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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 …
It’s a condition I’ve lived with all my life - I’ve never known any different
… known any different Joey from Wiltshire has lived with severe asthma since she was a child. She’s fundraising for Asthma + … Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 13th February 2025 Severe asthma is a type of difficult asthma that doesn’t …
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 …
Fighting for breath: Diven’s story
… personal trainer who understands my condition and I use an oxygen machine when I exercise. My condition isn’t common, … or excited. The training was hard and sorting out the oxygen machine logistics was difficult. The training day set …
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 …
Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen to me.
… Your stories Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen … has first-hand experience of the impact stress can have on asthma, as her dad collapsed and died from a stress-induced asthma attack when she was a teenager. Anita, 49, who has …
I’ve raised over £10,000 pounds and I won’t stop there!
… she was admitted to hospital at least once a month for oxygen and nebulisers. When Erin started school, I was …
Lisa, a Welsh scientist asks: Why is asthma worse for women?
… Your stories Lisa, a Welsh scientist asks: Why is asthma worse for women? Lisa Hall, 40, from Newport in Wales, was diagnosed with asthma shortly after giving birth to her son. She believes … and control it. I was hospitalised with my first asthma attack when my son was just 3 years old and since 2018 it has …