
Chest and lungs videos
Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria RawUrsprungligen publicerad 26 Jun 2025
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Breathing problems like asthma, COPD, and bronchitis can affect your daily life, but understanding them is key to managing symptoms. Whether you're dealing with a persistent cough, shortness of breath, or flare-ups, our chest and lungs video hub features expert-led videos that offer practical advice to help you take control of your symptoms and breathe easier.
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Astma
Astma is a long-term lung condition that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow, making it harder to breathe. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest
How do I know if I have asthma?
When do I need to worry about my asthma?
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term lung condition that makes it hard to breathe due to narrowed airways and lung damage. Treatments includes stopping smoking, using inhalers or medications to ease symptoms, and pulmonary rehab to improve lung function and quality of life.
Does stopping smoking make a difference to COPD?
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Breathlessness
Tillbaka till innehållBreathlessness can be caused by a range of issues, including lung conditions like asthma or COPD, heart problems, anxiety, or simply being unfit. It happens when your body isn’t getting enough oxygen or your lungs have to work harder than usual.
What being breathless could mean
Bronkit
Tillbaka till innehållBronkit is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to your lungs. It is usually caused by a viral infection. Common symptoms include, coughing, mucus production, and difficulty breathing, and can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting).
What is bronchitis?
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A hosta is your body's way of clearing your airways from irritants such as mucus, dust, or germs. It can be dry or produce phlegm and is often a symptom of infections, allergies, or other respiratory conditions.
When do I need a chest X-Ray if I have a cough?
Treatments
Tillbaka till innehållCommon treatments for chest and lung conditions include inhalers or antibiotics, lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking, and therapies like pulmonary rehabilitation to improve breathing and manage symptoms.
Do decongestants help?
Are steroid inhalers safe?
Quitting Smoking
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Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Ursprungligen publicerad
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Victoria RawGranskad av
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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