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  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Diagnosis

    Read about the main tests used to help diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including breathing tests and scans.

  • First aid - Recovery position

    Find out how to put a casualty who is unconscious but breathing into the recovery position. Also, read about what to do if you think someone has a spinal injury.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis

    Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.

  • Spirometry

    Read about what a spirometry test involves and why it's carried out.

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Find out about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.

  • Home oxygen therapy

    Information about home oxygen therapy, also known as home oxygen treatment, including when it's needed, how it's given, the assessment process and safety advice.

  • Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Find out about Guillain-Barré syndrome, including its symptoms, how it's treated, how long it takes to recover and when to get medical help.

  • Costochondritis

    Find out about costochondritis, including what the symptoms are, what to do if you think you have it, what the treatments are and what causes it.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Find out what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, what the symptoms are, why it happens and how it's treated.