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Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp

… Your stories Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp Paul has asthma and often struggles with symptoms when the seasons … young, which seems like a long time ago I struggled with asthma and during my teenage years, I remember missing out on …

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How sound waves are helping more people to find answers

… have taken a difficult lung test and made it as simple as breathing in and out. He’s discovered a ground-breaking new … a much better job. They pioneered the use of a new type of breathing test, called Impulse Oscillometry (iOS).  The test … have taken a difficult lung test and made it as simple as breathing in and out. He’s discovered a ground-breaking new …

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Remembering Nigel

… days before he passed away from IPF in 2021. Becky Wood, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 12th July 2022 Becky His … donation will help fund life-saving research for new treatments and support our vital services for everyone … take part in a clinical trial that is developing vital new treatments, by paying for their travel to hospital.  £27 can …

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How to get better care for your lung condition

… Advice + Support How to get better care for your lung condition With GP practices … can be hard to find. But those with lung conditions can take charge of their illness to make sure they are getting …

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How to enjoy music festivals with asthma

… Advice + Support How to enjoy music festivals with asthma If you're heading off to a festival this summer don't forget to pack your asthma inhalers as well as your wellies! You can’t always … and explain what they should do if you have an asthma attack . Tell them where you keep your reliever inhaler so …

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Shining a light on Glasgow’s toxic air through the art of pottery

… the art of pottery To celebrate Clean Air Day 2023, Asthma + Lung UK was part of an exciting and … tell you all about Glasgow Smogware. Maddy, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 22nd June 2023 Making the … unique event was thought-provoking for all involved. At Asthma + Lung UK we were blown away by the students’ …

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Looking after your wellbeing in winter

… your wellbeing. Stress and anxiety can be a trigger for asthma or make your asthma harder to manage. They can also cause feelings of … safe. Open fires and wood burning stoves . These can cause asthma symptoms to get worse or mean you’re more likely to …

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Summer holidays and your lung condition

… have one, speak to your GP or specialist. Here’s a link to Asthma + Lung UK’s COPD self-management plan , which you can … tips on looking after your lungs in hot weather on the Asthma + Lung UK website. I hope that you make the most of …

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We want to keep Luke’s memory alive: why I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon

… beloved son, Luke. He tragically lost his life to a sudden asthma attack in 2019, when he was just 19 years old. Sam Phillips, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 6th December 2024 It was …