Medical articles from Dr Anne Mier

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08/12/2025

Pulmonary, respiratory and general medicine

Shortness of breath, and the different approaches to treatment

Shortness of breath may appear suddenly or build gradually over time, and the experience can vary from a mild awareness of difficulty breathing to a noticeable struggle for air. Understanding the potential causes helps guide the right investigations and treatment.

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13/06/2024

Dr Anne Mier

Pulmonary, respiratory and general medicine

How is a chronic cough managed?

Here, revered and highly regarded specialist in pulmonary, respiratory, and general medicine, Dr Anne Mier, discusses the main causes of a chronic cough, whilst also outlining the most effective treatment options.

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27/02/2018

Dr Anne Mier

Pulmonary, respiratory and general medicine

Chest infections: frequently asked questions

Chest infections can either be mild, clearing up over time on their own, or they can become life-threatening. Although a common illness, it is important to understand when a mild infection becomes more menacing. Our respiratory specialist, Dr Anne Mier, explains how chest infections can vary in severity and answers the most commonly asked questions relating to chest infections.

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03/11/2017

Dr Anne Mier

Pulmonary, respiratory and general medicine

COPD: understanding and awareness can help prevent deaths

The second most common lung condition in the UK, COPD can make even the simplest of tasks impossible. COPD Awareness Month is here and we help you to understand the risks.

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18/10/2017

Dr Anne Mier

Pulmonary, respiratory and general medicine

Asthma: signs, symptoms, diagnosis and more

As many as one in eleven people in the UK are affected by asthma in the UK. Find out about signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment with Dr Anne Mier