Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your rapid access review. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your asthma team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More

Introduction  This leaflet provides information about intravenous aminoglycoside antibiotics, which have been prescribed to treat your exacerbation. What are aminoglycoside antibiotics?  Aminoglycoside antibiotics are a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. These include gentamicin, amikacin, tobramycin, neomycin and streptomycin. In patients with Bronchiectasis the main prescribed aminoglycoside is tobramycin. This is given to treat lung infections caused by … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide important information regarding care and treatment from the Home Ventilation Service.  Most of your questions should be answered by this booklet- please keep it in a safe place for future reference.  It is not intended to replace the discussion with the Doctor or Specialist Nurse, but may act as a starting point … Read More

Introduction This booklet has been produced to give you important information to help you care for someone receiving treatment from the Home Ventilation Service. Most of your questions should be answered by this booklet- please keep it in a safe place as you may need to refer back to it in the future. If after reading it you have any … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you important information for you regarding your care and treatment from the Home Ventilation Service.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet please keep it in a safe place as you may need to refer back to it in the future.  It is not intended to replace the discussion … Read More

Introduction This booklet has been produced to give you important information for you regarding your care and treatment from the Home Ventilation Service.  Most of your questions should be answered by this booklet- please keep it in a safe place as you may need to refer back to it in the future.  It is not intended to replace the discussion … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you important information for you regarding your care and treatment from the Home Ventilation Service. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet please keep it in a safe place as you may need to refer back to it in the future. It is not intended to replace the discussion … Read More

Introduction What is a Pulmonary Nodule? Pulmonary (lung) nodule(s) are small dots or areas of rounded shadowing in the lung, usually 3 cm (approximately 1 inch) or smaller. They can be seen on a body scan (CT scan) and sometimes on a chest X-ray. Nodule(s) do not usually give any symptoms. Why do Pulmonary Nodules occur? Pulmonary nodules are common. … Read More