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Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp
… altitude and lack of oxygen was noticeable, gasping for air my mind went into overdrive. Will I make the 13 days of … down throughout the trek, going up and up and finding the air drier and less oxygen giving me headaches and making …
How to protect your baby from whooping cough
… your child. Dr Andy Whittamore Published 6th September 2024 What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is a bacterial …
Bronchiectasis didn’t stop me becoming a cycling coach
… he found exercise that works for his lung condition. Dave, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 30th June 2022 It’s …
How running the London Marathon helped me manage my grief - and why I’m doing it again
… will be tackling the iconic TSC London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK Scotland for the second time. She tells us … Fibrosis, and why she’s fundraising in his memory. Laura, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 2nd March 2023 This is my second time running the London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK since I sadly lost my dad John, age 63 to …
Remembering Nigel
How to get better care for your lung condition
… like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are not getting the treatment and support they need. … are getting worse. We also have a self-management plan for COPD . 4. Get in touch with your GP surgery if you feel your …
How to enjoy music festivals with asthma
… you from having fun. Ashley Williams Published 3rd June 2024 Are you heading off to a festival this summer? Make sure …
Looking after your wellbeing in winter
… is a safer, cleaner option, but it can still affect the air in your home or increase the amount of dust mites. Watch …
We want to keep Luke’s memory alive: why I ran the Cardiff Half Marathon
… to his friend’s house, things quickly went downhill. His breathing got much worse, and Luke collapsed. When the …
Our tests for the government’s ‘Plan for living with COVID-19’
… to manage that. 2. Smooth, timely access to COVID-19 treatments Too many people struggle to get quick access to … evidence behind the criteria for who is eligible for these treatments and explain to people with lung conditions why … people with a lung condition, including those with asthma, for any future COVID-19 booster programmes. For …
How green is your inhaler?
… Advice + Support How green is your inhaler? Are inhalers bad for the environment? The answer is … many other factors. Inhaler devices contain plastic, and metered-dose inhaler cannisters contain propellants. Both can have an …