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HIDDEN TRAUMA FIGHT TO BREATHE CRYSTAL CLEAR Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease describes progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, non-reversible asthma and some forms of bronchiectasis.

Emphysema is where air sacs in the lungs are damaged, while chronic bronchitis is a long-term inflammation. In bronchiectasis, parts of the airways are enlarged.

Increasing breathlessness is a symptom, especially when active, as is a persistent cough with phlegm, frequent chest infections and persistent wheezing. Damage gets worse with time and is permanent. Stock up on hay fever remedies to keep sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose at bay. Beconase Hayfever Relief Adult Nasal

Spray

This non-drowsy prescription-strength spray has an antiinflammatory action to ease symptoms. Available from Superdrug.

HayMax Pure Barrier Balm

Rub a little organic ointment made from beeswax and essential oils on your nostrils to trap pollen before it can trigger your allergy. Available from Holland and Barrett.

Opticrom Hayfever Eye Drops

One or two drops in each eye, up to four times a day, relieves itching and redness. Available from Boots.