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After Dad died, fundraising gave me a sense of purpose
… He also had COPD. Here she tells us how fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK in his memory gave her a sense of purpose. Amy, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 9th December 2024 In May … with us by his side in June. I decided to fundraise for Asthma + Lung UK and the paramedics at Essex & Herts Air …
People don’t understand what a lung condition can take away from you - Elina’s story
… people to seek advice if they have symptoms. Elina, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 18th November 2024 I was …
Rebecca’s Story – why I took on the Hula Hoop challenge
… Back in 2014, my dad, Nick sadly passed away after having COPD. This year, I wanted to help my fitness and I saw the …
He thought when he got home he’d be fine, but that didn’t happen that day
… Our supporter Gemma ran the London Marathon this year for Asthma + Lung UK. She ran in memory of her brother, Grant, who passed away from an asthma attack. She ran alongside Grant’s lifelong friends, Kim and …
I’ll make Matt proud - running the London Marathon for my brother
… Our supporter Mia ran the London Marathon this year for Asthma + Lung UK in memory of her brother, Matthew, who passed away from an asthma attack. Here she tells us why she chose to take on the …
Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma
… Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma Poppy, 30, from Stratford-Upon-Avon, spent every month … hospital as her hormones had such a terrible effect on her asthma. Here she shares her story. Poppy, Asthma + Lung UK … scared to be alone in case I had a life-threatening asthma attack. I was diagnosed with severe asthma at the age of 11, …
My battle for a COPD diagnosis – and what helped change my life
… to try and manage my condition myself. Asthma + Lung UK’s Breathe Easy group was a lifesaver. It was with the support of my … which for me was a complete game-changer, helping me to breathe better. I also attend a virtual Asthma + Lung UK …
Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp
… Your stories Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp Paul has asthma and often struggles with symptoms when the seasons … young, which seems like a long time ago I struggled with asthma and during my teenage years, I remember missing out on …
How sound waves are helping more people to find answers
… have taken a difficult lung test and made it as simple as breathing in and out. He’s discovered a ground-breaking new … a much better job. They pioneered the use of a new type of breathing test, called Impulse Oscillometry (iOS). The test … have taken a difficult lung test and made it as simple as breathing in and out. He’s discovered a ground-breaking new …
Remembering Nigel
… days before he passed away from IPF in 2021. Becky Wood, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 12th July 2022 Becky His … donation will help fund life-saving research for new treatments and support our vital services for everyone … take part in a clinical trial that is developing vital new treatments, by paying for their travel to hospital. £27 can …
How to get better care for your lung condition
… Advice + Support How to get better care for your lung condition With GP practices … can be hard to find. But those with lung conditions can take charge of their illness to make sure they are getting …