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No one should have to put their life on hold - why it’s critical we find out why asthma is worse for women

… put their life on hold - why it’s critical we find out why asthma is worse for women Living with a long-term lung … you to look after your mental health right now. Alison, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 17th October 2022 … of three, 45, from Aberdeenshire, struggled to keep her asthma under control until she began HRT therapy, having …

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Ask a researcher: How a simple blood test could be used to diagnose pulmonary fibrosis

… the tissue that lines the inside of our lungs, where the air we breathe meets the lungs. Some forms of ILD cause scar …

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Cycling for Asthma + Lung UK changed my life

… Your stories Cycling for Asthma + Lung UK changed my life Our supporter, Clarrie, took on a cycling challenge for Asthma + Lung UK. Here she tells why she took part in the … much of a difference it’s made to her wellbeing. Clarrie, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 6th June 2024 In 2022, …

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Why I ran the Great North Run for Asthma + Lung UK

… Your stories Why I ran the Great North Run for Asthma + Lung UK Our supporter, Ricky ran the Great North Run … he’s helping fight for everyone’s right to breathe. Ricky, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 5th September 2023 I ran in memory of my friend Stevie, who sadly died from an asthma attack at the age of 33. He’d had asthma for most of …

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It’s a condition I’ve lived with all my life - I’ve never known any different

… any different Joey from Wiltshire has lived with severe asthma since she was a child. She’s fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK in memory of her friend, Becky, who sadly … passed away from a lung condition in August 2023. Joey, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 13th February 2025 …

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Fighting for breath: Jo’s story

… Your stories Fighting for breath: Jo’s story When Jo’s asthma became severe and uncontrolled, it began to dominate … noticed a huge improvement. Here, she tells her story. Jo, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 16th March 2022 The first time I had an asthma attack was petrifying. I was at my work Christmas party when …

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Clinical trial recruitment: Asthma + Lung UK’s proposed solution

… Research Clinical trial recruitment: Asthma + Lung UK’s proposed solution Clinical trials are an … the economy. Dr Samantha Walker Published 5th April 2023 Asthma + Lung UK are keen to solve this problem, particularly … monitors, respiratory is prime for new trial designs. Asthma + Lung UK: a trusted source This is where Asthma + …

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I caught the fundraising bug and have raised over £40,000 for asthma research!

… the fundraising bug and have raised over £40,000 for asthma research! Dana, 67, from Shropshire was so shocked and … he heard that a little boy in his town had died from an asthma attack that he was inspired to start fundraising for … How it all began Around 25 years ago I was diagnosed with asthma and prescribed various inhalers. I found my asthma was …

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Fighting for breath: Diven’s story

… he was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. Through exercise, he’s learning how to live well with his lung … long time to get a diagnosis, despite how debilitating my breathing problems became. My doctor sent me for tests to … my condition and I use an oxygen machine when I exercise. My condition isn’t common, and it can be hard to …

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How Asthma + Lung UK’s support groups have made me feel less alone

… Your stories How Asthma + Lung UK’s support groups have made me feel less … Mum of two, Rebecca Grandison’s son Wilf’s has severe asthma, which controls every aspect of his life. She says … support group has been really helpful for her. Rebecca, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 14th October 2022 Mum of …