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Cough, Chest & Breathing Problems
This section provides guidance from our clinicians about coughs, chest infections, asthma, COPD and breathlessness.
Select a topic below to learn how these problems are treated, how to manage symptoms, and when to seek help.
Understanding Chest Infections and Antibiotics
Why most chest infections do not need antibiotics and when they may still help.
Treating Chest Infections at Home
Practical advice on symptom relief, recovery and staying comfortable.
Chest Infections: Red Flags
Important warning signs that mean you may need medical review.
Treating a Cough at Home
Simple self-care advice for a cough and when to seek further help.
Understanding COPD
What COPD means, how it affects the lungs, and how it is managed.
COPD Inhalers: The Sprinter and The Marathon Runner
How COPD inhalers work and when to use each type.
Living Well with COPD: Building Your Toolkit
Pulmonary rehabilitation, vaccinations and practical ways to stay well.
Nutrition for COPD
How food and energy intake affect strength, breathing and recovery.
COPD & Smoking
Why stopping smoking is the most important step for slowing COPD down.
Your Annual COPD Review
Why annual reviews matter and what happens during your appointment.
Winter-Proofing Your Lungs: 3 Steps to Stay Well
Simple steps to reduce COPD flare-ups during the winter months.
Asthma Diagnosis: Connecting the Dots
How asthma is diagnosed using symptoms, history and breathing tests.
Updating Asthma Care: The "2-in-1" Approach
How modern asthma care combines relief and prevention in one inhaler.
Asthma Triggers: Managing Your "Sparks"
Common asthma triggers and practical ways to reduce flare-ups.
Winter-Proofing Your Asthma: 3 Steps to Stay Well
How to prepare for winter and reduce the risk of asthma attacks.
Your Annual Asthma Review
Why asthma reviews matter and what happens during your appointment.