Respiratory health

Smoking and vaping Coronavirus Allergies Cold and flu Snoring and sleep apnoea

Our expert explains why hand hygiene is so important and dispels some common myths so we can reduce the risk of both picking up and spreading infection and diseases.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Monday 11 November 2019

A drop in temperature in autumn don’t solely cause cases of the common cold to spike, but there are a few factors that contribute to more people getting sick.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 19 September 2024

The effects of the pandemic have been significant, and we’ve seen the impact of long COVID on physical and mental health. GP and Dermatology Lead Dr Unnati Desai explains the symptoms of long COVID, and how you can both self-manage and get rehabilitation for these.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 27 September 2021

If you’ve been struggling with a blocked nose that never seems to clear, poor sense of smell, or a feeling of congestion deep inside your face, you might have nasal polyps. These are soft, painless swellings that grow inside the nose or sinuses. They are not cancer, but they can cause big problems with breathing and day-to-day comfort.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Friday 9 January 2026

Are you snoring so loud that your partner or someone you live with may be affected? Or is it just affecting your sleep? Nuffield Health consultant Mr George Murty, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon, provides his expert advice and answers questions about snoring issues.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Thursday 27 April 2023

Physiologist Jade Wells explains why you should pay close attention to your night time noises.

Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

The enjoyment of spring and summer can often be hampered by the onset of hayfever symptoms. Dr Unnati Desai, national GP lead at Nuffield Health, shares her expertise on everything you need to know, from the most common symptoms to the best ways to alleviate them.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 March 2023

Allergies can dominate your life, forcing you to avoid animals, restaurants and even the outdoors without ever understanding why. But gaining control of allergies could be simpler than you thought.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

Follow these tips for building a healthy immune system to help fight infection.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

The temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. As we head into winter, our risk of catching colds and the flu rises, but there’s lots of things we can do to boost our immunity.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 November 2019

With flu season approaching, we sat down with Nuffield Health National Lead for GP Services Dr Unnati Desai to help dispel some common myths about getting vaccinated.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 21 September 2023

With winter comes colder weather, darker nights and that inevitable virus that’s ‘doing the rounds’ but how do you know if it’s flu? Justin Jones, Head of Physiology & Clinical Development at Nuffield Health looks at how to recognise, treat and prevent the symptoms of flu.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 13 November 2019

Dr Davina Deniszczyc fills us in on whether vitamins, supplements and medicines can really help you avoid and recover from colds and flus.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Thursday 11 February 2016

The first port of call when thinking of giving up smoking should be to seek expert advice, GPs can provide valuable help and support.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

We all know stopping smoking is not easy.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

The popularity of vapes and e-cigarettes has continued to soar in recent years. These smoking cessation aids contain a blend of nicotine and flavouring and lack several of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. Despite the assumption that these devices are healthier than smoking, a lot of the health risks associated with them haven't been fully explored.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 May 2024