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It all starts with a diagnosis
How asthma research is ‘quietly’ breaking new ground
… Research How asthma research is ‘quietly’ breaking new ground Professor … made a potentially life-changing discovery for people with asthma, in the ‘silent zone’ of the lungs. It could be the … how many people could unknowingly be at risk of an asthma attack, without a clear diagnosis. But Professor Murray’s …
A dip into the history of lung treatments through the ages
… for use today. Isabella Taylor, Social media team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 7th April 2022 Inhalers and … Bird-type inhaler If you were struggling with symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, or a chest infection in the Victorian era … Alternatively, you might pick up a packet of asthma cigarettes or cigars which were still being prescribed …
I still struggle sometimes but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung
… than other runners, which can affect his ability to exercise. Read more about how he keeps active with his … would. My heart rate is more elevated at beginning of exercise too as my heart is having to work harder to give my … than other runners, which can affect his ability to exercise. Read more about how he keeps active with his …
Asthma often limited what I could do - until I started running
… Kevin, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 16th December 2024 I have had asthma since I was a young child, and living …
He would have thought I was bonkers: running in memory of my uncle Keith
… my uncle Keith Liam’s uncle, Keith, sadly passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis in January 2023. Liam ran the Manchester 10k earlier … 2024 In January 2020, my uncle Keith was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was told he had three to five years to …
I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive
… 13th February 2025 I quickly recovered from my coma but my breathing didn’t return to normal after being discharged. I … as I can’t do as much as I’d like, such as travelling and exercise, but I’m really grateful to have a good network of …
Stepping up to the challenge: Climbing 10 towers for lung health
… involved with Asthma + Lung UK through their Knitting the Air project , which highlighted the risks of toxic air. A collective of 130 knitters from the community used their skills to visualise the air pollution levels in their area. Their aim was to raise …
Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma
… stories Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma Chloe was diagnosed with asthma as a child. As she got older, her symptoms had … she tells us how getting active has helped her manage her asthma - and changed her life. Chloe, Asthma + Lung UK …
It feels like I’m drowning all the time: Lotus’s story
… time anymore. She was diagnosed with a rare disease called Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help … a sample of the fluid and I was eventually diagnosed with Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) which is a very rare … time anymore. She was diagnosed with a rare disease called Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help …
If I can help prevent just one asthma attack I’ll be happy
… Your stories If I can help prevent just one asthma attack I’ll be happy Our incredible supporter Natalie … cycling challenge to raise awareness of just how serious asthma can be. Here she tells us all about it. Natalie, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 6th December 2024 I was …