What are respiratory diseases
Respiratory disease affects one in five people and is the third biggest cause of death in England (after cancer and cardiovascular disease). Lung cancer, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the biggest causes of death.
Services for respiratory conditions
Integrated Respiratory Team – NELFT
The Community Integrated Respiratory Team is a planned care service offering specialist care for patients with Respiratory Disease such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The Integrated Respiratory Team is made up of three services:
- COPD Team
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service
- The Home Oxygen Service
Depending on what you require, you may be under the care of one of the services or all three.
Tel: 0300 300 1712 (COPD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Oxygen)
Tel: 0300 555 1588 (Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service)
Tel: 0300 555 1588 (Home Oxygen Service)