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Asma
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Asma
Las sibilancias, la tos y la falta de aire pueden ser síntomas de asma. Descubre sus causas, cómo se diagnostica y los tratamientos que te ayudarán a respirar mejor.
- What happens during an asthma attack?
- Cómo afrontar el asma en verano
- What is severe asthma and how do you know if you have it?
- ¿Cuáles son las principales causas del asma y de las crisis asmáticas?
- Errores comunes que hay que evitar con los inhaladores para el asma
- How to handle asthma during the winter months
- What are the best forms of exercise if you have asthma?
- How to look after your child's asthma this summer
- Are cleaning products bad for your health?
- Can you really 'grow out' of asthma?
- Asthma deaths in England and Wales highest in a decade
- Por qué tu perfume favorito puede desencadenar un ataque de asma
- Peak flow diary
- What to do if you have an asthma attack
- ¿Cuáles son los distintos tipos de inhaladores para el asma?
- ¿Cómo se controla y trata el asma?
- What is eosinophilic asthma and what makes it different?
Dificultades respiratorias
¿Le cuesta recuperar el aliento? Los problemas respiratorios pueden tener muchas causas. Sepa cuándo se trata de una urgencia y qué tratamientos hay disponibles para ayudarle.
Infecciones torácicas y pulmonares
Las infecciones torácicas pueden dificultar la respiración y causar enfermedades graves. Averigüe cómo reconocer los síntomas y qué tratamientos pueden acelerar la recuperación.
- Strep A: what is Strep pneumonia and why are cases rising?
- Can zinc lozenges protect against coughs, colds, flu, and COVID-19?
- What's the difference between double pneumonia and pneumonia?
- What is walking pneumonia?
- What you need to know about pneumonia
COVID-19
- COVID-19 - Hacer frente a la soledad estas Navidades
- How to contribute to COVID-19 research
- What are the long-term health impacts of coronavirus?
- Cómo ayudar a su hijo a adaptarse a un mundo post-COVID
- Protectores: ¿cómo pueden mantenerse a salvo las personas vulnerables al finalizar las restricciones?
- ¿Cuáles son las últimas normas sobre mascarillas en el Reino Unido?
- Lo que sabemos de las nuevas variantes Eris y Pirola de COVID-19
- ¿Por qué las personas de raza negra y asiática corren más riesgo de contraer COVID-19?
- Should we wear face masks after the pandemic?
- Long COVID: What are the symptoms and treatment?
- Is losing your sense of taste and smell a symptom of coronavirus?
- Are any coronavirus home remedies safe or effective?
- Can lifestyle changes reduce your COVID-19 risk?
- ¿Cuáles son las ventajas de combinar las vacunas de refuerzo COVID-19?
- COVID-19: ¿pueden enfermar gravemente los niños por coronavirus?
- COVID-19: cómo mantener activos a los niños durante el bloqueo por coronavirus
- How to cope with a fear of leaving lockdown
- COVID-19: is it safe to send your kids back to school?
- Tips to help your kids get used to face masks and coverings
- COVID-19: cómo hablar a los niños sobre la pandemia de coronavirus
- COVID-19: how to manage back-to-school worries
- Is the pandemic affecting children's development?
- How to help children cope with stress and anxiety during the pandemic
- What are the school COVID rules October 2023?
- Does diabetes increase your risk of coronavirus?
- COVID-19: how to avoid burnout during the coronavirus pandemic
- COVID-19: ¿puedo hacerme la prueba del coronavirus?
- How to reduce your risk of DIY injuries during coronavirus lockdown
- How to make the most of video therapy sessions during lockdown
- COVID-19: how to use pharmacies during the coronavirus pandemic
- COVID-19: how to deal with an eating disorder during coronavirus lockdown
- COVID-19: who can get tested for coronavirus under the new UK guidance?
- What to do if you need contraception or abortion care during lockdown
- COVID-19 antibody tests: how do they work and who can get tested?
- Vitamina D y coronavirus: ¿hay pruebas de que pueda ayudar?
- Coronavirus: why is outdoors safer than inside?
- COVID-19: do you need to wear a mask to avoid coronavirus?
- COVID-19: how does the coronavirus pandemic affect your sleep?
- Coronavirus: how quickly do COVID-19 symptoms develop and how long do they last?
- What to do if you have a dental emergency during the lockdown
- Why lockdown is making us feel exhausted
- COVID-19: can I still get my prescription during the coronavirus lockdown?
- Can apps help you manage your mental health during the pandemic?
- COVID-19: how to manage mood swings during coronavirus lockdown
- Is coronavirus guidance different for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
- Should you worry about your lockdown drinking habits?
- How to cope with traumatic events like the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19: how to cope with loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic
- COVID-19 coronavirus: what can I do under the new rules?
- COVID-19 coronavirus: what is social distancing?
- COVID-19: will sticking to a routine help during coronavirus lockdown?
- COVID-19: how to look after your sexual health during coronavirus lockdown
- Coronavirus: ¿qué son COVID-19 moderado, grave y crítico?
- COVID-19: how does the coronavirus pandemic affect autistic people?
- COVID-19: what to do if you feel suicidal during the coronavirus lockdown
- COVID-19 coronavirus: what to do if you need to see a GP or get medication
- COVID-19 coronavirus: how to eat healthily from the cupboard and freezer
- COVID-19: coronavirus myths debunked
- COVID-19: how to protect yourself against coronavirus
- COVID-19 coronavirus: do I need to self-isolate?
- COVID-19: what happens next with the coronavirus outbreak?
- COVID-19: the latest UK coronavirus guidelines
- COVID-19: do you need to worry about coronavirus?
- COVID-19: what should I do if I think I have coronavirus?
- COVID-19 coronavirus: what is an underlying health condition?
- Coronavirus: how do we become immune to diseases like COVID-19?
- COVID-19: how to look after your mental health during coronavirus lockdown
- COVID-19 coronavirus: how to self-isolate
- COVID-19: is handwashing still important when you're self-isolating?
- COVID-19: how to support vulnerable friends and family during the coronavirus pandemic
- COVID-19: what you need to know about coronavirus and pregnancy
- How to stay healthy while working at home
- COVID-19: what you need to know about coronavirus
- Why is ME/CFS research key to understanding long COVID?
- COVID-19: Can lockdowns change our personalities?
- Coping with anxiety around COVID-19 uncertainty
- COVID-19: How contagious is Omicron?
- COVID-19: Is Omicron a bigger threat than the Delta variant?
- What is the COVID-19 antibody blood test and should I get one?
- COVID-19: ¿cuándo prevén los expertos que la vida volverá a la normalidad?
- COVID-19: how do Omicron symptoms compare to other variants?
- COVID-19: Should vulnerable people shield because of Omicron?
- Are we prepared to fight flu and COVID-19 this winter?
- How to ventilate safely to protect against COVID-19 this winter
- Why are women so vulnerable to COVID-19 in pregnancy?
- How to protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu in pregnancy
- How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected access to contraception?
- 19th July: staying safe as COVID-19 restrictions ease
- ¿Cómo puede afectar COVID a tu salud mental?
- How to hang on to a lockdown lifestyle
- A year on: what we now know about COVID-19
- How to make face masks and coverings more comfortable
- How to reduce your risk of coronavirus on public transport
- COVID-19: how to avoid catching viruses at work
- Are we prepared for another pandemic?
- Should you be worried about the Indian COVID-19 variant?
- May lockdown easing: what are the new restrictions?
- How to meet friends and family safely outdoors
- How to maintain a healthy lifestyle during lockdown
- Are the new COVID-19 swab tests accurate?
- Why it’s difficult to switch off during the pandemic
- The latest treatments for COVID-19
- COVID-19: how to stay safe at work
- Face coverings: what should you look for in a homemade mask?
- How does the new 90-minute COVID-19 test work?
- How has COVID-19 impacted cancer patients?
- What happens if you catch flu and COVID-19 at the same time?
- COVID-19: how to stay safe this Christmas
- How to choose the right face mask for you
- Lockdown easing: what is the plan and is it realistic?
- Test and trace: how does it work?
- How are universities supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- Long COVID: what support is available?
- How have Brits neglected their oral health during the pandemic?
- How to book your COVID-19 booster vaccine
- COVID-19: What is herd immunity and will we ever reach it?
- What we know about the IHU COVID-19 variant
- COVID-19: When should you do a lateral flow test and when should you do a PCR?
- COVID-19: Should you cancel your Christmas plans because of Omicron?
- Flurona: What we know about COVID-19 and flu combined infection
- COVID-19: How to book your booster jab before the autumn and winter waves
- Why it's a good thing if you feel unwell after your COVID-19 booster jab
- What are the symptoms of the COVID-19 variant Pirola?
- Coronavirus: what are asymptomatic and mild COVID-19?
- COVID-19: how you can contribute to the fight against coronavirus
- What are the differences between colds, flu and COVID-19?
- What are the options for COVID treatment at home?
Problemas torácicos y pulmonares
Desde afecciones de larga duración a infecciones repentinas, los problemas torácicos y pulmonares pueden afectar a cualquiera. Conozca sus causas y cómo tratarlos eficazmente.
Dolor torácico
El dolor torácico puede ser preocupante. Aprende a diferenciar entre una distensión muscular y causas graves como afecciones cardíacas o pulmonares que requieren atención urgente.
Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica
La EPOC dificulta la respiración con el paso del tiempo. Averigüe qué la causa, cómo se diagnostica y los tratamientos que pueden ayudar a controlar los síntomas y mejorar la calidad de vida.
Tos
Una tos que no desaparece puede ser irritante o un signo de algo más grave. Infórmese sobre las causas más frecuentes y cuándo debe acudir al médico.
Cáncer de pulmón
La tos persistente o la disnea pueden ser signos precoces de cáncer de pulmón. Descubra las causas, cómo se diagnostica y los tratamientos que pueden ayudarle.