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The nurse on the helpline reassured me at a critical time in my life
… + Lung UK in GPs, schools, and pharmacies. But in May 2024 my health deteriorated and I underwent surgery to have … first-hand how critical Asthma + Lung UK’s work is In July 2024, I was able to come back to volunteering after making …
When I’m hospitalised, staff assume it’s because of anxiety
… She has several health conditions including severe asthma and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). EDS is a rare … to complete 180,000 steps to raise money to mark World Asthma Day and EDS Awareness Month. Beki, Asthma + Lung UK … it’s like to constantly worry about when the next asthma attack will happen and how it will affect my health. People …
Keeping Warm Hubs safe
Fighting for clean air at the elections
… with cheaper fares. In the audience was Nik, who has bronchiectasis. Nik asked whether any of the candidates would …
The impact of COVID-19 on lung health care for my patients
… or that a scan shows evidence of a lung condition such as bronchiectasis or pulmonary fibrosis . But they have been in …
Is it safe to use oxygen or nebulisers at home?
… have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions: bronchiectasis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …
Clean air zones: making sure no one is left behind
… behind Road traffic is one of the leading sources of air pollution in the UK’s towns and cities, and urgent action is … and are being excluded from policies designed to tack air pollution. Chloe from our policy team talks us through our … Toxic air is a health emergency. In the UK alone, air pollution causes up to 43,000 premature deaths yearly, and …
How the next generation are fighting for lung health by becoming Clean Air Champions!
… generation are fighting for lung health by becoming Clean Air Champions! The fantastic pupils at Commonswood Primary School have been learning all about clean air this year and how important it is for safe breathing and … at home and shared their excellent ideas. Becoming Clean Air change-makers The School Council at Commonswood are …
Monthly myth busting - Getting out of breath isn’t always bad for your lungs!
… for your lungs! This month, we are busting the myth around breathlessness during physical activity being bad for your … to your doctor, nurse or physiotherapist. Learn more about breathlessness and keeping active with a lung condition . … This month, we are busting the myth around breathlessness during physical activity being bad for your …