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A dip into the history of lung treatments through the ages
… well into the 20th century! Thankfully we now know that smoking is a leading cause of lung disease and can trigger …
Diagnosing the problem: Lauren’s story
… Lauren’s story Our latest research shows that people with lung conditions aren’t being diagnosed quickly enough. … exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the two most common lung conditions in the …
Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe
… Campaigning Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe … needed, and we were ready to answer the call I’m proud of what you’ve helped us achieve over the past few years, because I know it is a precursor to the huge changes and tangible difference we …
Diagnosing the problem: Right test, right time
… and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the … of this pathway within ICSs within the next 12 months. At Asthma + Lung UK we will demand early and accurate diagnosis …
He would have thought I was bonkers: running in memory of my uncle Keith
… my uncle Keith Liam’s uncle, Keith, sadly passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis in January 2023. Liam ran the Manchester … 2024 In January 2020, my uncle Keith was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was told he had three to five years to … an event … Liam’s uncle, Keith, sadly passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis in January 2023. Liam ran the Manchester …
Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma
… more with your lung condition. As well as how to manage breathlessness when you’re active. Find out more about the …
Changes to inhaler prescriptions: what they might mean
… how closer monitoring of reliver inhaler use can improve asthma management. He also gives his advice on what you can do to … website which has a guide here . 5. Get an asthma action plan if you don’t have one This is a written plan which tells …
Know your rights - what to do if you have damp and mould in a rented home
… from showering and cooking. Damp and mould can cause an asthma attack or a flare-up of your lung condition. In a … to treat mould allergies. You might find a self-management plan useful too. They include information about what to do if …
It feels like I’m drowning all the time: Lotus’s story
… time anymore. She was diagnosed with a rare disease called Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help … a sample of the fluid and I was eventually diagnosed with Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) which is a very rare … time anymore. She was diagnosed with a rare disease called Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help …