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  • Lung cancer - Living with

    Lung cancer can affect your daily life in different ways, depending on what stage it's at and the treatment you're having.

  • Lung cancer - Diagnosis

    See a GP if you have symptoms of lung cancer, such as breathlessness or a persistent cough.

  • Lung cancer - Causes

    Most cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking, although people who have never smoked can also develop the condition.

  • First aid - After an incident

    Find out what to do if someone is injured in an incident. First, make sure it’s safe to help and then check the breathing of the person who is injured.

  • Sleep apnoea

    Find out about sleep apnoea, which is when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep.

  • Silicosis

    Find out about silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

  • Legionnaires' disease

    Find out more about Legionnaires' disease, an uncommon but serious lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection.

  • Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions

    DNACPR means if your heart or breathing stops your healthcare team will not try to restart it. A DNACPR decision is made by you and/or your doctor or healthcare team.

  • Asbestosis

    Asbestosis is a serious lung condition caused by exposure to asbestos – a building material used mostly from the 1950s to the 1990s.

  • Sjögren's syndrome complications

    Read about the possible complications of Sjögren's syndrome, including eye damage, lung problems and pregnancy-related complications.