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The impact of COVID-19 on lung health care for my patients

… diagnosis waiting for tests to diagnose and monitor asthma , like FeNO who have been unable to access pulmonary … information at the wrong time. I signpost them to the Asthma + Lung UK website for free, expert health advice on a … the amazing, expert nurses and healthcare advisors on the Asthma + Lung UK Helpline on 0300 222 5800, who have a wealth …

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Is it safe to use oxygen or nebulisers at home?

… obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) pulmonary hypertension severe heart disease Speak to a healthcare professional, like … of our respiratory specialists or health care advisors. At Asthma + Lung UK, we want no one left fighting for breath … Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk WhatsApp helpline (asthma) 07999 377 775 … In this blog, Suzanne, a Respiratory …

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Clean air zones: making sure no one is left behind

… to ensure no one is left behind. Chloe Owen, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 19th March 2024 A public health … for all users . In a joint briefing co-written by Asthma + Lung UK, the Institute for Public Policy Research …

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How you can help save the NHS by taking part in their consultation

… the community, including annual reviews, vaccinations, and pulmonary rehabilitation, to all those with lung conditions. This will …

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Clearing the air in Greater Manchester: we can’t delay the Clean Air Zone

… has some of the worst rates of lung disease and childhood asthma hospital admission in the country. Over the past few … 300,000 residents across Greater Manchester living with asthma and COPD. Air pollution puts these people at risk of … between national and regional government. Delays to action to tackle toxic air puts lives at risk. It will now be …

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Breathing Unequal: what needs to change?

… our recommendations for tackling it. Laura, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 20th July 2023 Exposing lung …

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The NHS Long Term Plan: what it means for you

… as well. Inhaler use The vast majority of people with asthma, and many people with other lung conditions, will be … is better for the environment as well as treating their asthma effectively. Pulmonary rehabilitation Pulmonary … the quality of the services that are already available. Asthma action plans for children and young people Everyone …

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A huge win for clean air in Wales

… clean air. Joseph Carter, Head of Devolved Nations, Asthma + Lung UK Published 22nd July 2022 It’s over a year … monitoring and assessment capabilities to support targeted action to reduce air pollution. • Reform local air pollution …

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Stop the devastating impact of air pollution: Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah tells our government to take action

… Her daughter, Ella, died at the age of nine, of a fatal asthma attack. After a ground-breaking legal case, Ella is … future health of the nation. Children continue to die from asthma despite there being better medicine and better … air pollution and heart disease, strokes, cancer and asthma. We spend billions of pounds on these illnesses in the …

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Pneumonia almost left my young sons without their mum

… The paramedic gave me a nebuliser, but it was clear my breathing was getting worse. I walked into the ambulance - …

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Remembering Margaret: taking on the four peaks challenge in memory of my wife

… condition. Here he tells us all about the challenge and what it meant to him. Gerard, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 18th November 2024 My … UK will have this debilitating condition. Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition that affects the airways in our …