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It all starts with a diagnosis
… conditions, is both under and over diagnosed. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) , bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – conditions that have a huge impact …
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 key to finding new ways to diagnose and treat asthma – and save lives. Ian Jarrold Published 23rd May 2022 …
Respiratory Insights - involving patients to improve research
… lung conditions. Danielle Roe Published 22nd March 2022 At Asthma + Lung UK, we’re uniquely placed to hear directly from … patients. A three-step process We believe that if research is to be meaningful, it has to involve patients. The best way … this unmet need with the people who will use it, based on what works for them and what doesn’t. 3. Test and iterate …
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 …
Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma
… health. My asthma is now well managed by taking my regular preventer inhaler every day and doesn’t flare up too much. I …
It feels like I’m drowning all the time: Lotus’s story
… disease called Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help her breathe. Lotus, Asthma + Lung UK supporter … fatigued all the time. Since January, I have been using an oxygen concentrator. I have to carry it around with me all … meeting friends or doing food shopping. When wearing my oxygen in public, strangers tend to approach me and touch my …