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What are the symptoms that may indicate that someone's lungs may not be in tip-top condition?
Comment below what signs you think would be a concern using the clues below. ๐๐ป
For more symptoms, visit https://t.co/mIZ2u7cIXG
Roadshow reminder
Today the events team are on hand at The Freedom Centre Hull until 1:30pm, so make sure to catch them if you have any queries about lung health!
They're also on hand at the following location this week:
Friday 28th - North Point Shopping Centre - 10:30-2:30pm
Persistent cough
A persistent cough is defined as a cough that persists for a period of eight weeks or longer. The cough may also be referred to as "chronic," "lingering," or "nagging." We recommend popping to get a check if your cough persists for longer than three weeks.
Roadshow reminder.
The events team will be on hand at the following location this week, offering information about lung health and the chance to take a lung test!
Wednesday 26th Feb โ Freedom Centre โ 10:30-1:30pm
Keep an eye out for Finn the Fish! ๐
Roadshow reminder.
The events team will be on hand at the following location this week, offering information about lung health and the chance to take a lung test!
Friday 21st Feb โ Prospect Centre โ 10.30-2pm
More to be released next week, so keep an eye out! ๐
Wheezing is a sign that you need to get a lung check, but what is wheezing?
Wheezing is breathing with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages. If you find yourself doing this often, it could be a symptom of poor lung health.
Someone may not notice the symptoms of poor lung health within themselves but those around them like friends or family may be able to spot something is off.
Things like breathlessness, a persistent cough for over three weeks and chest pains are signs they should go get checked.
1,000 of you have taken part in our research so far!
Thank you to everyone at our roadshow events for taking part. Our team has spoken to people from all walks of life about their experiences with lung health, and everyone who has taken part has helped our research greatly.
Roadshow reminder!
The events team will be on hand at the following locations this week, offering information about lung health and the chance to take a lung test!
- Tuesday 11th, Asda Kingswood, 10:30-14:30
- Wednesday 12th, Freedom Centre, 10:00-14:00
Look for Finn the Fish!
Roadshow reminder!
The events team will be on hand at the following locations this week, offering information about lung health and the chance to take a lung test!
- Thursday 6th, North Point Shopping Centre, 10:30-14:30
- Friday 7th, Prospect shopping centre, 10:30-14:30
The events team will be appearing around Hull for multiple Roadshow events this month - so make sure you keep an eye out by checking our socials.
Come along for a chat about lung health, and even get your lungs checked whilst you're there!
What is Access+?
A new NHS service that will offer patients pre-booked appointments with GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and physiotherapists at one of our hubs across the city. Simply contact your own GP practice during normal hours, or call 247111.
https://t.co/XsZdKVEawL
If you're finding yourself getting breathless without an explanation, book an appointment to get a lung check. It could be nothing but it could save your life.
It could be nothing to worry about, but it's worth getting checked to make sure.
We are the Check your lungs campaign from People Hull, funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
If you need more information about the symptoms of poor lung health, visit: https://t.co/lMLdP5FboK.
"When they said the word cancer it was a case of "that's it", there's not a lot you can do about it. But these days you can do all sorts, there's all sorts of different treatments." - Steve and Julie
Just a reminder that the events team are on hand at The Freedom Centre Hull between 10:30 til 2pm today - come along for a chat about lung health.
At our roadshows you can also take part in a free lung health check - it only takes 2 minutes!
Just a reminder that the events team are on hand at Asda Kingswood between 9:30 til 1:30pm today - come along for a chat about lung health.
At our roadshows you can also take part in a free lung health check - it only takes 2 minutes!