How can I look after my lung health in cold weather? | Q&A with GP, Dr Andy – November 2021

Welcome to November’s question and answer session with GP, Dr Andy. These short sessions are designed to help people with asthma and other lung conditions. In this episode Dr Andy will answer some of the most popular questions coming through the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Helplines.

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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction to Dr Andy’s Q&A – November 2021
00:41 – What is your advice regarding children with undiagnosed or poorly controlled asthma?
03:24 – Why is it important for a person with asthma to have the correct inhaler technique?
05:06 – During the winter season, what should people with lung conditions look out for?
08:44– Thanks for watching, please subscribe to our channel.

USEFUL LINKS:
• For information about diagnosing asthma:
• https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/diag...
• Advice and support to help your child with asthma: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/child/
• Visit Asthma UK’s inhaler technique, video library: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inha...
• To download asthma action plans: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/reso...
• Call our nurse helpline for expert information for parents: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/reso...
• For more information on asthma and the weather, visit: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/trig...
• For more information on lung conditions and cold weather, visit: https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-yo...

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•   / asthmauk  
•   / asthmauk  
•   / britishlungfoundation  
•   / lunguk  

• Asthma UK Blog: https://blog.asthma.org.uk/
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