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Contents Overview Treatment Treatment for chronic pancreatitis aims to help control the condition and reduce any symptoms. Lifestyle changes Avoiding alcohol The most important thing you can do is stop…

Contents Overview Treatment Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas has become permanently damaged from inflammation and stops working properly. The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can affect many aspects of your life. But there are some ways to help reduce its impact.…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with There's currently no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but treatment can help slow the progression of the condition and control the…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with See a GP if you have persistent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To help them diagnose COPD, a GP may: ask…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) happens when the lungs and airways become damaged and inflamed. It's usually associated with long-term exposure to harmful…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes breathing increasingly more difficult. But it develops slowly over many years and you may not be…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema –…

Main treatments for chronic myeloid leukaemia Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) usually develops very slowly. You may not need treatment straight away. Treatment will depend on: the phase (or stage) of…

Main tests for chronic myeloid leukaemia If the GP refers you to a specialist (haematologist), you may need some tests to check for chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Tests may include:…