Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome – and how you can manage it
We go beyond explaining what IBS is. Benefit from an overview of the condition, from the causes and subtypes, to an introduction on how to manage symptoms.
Preventing progression of asthma & COPD: Protect your lungs for the long term
Small steps can make a big difference when you live with asthma or COPD. This article covers how to protect your lungs through vaccinations, avoiding triggers like pollution and allergens, and attending regular check-ups – so you can breathe easier and stay well.
Improving sleep quality with asthma and COPD: Tips for better rest and breathing
Sleep and breathing are closely connected, especially for those with asthma or COPD. Discover how these conditions affect your sleep, why poor sleep impacts your health, and practical strategies to improve rest and manage symptoms.
Mind and body care for asthma & COPD: Ways to support your mental wellbeing
Managing asthma or COPD involves more than just your lungs. This article explores how mental wellbeing, stress management, and mind-body medicine techniques can help you breathe easier and improve your quality of life.
Breathe easier: How nature and our environment can support asthma and COPD
Discover how time in nature and reducing pollution exposure can support your breathing and wellbeing with asthma or COPD.
How eating habits affect breathing: Digestive triggers for asthma and COPD
Meal timing, portion size, and acid reflux can all impact breathing, especially for people with asthma or COPD. This article explores the science behind how digestion and the lungs interact, the role of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD), and practical ways to manage symptoms through healthy eating habits.
Breathing easier with exercise: Safe and effective workouts for asthma and COPD
Learn how the right types of exercise can improve breathing, stamina, and quality of life for people with asthma or COPD. Explore the evidence, discover safe techniques, and find out how to get started.
Breathing exercises for Asthma and COPD: Evidence-based ways to breathe easier
Wondering whether your symptoms are asthma, COPD, or something else entirely? This step-by-step guide explains how doctors diagnose lung conditions, the tests you might be offered (like spirometry, peak flow, and FeNO), and why getting the right diagnosis is crucial for better treatment and control. Learn what to expect at your appointment and how to prepare to get the answers you need.
How asthma and COPD are diagnosed: What to expect
Wondering whether your symptoms are asthma, COPD, or something else entirely? This step-by-step guide explains how doctors diagnose lung conditions, the tests you might be offered (like spirometry, peak flow, and FeNO), and why getting the right diagnosis is crucial for better treatment and control. Learn what to expect at your appointment and how to prepare to get the answers you need.
Returning to work after an asthma or COPD flare-up: Your supportive guide
Returning to work after time off due to an asthma or COPD flare-up can feel daunting. This article explores why a gradual return can help rebuild confidence and lung health, and how a GP-issued fit note can support you with workplace adjustments.