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What is Colomycin? Colomycin is an antibiotic. This can only be taken via a nebuliser. A nebuliser is a machine that will allow the medication to be delivered straight to your lungs via a simple face mask. This will be demonstrated to you when you are started on this treatment. You are taking this antibiotic […]

What is NIV and what does it do? Non-Invasive Ventilation (or NIV) is a machine that assists your breathing by blowing extra air into your lungs via a mask. NIV helps to:  An example of an NIV machine and face mask:                                                                                                      ResMed Ltd© Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) From time to time this […]

Did you know that 90% of people have poor inhaler technique? Not using your inhaler properly can lead to poor disease control, increased risk of exacerbation and increased adverse effects. Preventer inhalers will help you avoid an asthma attack or COPD flare-up, which will help you stay well and out of hospital. Use your inhalers […]

Your doctor has recommended a procedure called pleurodesis to try and help control the build-up of fluid and/or air around your lung. This leaflet has been written to help you understand what pleurodesis via a chest drain means, what it involves and what you can expect after the procedure. What is a chest drain? A […]

Your doctor has recommended a procedure called chest drain insertion. This leaflet has been written to help you understand what this means, what it involves and what you can expect after the procedure. What is a chest drain? A chest drain is a small flexible tube that is inserted into the space around the lungs […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand what to expect from having an EBUS. Please do ask your doctors and specialist nurses if you have any further questions. What is an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)? An EBUS is a day case procedure in Endoscopy which inspects the airways and lymph glands in your lungs. It […]

This information leaflet is a guide to help you get the best use of your nebuliser system. Nebulisers are a powerful drug delivery system, and you should only use the dose that the doctors have prescribed for you. If you take more than the recommended dose, the side effects will be more noticeable for example […]

This information leaflet is to help you understand more about an Indwelling Pleural Catheter and what having one inserted will mean. What is an Indwelling Pleural Catheter? An indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) is a small tube designed to drain fluid from around your lungs easily and painlessly, whenever it is needed. The tube is soft […]

What is Azithromycin? Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Why have I been prescribed Azithromycin? You have been prescribed Azithromycin to try to improve the amount of infections and chest symptoms you get. Azithromycin can work in two ways: What dose do I take and how do I take Azithromycin? Usually one […]

What is a Pulmonary Nodule? A pulmonary nodule is an area of roundish shadowing or ‘spot’ usually 3cm (approximately 1 inch) or smaller in the lung. It does not usually cause any symptoms but can be seen on a CT scan (Computed Tomography) and sometimes on a chest x-ray. They don’t usually cause any symptoms. […]