#1 – Doctors can’t fix every health problem

Doctors can't fix everything

This is the first episode of the Top Lung Health podcast. I this episode I reflect on the fact that some medical problems unfortunately cannot be fixed and it is important to live a healthy life to the extent possible.…

What is the difference between Asthma and COPD ?

Inhaler

Asthma and COPD can sometimes behave as very similar respiratory conditions. They both affect the small airways of the lungs (bronchioles) and therefore the symptoms can be the same: cough, wheeze, chest tightness, breathlessness etc. Asthma is an inflammatory condition…

How soon do you feel the effect of Symbicort?

Symbicort turbuhaler inhaler

Symbicort is an inhaler which in the case of asthma can be used as both a controller and a reliever. This is because one of the medications contained in Symbicort, called formoterol, has a quick onset of action, usually 5-10…

Why would smoking make asthma worse?

Smoking

In the video below, I provide a comment and simple explanation why smoking is one of the main causes of poor asthma control. If you have asthma and continue to smoke it is likely that your medication will be less…

Unable to use inhaler – what can be done?

Inhalers

What are the options in case an inhaler is very difficult to use? Many patients struggle with inhaler technique, or carers are frustrated when their loved ones cannot use their prescribed inhalers. There are a few things which usually help:…