is a very useful list this time of year! 🥰 @k_mantron@WWLPatientExp@WWLNHS
Do you know how to use your pMDI correctly? 🫁
Getting your technique right can help you manage yourr symptoms better. Head to our website to watch the full video: orlo.uk/IOUvd
Today is World Pneumonia Day.
We support healthcare professionals year-round with a range of guides, tools and research.
Find free pneumonia related resources on our website 👉: tinyurl.com/td5xxjta
In honor of COPD Awareness Month, Raleigh Guice with Clean Air Dynamics, joins us with helpful tips on how to improve indoor air quality, which is essential for those living with chronic lung disease.
To learn more about Clean Air Dynamics, visit copdfoundation.org/Clean-Air-Dyna…
Smoke and chemicals from fireworks and bonfires can affect your lung condition.
We're urging people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD to take extra care when attending displays. If you have a preventer inhaler, take it everyday as prescribed. This will help you manage…
This month is COPD Awareness Month. The Respiratory Futures website has a range of resources to support those working in COPD: bit.ly/3tU5kN3#COPDAwareness
Join our free online COPD support group to meet and connect with other patients to chat about your condition, as well as hear from a range of great speakers: orlo.uk/CoTYI
With the air getting colder, and people spending more time indoors, seasonal illnesses can spread more quickly 🤧 Protect yourself from viruses this #winter by getting your vaccines.
👨⚕️👩⚕️ Ask your GP or pharmacist to find out if you’re eligible.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Living with a lung condition can have mental and emotional challenges. Alongside support from your GP or specialist team, there are lots of things you can do to support your emotional wellbeing: orlo.uk/pDo4C
This month is #Stoptober - the perfect opportunity to help smokers quit. It is much easier to stop smoking with the right support.
Helpful resources are available on the NHS England: bit.ly/3PSN92M and Respiratory Futures: bit.ly/45mWIM9 websites.
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