Gloucestershire Self Management – Live Better to Feel Better
Self-management is about finding ways, and learning techniques, which enable you to control your long-term health condition, rather than having it control you.
The Live Better to Feel Better (PDF) course has been designed with you in mind, to provide you with these techniques as well as the confidence and awareness to use them appropriately.
LBFB Poster (PDF)
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0300 421 1623
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www.ghc.nhs.uk
Email
gloucestershire.selfmanagement@nhs.netAsthma
Asthma is a common condition that affects the airways with typical symptoms being wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Treatment usually works well to ease and prevent symptoms.
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit an annual review of your asthma symptoms please use this form. If your symptoms are deteriorating or you are having any concerns please make an appointment with our Nurse.
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Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-term condition of the lungs where the flow of air to the lungs is restricted (obstructed). The condition is most often caused by smoking and stopping smoking is always advised as the best treatment.
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)Flu Vaccinations and Long Term Respiratory Conditions
This leaflet is for patients with long term respiratory (breathing) conditions and explains the importance of having an annual flu vaccine to protect you from getting the flu virus.
Respiratory Conditions and the Flu Vaccine (PDF)British Lung Foundation
British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs and has been researching lung conditions for 30 years. Its aim is to improve care – and to prevent, treat and cure lung diseases.
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www.blf.org.ukHow to use your inhaler
Improve your inhaler technique in three minutes. Watch these short videos to learn how to use your inhaler properly and better manage your respiratory symptoms.
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www.asthma.org.ukSpirometry (Lung Function) Patient Information
We hope that this leaflet provides the information you need about your forthcoming breathing test (spirometry). If you can, please complete the questionnaire and bring to your appointment.
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Spirometry patient information (PDF)British Lung Foundation – Coronavirus Support
Here you’ll find all our information about coronavirus and useful links for the latest updates. The new type of coronavirus which causes an illness called COVID-19 is now spreading in countries across the world including the UK.
Phone
03000 030 555
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www.blf.org.ukAsthma UK Helpline
Questions about your medicines? Worried about your child’s asthma symptoms? Want to reduce your risk of an asthma attack?
Phone
0300 222 5800
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www.asthma.org.ukAsthma UK Resources
Our award-winning resources have been created using the most trusted evidence and evaluated by healthcare professionals and people with asthma.
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www.asthma.org.ukComplete the Cycle Scheme
Complete the Cycle is the first national recycling and recovery scheme for respiratory inhalers. We want to reduce waste and greenhouse gases by moving towards a more environmentally sustainable treatment of respiratory disease.
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Complete the cycle scheme (PDF)Bronchiectasis
Information about bronchiectasis, its causes, diagnosis and how to live with a lung condition.
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Bronchiectasis | Asthma + Lung UKMalnutrition Pathway
Managing Adult Malnutrition, including a pathway for the appropriate use of
oral nutritional supplements (ONS).
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www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk
Posters
Eating well for your Lungs (PDF)
Your guide to making the most of your food (PDF)
Nutrition support in COPD (PDF)Mind Song
Breathe in Sing out is all about taking an active part in managing your breathing. The aim is to improve the physical, emotional and social effects of COPD on your everyday life, and to introduce an enjoyable way of self-managing your lung condition.
Each group is run by an experienced leader with a good understanding of COPD and respiratory conditions.
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Breathe in Sing out – MindsongKeeping Active with a Lung Condition
If you have a lung condition, being active can help to improve your quality of life and help you manage your condition.
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www.blf.org.uk