Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology

Other Websites You May Find Useful

Sections on this page...

• General Information

• Quit Smoking Advice

• Asthma

• Mesothelioma

• Other Conditions

• Therapy & Equipment

• Travel

   

For 'Sleep Websites for Patients' click here.

General Information

Patient.co.uk

Comprehensive, free, up-to-date health information as provided by GPs to patients during consultations. Includes information leaflets, advice on various drugs, support groups and information for carers.

European Lung Foundation (ELF)

The ELF is the public voice of the European Respiratory Society (ERS). We aim to share the knowledge and expertise of the ERS with you.
All the information provided on this website has been reviewed by lung specialists in Europe to ensure that everything is accurate and unbiased. Information will also be regularly modified to make sure that it is up to date.

 Quit Smoking Advice

Smoke Free

The NHS Choices website with advice on effective ways to quit smoking.  This website also offers a free "quit kit" to those serious about quitting.

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)

A "campaigning public health charity working to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco smoke". The aim of this charity is to help develop awareness about the dangers of tobacco smoke.

QUIT

QUIT is an independant charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop.

 Asthma

Asthma UK

Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma.

There are a wide range of resources for the patient and professional:

• Patient: Resources for the patient include advice on how to monitor and control your asthma. There are various FAQs, and also Fact Files which give lots of information on coping with asthma. Information is also given for parents of young asthma sufferers.
   
• Health Professionals: All the information on the site has been extensively researched and is based on the current British Thoracic Society’s Guidelines on the Management of Asthma. This site has been developed by in–house editors working with asthma nurse specialists and a Health Promotion team. Information includes inhaler technique and publications for patient use. 

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Guide

Mesothelioma guide includes survivor stories, cutting edge treatment, and methods of improving your prognosis.

Mesothelioma Information Resource Group (MIRG)

An organization created to assist patients, family, friends and loved ones in learning about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related injuries.

PleuralMesothelioma.com

Mesothelioma Life Expectancy - Pleural mesothelioma is by far the most prevalent form of mesothelioma. According to the American Cancer Society, three-quarters of all mesothelioma cases are pleural. Pleuralmesothelioma.com offers the most comprehensive and current information on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.

The Mesothelioma Centre (Asbestos.com)

The Mesothelioma Centre is an up-to-date resource for all issues ranging from mesothelioma facts to treatment options.

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Other Conditions

OASYS and Occupational Asthma

This website is run by the Oasys research group, part of the Midland Thoracic Society, UK. An independent group of clinicians and researchers who run a clinical service for workers with occupational lung disease as part of the British National Health Service.

Lab Tests Online UK

Designed to help the patient understand tests which you may come across as part of routine care, diagnosis and monitoring

Therapy & Equipment

International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN)

A resource of information for users of home mechanical ventilation, their families, and the health care community that actively promotes networking between the consumer and professional communities.

NHS Home Oxygen Service

Comprehensive webpages on the home oxygen service provided by the NHS.

For...

• Patients, Carers and the general public
• Health Care Professionals
• NHS workers involved in the oxygen service

Travel

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Driver information: Guidance for drivers about notifiable medical conditions (including sleep and respiratory problems) with respect to driving in the UK. This includes self-notification forms.

British Airways - Health & Medical Information

Detailed information about all types of medical conditions. NB other airlines may have different policies. If you are concerned about your health while flying please check with your carrier.

Airline Oxygen Charges

The European Lung Foundation have a comprehensive list of airline information .

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA UK), in conjunction with the British Lung Foundation, have also compiled a report on airline rules and prices.