Common Long Term Conditions (Children)
Chest and lungs (Children)
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS - SELF REFERRAL
PHARMACIST SUPPORT
As the NHS suggests
You can get advice and support with a new medication from a pharmacist for asthma.
New Medicine Service (NMS) – NHS
FURTHER SUPPORT
There is other local support provided below:
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR ALL LONG TERM CONDITIONS - SELF REFERRAL
Support for a child or young person with a long term condition needs to be broader than just focusing on medical needs but also involves considering what matters to them in supporting their overall wellbeing. This is delivered as personalised care which includes local support for physical, mental and social wellbeing. See under
- Long term conditions support – children and young people
In particular mental health support may be helpful on some occasions.
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
ASTHMA
From Asthma UK
Helpline for any question about your asthma Helpline | Asthma UK
ANY LUNG CONDITION
From the British Lung foundation
Helpline for any question about your respiratory (chest) condition Speak to our helpline | British Lung Foundation
ASTHMA FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
Emergency
From Asthma and Lung UK
Asthma attacks: Easy to follow emergency advice on what to do if you or someone you’re with has an asthma attack. Asthma attacks | Asthma + Lung UK
general information
From the NHS, Patient info and NICE
Asthma
- Asthma – NHS
- Asthma | Symptoms, Causes and Treatment | Patient
- Asthma | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
From Asthma and Lung UK
- Asthma Asthma | Asthma + Lung UK
- How to manage your asthma Managing asthma | Asthma + Lung UK
- Using your inhalers (learning the right technique) Using your inhalers | Asthma + Lung UK
- Living with asthma Living with a lung condition | Asthma + Lung UK
- Asthma and your child Asthma UK | Asthma and your child
From Patient info
Chest and lung: with a section on “Information on Asthma” Chest and Lungs | Patient
From Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
Detailed evidence-based guidelines produced for patients based on a systematic review of the scientific literature. Very helpfully the patient booklet, visually shows how strong the evidence is for any treatment recommendation made.
Asthma Asthma (sign.ac.uk)
From the British Thoracic Society
Guidelines Guidelines | British Thoracic Society | Better lung health for all
Action plan
From Asthma and Lung UK
- Your Asthma Action Plan Your asthma action plan | Asthma + Lung UK
- Download Leaflets and booklets (scroll down page to find): Action plans and peak flow diary Health Advice Resources – Asthma + Lung UK
The asthma control test- are your asthma symptoms well controlled?
From GSK
“The Asthma Control Test is a way to help you and your healthcare provider determine if your asthma symptoms are well controlled” Welcome to the Asthma Control Test
VACCINATIONs
From Asthma UK
Flu vaccinations for people with asthma Flu vaccinations | Asthma + Lung UK
From the NHS
Children’s flu vaccine Child flu vaccine – NHS
More information on vaccinations, see under
MORE INFORMATION ON ALLERGY
There is a separate page on allergy see under
LUNG CONDITIONS FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
From the Asthma and Lung UK
Living with a lung condition Living with a lung condition | Asthma + Lung UK
From the British Thoracic Society
Guidelines Guidelines | British Thoracic Society | Better lung health for all
From Patient info
Chest and lung Chest and Lungs | Patient
From NICE
Mainly applies to adults and not particularly long-term conditions
Respiratory Respiratory | Specialities | CKS | NICE
vaccinations
From NHS Choices
Flu Vaccinations and Long-Term Respiratory Conditions Child flu vaccine – NHS
Pneumococcal vaccine overview
From Gov UK
See under chapter 25 of the Green Book
Pneumoccocal vaccine see table 25.2 Immunisation against infectious disease: the green book front cover and contents page – GOV.UK
More information on vaccinations see under
Videos and podcasts
On the videos and podcasts page there are links to some relevant videos and podcasts covering the topic of chest and lungs.
- Videos And Podcasts – see section “health conditions.”
