Search results for air pollution

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• Lung cancer - Prevention

  If you smoke, the best way to prevent lung cancer and other serious conditions is to stop smoking as soon as possible.

• Silicosis

  Find out about silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

• Hay fever

  Find out about the symptoms and causes of hay fever, who's affected and what treatments are available.

• Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

  Find out about acute respiratory distress syndrome, including who’s at risk of getting it, the symptoms, how it’s treated and what causes it.

• Allergic rhinitis

  Find out about allergic rhinitis, including what the symptoms are, what you can do about it and when to get medical help.

• Allergies

  Find out about allergies, including typical symptoms, common allergies, when to get emergency medical help and allergy testing and treatments.

• Lung cancer - Causes

  Most cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking, although people who have never smoked can also develop the condition.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Symptoms

  Find out about the main symptoms of COPD, including shortness of breath, a persistent cough and wheezing.

• Lung cancer

  Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

• Poisoning

  Find out about poisoning, including where to get help, what to do while waiting for medical help, what the symptoms are, and how it’s treated.