Search results for Breathing
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Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)
Find out more about the different types of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (RTIs) (airway infections), how the infections spread and when you should see a GP.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Find out about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including the symptoms, when to get medical help and how to reduce the risk of getting it.
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Newborn respiratory distress syndrome
Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.
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Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)
Find out about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, a rare but severe respiratory illness.
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Lung health checks
Find out about lung health checks, who can get them and what will happen at your appointment.
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Lung cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Find out about acute respiratory distress syndrome, including who’s at risk of getting it, the symptoms, how it’s treated and what causes it.
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Lung cancer - Treatment
If you have lung cancer, you should be cared for by a team of specialists (a multidisciplinary team) working together to provide the best treatment and care.
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Lung cancer - Symptoms
Symptoms of lung cancer develop as the condition progresses and there are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages.
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Lung cancer - Prevention
If you smoke, the best way to prevent lung cancer and other serious conditions is to stop smoking as soon as possible.