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In colder weather it’s important to make sure you’re looking after your lungs.

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Carol_ALUKPartnerBritish Lung Foundation
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Hi all,

Cold weather can trigger a flare-up of your symptoms and make you more vulnerable to illnesses. But there are things you can do to look after your lungs this winter. Our information on Keeping well in the cold can be found here blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...

Keep well everyone

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sassy59

Thank you Carol, very informative and good to remind me how to care for Pete’s lungs. Xxxx

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Damon1864Volunteer

Thank you Carol for the information, it's good to know we have people looking after us. Have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

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madonbrew

Thank you Carol. The cold weather can certainly have an effect on our lungs!Ill take a proper look at the link 🙂Take care too!

Dee

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SquirrelsHolt

Yes, you are totally right in saying the colder weather plays havoc with our poor lungs! I will take a look at BLF's precautions for staying well in Winter. Regards, 🐿🥜🥜x

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HollyBoyd

Thank you for reminding us to be aware of cold weather. xxx😊

Quite tempted by this cosy looking hat, but whether I could breathe in it is another matter! bluesunset.co.uk/collection...

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Heck Hanne, I certainly couldn't breathe with that over my mouth and nose!

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CDPO16

How warm the house had been source of some conflict for me. I can't do with it warmer than 18 degrees C and always have windows slightly open, even my bedroom window at night. Hubby feels the cold though but this year is being very good as he knows I struggle with too much heat. Fortunately we have separate bedrooms now so he can have his as warm as he likes but that's not much help during the day for him!

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