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REDUCING RISK OF RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
WHEN YOU HAVE ILD

Reducing risk of respiratory infections when you have interstitial lung disease

Living with any lung condition can increase risk of respiratory infections, particularly when the weather is cold. Asthma + Lung UK provide some great guidance to looking after your health if you have a chronic lung condition via the following link :Stay well during the festive season | Asthma + Lung UK

General advice includes:

  • Staying warm
  • Dealing with any damp and mould in the house
  • Stopping smoking and vaping
  • Staying as active as possible
  • Getting your winter vaccines- including flu, COVID-19, Pneumonia and RSV if eligible. (Note there are trials at University Hospitals Southampton in winter vaccinations recruiting patients with chronic lung disease this winter Flu Study now open)