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What is a COPD exacerbation?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms.  The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...

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Tag:   COPD (7)     Chronic (2)     disease (4)     lung disease (3)     oxygen (9)     breathing (6)    

Community Paediatrics

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Community paediatricians typically see children and young people aged 0 – 16 years old, but those aged 16 – 19 years old, may be referred if they have a learning disability and in special education. Community Paediatrics is the care of children outside hospital. Our Team is made up of a group of...

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Shoulder

Last updated on Thursday, May 1, 2025

Shoulder pain Shoulder pain is very common and can affect 3 in 10 adults at any one time. It can be caused by something as simple as taking off a coat, lifting something awkwardly or a trip or fall. There are also normal age related changes that can cause symptoms to flare up now and again for n...

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Christine McGuinness officially opens Sensory Suite at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Friday, March 17, 2023

A new sensory suite to help adults with autism who are undergoing elective surgery has been officially opened at Arrowe Park Hospital by campaigner Christine McGuinness. The unit is the first of its kind in the North West of England that has been set up specifically for adult patients with autis...

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Welcome to our Research and Innovation Site

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

   For Patients For Researchers Meet the TeamFind Us   Research is a hugely important part of the Trust's strategy to provide leading healthcare to our local population because it allows patients to receive new treatments.  Watch this short video to find out why one of our patients wanted t...

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Help and advice

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you get home and become very unwell following your surgery please seek urgent medical advice by attending your local Emergency Department. Otherwise use the numbers below to seek advice.   Day Surgery patients If you just need help or advice then please phone your Day Surgery Unit (DSU) Ar...

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Researchers may access your medical records

Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025

How we use your information We are also a research-active trust and data may be processed for approved scientific research purposes. There is the possibility that your records may be looked at by a research nurse or research administrator, who is not involved in your direct care, so we can see i...

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Wheelchairs

Last updated on Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The assessment and provision of specialist wheelchairs and buggies in the Wirral area is provided by the Wirral Wheelchair Centre based at St Catherine's Health Park in Birkenhead. To access this service you must first be referred by a healthcare professional such as a health visitor or GP, howev...

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