Long Term Conditions

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Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.

 

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Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.

 

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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death both in the UK and worldwide. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart disease.

 

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

 

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Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

 

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Am I depressed? How can I feel less stressed? Why am I so anxious?

 

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With the right support, you can lead a healthy, active life with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis doesn't necessarily get worse and doesn't always lead to disability.

 

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Whether your pain has just come on or you've lived with it for years, these tried-and-tested self-help steps can bring you relief.

 

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A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.