Get support
If you are affected by a respiratory disease, there is support available.
Asthma + Lung UK is the national charity providing support and information to promote good lung health.
Hertfordshire County Council has information on support services for people in Hertfordshire with COPD and asthma. If you live in west Essex, Essex County Council also has advice for long term conditions.
If you have asthma, using your inhaler correctly will help you make sure the right amount of medicine goes into your lungs to reduce your symptoms. Find advice to help you improve your inhaler technique.
Having a long-term condition can impact your mental wellbeing. Similarly, your mental health can also impact your condition, so taking steps to care for your mind can also improve your lung health. The NHS Better Health website has information about links between these.
Asthma+Lung UK has advice on looking after your mental health with a long-term lung condition. You can also find out more about mental health support in Hertfordshire and west Essex.
You might also find it helpful to join a support group to meet others and share experiences. Find out more on the next page.