Respiratory Support

Asthma

Asthma is a long-term condition caused by inflammation of the airways in the lungs.

Asthma is well controlled in most people most of the time. It shouldn’t restrict your daily life (including your sleep) in any way.

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

It’s important that COPD is diagnosed as early as possible.


Asthma

For NHS Scotland – Asthma Information please click here


COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.

People with COPD have difficulties breathing.

COPD does not usually become noticeable until after the age of 35. Most people diagnosed with the condition are over 50 years old.

Stop smoking

Stopping smoking is the best way for people with COPD to help themselves feel better.

Stopping smoking at an early stage of the disease makes a huge difference. Any damage already done to the airways cannot be reversed. But giving up smoking can slow the rate at which the condition worsens.

For NHS Scotland COPD advice please click here