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Our new research strategy: reducing respiratory morbidity and mortality

… new drugs to treat and potentially cure conditions like COPD and asthma develop cutting edge diagnostic tools to get … Millions of people are thought to have undiagnosed COPD and asthma is routinely mis-diagnosed. Other …

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Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe

… Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe After working together for over two years, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have now become Asthma + Lung UK. Our CEO Sarah Woolnough tells you more …

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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 … and represent young people using oxygen publicly and at home. Although using oxygen somewhat limits me, it really has … you struggled to do before. For more information about home oxygen therapy , visit our website. Or contact our …

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It’s a condition I’ve lived with all my life - I’ve never known any different

… who sadly passed away from a lung condition in August 2023. Joey, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 13th … who sadly passed away from a lung condition in August 2023. … It’s a condition I’ve lived with all my life - I’ve …

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I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive

… led him to take action to protect others. Matt, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 13th February 2025 I quickly … 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 … air campaigning work. Get advice and support with your lung condition or get in touch with our friendly helpline …

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I still struggle sometimes but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung

… but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung Richard from Lancashire ran the London Marathon 2024 for Asthma + Lung UK. He had to build his endurance up gradually because … than other runners, which can affect his ability to exercise. Read more about how he keeps active with his …

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Hot off the Helpline: April edition

… spring is in full swing, many people find the increase of triggers - such as flower and tree pollen - along with the … symptoms get worse.    Find out how you can identify your triggers on our website.   Meet the team This month, meet …

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Is it safe to use oxygen or nebulisers at home?

… Nurse Published 29th March 2022 If not prescribed, using a nebuliser or oxygen therapy at home can be incredibly … oxygen safely , and travelling with oxygen . Nebulisers A nebuliser is a machine that turns liquid medicine into a fine … in through a mask or mouthpiece. You should only use a nebuliser at home if: your health care professional has …

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Tips for managing your lung condition this year

… to symptoms like chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, or breathlessness. But I often tell callers that the New Year is …

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How to enjoy music festivals with asthma

… as well as your wellies! You can’t always avoid asthma triggers like cigarette smoke and changing weather at … your inhalers as well as your wellies! Avoiding asthma triggers like cigarette smoke , vapes and e-cigarettes and … your friends about your asthma. Let them know your asthma triggers and explain what they should do if you have an …