14 guides
Respiratory
Lung, airway, breathing, cold, flu, and sleep-breathing guides.
Asthma
Asthma causes coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and breathlessness. Learn common triggers, how inhalers are used now, and what to do during an asthma attack.
RespiratoryBronchitis
Bronchitis usually causes a cough that lasts up to about 3 weeks and is most often caused by a virus. Learn what helps, when antibiotics are not useful, and when to get medical advice.
RespiratoryCommon cold
The common cold is a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, mainly affecting the nose and throat. Over 200 different viruses can cause it.
RespiratoryCOVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. It ranges from no symptoms at all to severe pneumonia requiring.
RespiratoryCroup
Croup is a common childhood illness that causes a barking cough and can make breathing noisy. Learn which children can usually be cared for at home and when to get urgent help.
RespiratoryEmphysema
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in which the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are progressively destroyed. This.
RespiratoryFlu (influenza)
Flu usually comes on quickly and can make some people seriously ill. Learn the common symptoms, who is higher risk, and when urgent medical advice is needed.
RespiratoryLung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the UK and worldwide. There are two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC, ~85% of cases).
RespiratoryNasal polyps
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, non-cancerous growths on the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. They result from chronic inflammation. Small polyps.
RespiratoryNonallergic rhinitis
Nonallergic rhinitis refers to nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, or postnasal drip that is not caused by allergy or infection. It results from.
RespiratoryPneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can cause cough, fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Learn who is most at risk, when to seek urgent help, and how recovery usually goes.
RespiratorySinusitis
Sinusitis often follows a cold and usually gets better without antibiotics. Learn the common symptoms, what can ease pressure and congestion, and when severe pain, swelling, or vision changes need urgent help.
RespiratorySleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition where the throat repeatedly collapses during sleep, temporarily stopping breathing. Each episode causes brief.
RespiratoryWhooping cough
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It causes severe prolonged coughing fits.