Chest and lungs – articles and advice
Lung cancer
Articles on respiratory health, breathing conditions, and managing lung problems. For trusted reference, see our Patient Information Leaflets on chest and lung health.
Lung cancer
A persistent cough or breathlessness could be early signs of lung cancer. Discover the causes, how it's diagnosed, and the treatments that can help.
Asma
Wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness can all signal asthma. Discover what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatments that help you breathe easier.
- The effect of air pollution on asthma sufferers
- Come affrontare l'asma in estate
- How to handle asthma during the winter months
- Air pollution and asthma: how to protect yourself this summer
- Cosa fare in caso di attacco d'asma
- What is severe asthma and how do you know if you have it?
- What are the main causes of asthma and asthma attacks?
- How is asthma managed and treated?
- Quali sono i diversi tipi di inalatori per l'asma?
- What is eosinophilic asthma and what makes it different?
- Asthma deaths in England and Wales highest in a decade
- Air pollution blamed for a third of new asthma cases in Europe
- Errori comuni da evitare con l'inalatore per l'asma
- Cosa succede durante un attacco d'asma?
- Can you really 'grow out' of asthma?
- I prodotti per la pulizia sono dannosi per la tua salute?
- Come prendersi cura dell'asma di tuo figlio quest'estate
- Why your favourite perfume could trigger an asthma attack
- Come funzionano gli inalatori?
- Quali sono le migliori forme di esercizio se hai l'asma?
- Peak flow diary
Difficoltà respiratorie
Struggling to catch your breath? Breathing problems can have many causes. Learn when it’s an emergency and what treatments are available to help.
Infezioni toraciche e polmonari
Chest infections can make breathing difficult and cause serious illness. Find out how to recognise the symptoms and what treatments can speed recovery.
Dolore toracico
Chest pain can be worrying. Learn how to tell the difference between muscular strain and serious causes like heart or lung conditions that need urgent care.
COPD
COPD makes breathing harder over time. Find out what causes it, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatments that can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Tosse e raffreddore
A cough that won’t go away can be irritating—or a sign of something more serious. Learn about common causes and when to see your doctor.
- È pertosse o solo un raffreddore?
- When to worry about a persistent cough
- Cosa mangiare quando hai il raffreddore
- Le pastiglie di zinco possono proteggere da tosse, raffreddore, influenza e COVID-19?
- Tosse, raffreddore e mal di gola: il miele è migliore dei trattamenti da banco?
- How to stop coughing at night
- Dovresti andare al lavoro quando hai il raffreddore?
- La tua tosse è davvero un'infezione toracica?
- How to avoid catching a cold on public transport
Salute dei polmoni
From long-term conditions to sudden infections, chest and lung problems can affect anyone. Learn the causes and how they can be managed effectively.
- Why is air pollution so dangerous for your lungs?
- 7 everyday habits to improve your lung health
- Chest and lungs videos
- What are the risks of a lung transplant?
- How physiotherapy can help people with lung conditions
- Air pollution in major cities for lungs is as bad as smoking 20 cigarettes a day
- Come mantenere i polmoni sani per tutta la vita
- Il sistema respiratorio