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Things that affect my chest health

There are a number of things that can affect your chest health and increase your risk of respiratory problems.   

Learn more about each risk factor and what you can do to keep your chest healthy.

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More about chest infections

Chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways.

Pneumonia is a type of chest infection. It affects the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.

Aspiration pneumonia is caused by food, fluid or saliva entering the lungs.

Chest infections and pneumonias can often be avoided by making sure the risk factors that are common for people with learning disabilities are well managed.