Chest infection/pneumonia
What is a chest infection? A Chest Infection is inflammation or infection in one or both of the lungs, (sometimes called pneumonia) in children this can be caused by...
Archive: Respiratory/Chest Medicine
Therapies – Respiratory – Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU)
What is a Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) appointment? A patient initiated follow up (PIFU for short) allows you to arrange follow up appointments as and when you need them. This...
Lung Function Unit – CPAP Service – Patient Initiated Follow-Up appointment
We are changing the way we support your long-term CPAP therapy. Once you have become comfortable and confident with managing your therapy independently, you will be suitable for Patient-Initiated...
Pleural Clinic – Information Sheet
INTRODUCTION This leaflet is being given to you to explain Pleural Procedures and what will happen on the day of your appointment. Please read all of this leaflet carefully....
Pneumonia
Causes of pneumonia Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. You can catch it from someone who has it, or you can sometimes get it if...
Looking After Your Chest Drain
The Pleural Space The pleural space is a very small space between the lung and the chest wall. When fluid, blood or air collects in this space the lung...