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A dip into the history of lung treatments through the ages
… for use today. Isabella Taylor, Social media team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 7th April 2022 Inhalers and … Bird-type inhaler If you were struggling with symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, or a chest infection in the Victorian era … Alternatively, you might pick up a packet of asthma cigarettes or cigars which were still being prescribed …
Diagnosing the problem: Lauren’s story
… Lauren, an IT trainer from Nottingham, was diagnosed with asthma in 2010. Here she tells us how difficult it was to … improve diagnosis for lung conditions in the UK. Lauren, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 2nd August 2023 Lauren’s … around 2010 when I first started experiencing symptoms of asthma. I would get breathless doing light exercise or even …
Respiratory Insights - involving patients to improve research
… lung conditions. Danielle Roe Published 22nd March 2022 At Asthma + Lung UK, we’re uniquely placed to hear directly from … £40 million. “The results of the questionnaire fielded by Asthma + Lung UK were invaluable in strengthening a current …
Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe
… Sarah Woolnough Published 24th February 2022 I’ve waited a long time for this moment. The moment when I can finally tell … together to improve lung health in the UK. We did it when COVID-19 was wreaking havoc on the nation’s lungs and …
I still struggle sometimes but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung
… to get to the finish line I still get conscious of my breathlessness at times as I go into a shallower breath … more with your lung condition. As well as how to manage breathlessness when you’re active. Find out more about the …
Asthma often limited what I could do - until I started running
… Kevin, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 16th December 2024 I have had asthma since I was a young child, and living …
He would have thought I was bonkers: running in memory of my uncle Keith
… 10k earlier this year in Keith’s memory and fundraised for Asthma + Lung UK. Liam, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 9th December 2024 In … Manchester 10k in memory of Keith, and to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK to help support their work. He was like a …
I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive
… how it’s led him to take action to protect others. Matt, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 13th February 2025 I … left me with bronchiectasis. I was later diagnosed with asthma too. I was never particularly breathless before, and … Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk WhatsApp helpline (asthma) 07999 377 775 … When Matt returned back from a trip …
Stepping up to the challenge: Climbing 10 towers for lung health
… HARCA organised a unique challenge to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. Here Alice from our community fundraising … team tells us all about it. Alice, Community team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 9th December 2024 The 10 Towers … finish line! Image Poplar HARCA first got involved with Asthma + Lung UK through their Knitting the Air project , …
Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma
… stories Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma Chloe was diagnosed with asthma as a child. As she got older, her symptoms had … she tells us how getting active has helped her manage her asthma - and changed her life. Chloe, Asthma + Lung UK …
The nurse on the helpline reassured me at a critical time in my life
… my life that it didn’t lead to any chest infections or any breathing difficulties. It has been completely life changing. …
It feels like I’m drowning all the time: Lotus’s story
… drowning all the time: Lotus’s story Lotus always had mild asthma until six years ago. Then her symptoms started getting … and now uses oxygen to help her breathe. Lotus, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 14th February 2025 I … to hospital. Other amount Donate … Lotus always had mild asthma until six years ago. Then her symptoms started getting …
If I can help prevent just one asthma attack I’ll be happy
… Natalie, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 6th December 2024 I was born with asthma and like for many others, it’s a …