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Pneumonia almost left my young sons without their mum

… that I would have associated with pneumonia. By the next day, I felt as though I was carrying a lead weight. I …

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Ask a researcher: How a simple blood test could be used to diagnose pulmonary fibrosis

… the tissue that lines the inside of our lungs, where the air we breathe meets the lungs. Some forms of ILD cause scar … go to sleep and stop producing new cells. Things like getting older, tobacco smoke and your genetics can … the first place. Find out more about IPF .   You may also like Research The wonderful world of lung research Over the …

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Nancy goes to Downing Street

… lung conditions will stop feeling ill so much or maybe even stop getting asthma so much. My life with asthma When I … campaigning news, as well as ways you can support our work by signing up to our regular newsletter. Sign up now You may …

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Saving Your Breath: Help us fix respiratory care in the UK

… in crisis. People with lung conditions are suffering – and even dying - needlessly. That’s why we’ve launched a new … help to make the government take lung health seriously. By adding your name, you’re telling politicians that people … in crisis. People with lung conditions are suffering – and even dying - needlessly. That’s why we’ve launched a new …

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Improve Glasgow’s buses to tackle toxic air

… They’re a lifeline that empower people of all backgrounds, by providing access to employment, independence and … been upgraded to reduce harmful emissions and some have even gone electric, offering an even cleaner alternative to cars. Profit over people …

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Investing in breath: the true cost of lung conditions to the UK economy

… how increased investment in lung health research could lead to huge savings and increased productivity, and protect … the economic cost too. This is an important year in the lead up to the next general election. We will be lobbying … how increased investment in lung health research could lead to huge savings and increased productivity, and protect …

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ULEZ: Protecting future generations from toxic air

… We hope that lots of school children in London will be inspired to use the results of the data they collected and …

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Diagnosing the problem: Lauren’s story

… order to keep people well and out of hospital, and to be able to meaningfully improve people’s quality of life. In …

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The next generation of clean air changemakers

… London schools about the dangers of air pollution. Project lead, Amy talks us through the project and what we’ve … London schools about the dangers of air pollution. Project lead, Amy talks us through the project and what we’ve …

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Breathing Unequal: what needs to change?

… Healthy lungs are vital for a good quality of life. Being able to breathe properly, exercise, and fight off common … health inequalities, governments across the UK will be able to improve the lung health of the whole of the UK. Read …

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Life with a lung condition - how you're helping us push for change

… asthma attack. Only just over a third (37%) were able to access same-day GP care, compared to half (50.1%) of … people who are most at risk a fighting chance of being able to breathe without fear. Better lung health for all The …

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Rebecca’s Story – why I took on the Hula Hoop challenge

… but this time, I really wanted to achieve the end. I even took the hoop on holiday, and it was great fun.   Making …

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Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us

… Reassuringly, the vast majority of people (91.4%) were able to use their inhaler when they had an exacerbation at … asthma, and what your triggers are . Your employer may be able to make reasonable adjustments such as providing you …