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Charity takes stand against toxic air around playgrounds

Charity takes stand against toxic air around playgrounds … the growth of their lungs which can damage their health for the rest of their lives. Children are more vulnerable … from black and mixed ethnicities are more likely to be exposed to high levels of air pollution. Increased exposure …

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Incurable lung conditions undiagnosed in thousands of people experiencing coughs and chest infections

… of 12,000 people with lung conditions in the UK found that over half of respondents were treated for their immediate … also found one in five of all respondents had to wait over a year for an accurate diagnosis of a chronic lung … then, Diana said. I can't work at the moment because I feel so breathless and fatigued all the time but despite an …

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People living in poverty are twice as likely to end up in hospital fighting for breath

… likely to end up in hospital fighting for breath Analysis by Asthma + Lung UK shows seven out of 10 people from the … health inequalities, as the cost-of-living crisis makes it even harder for people to breathe.   “The government needs to … the most basic necessities – food, energy bills, rent and even medication. It’s yet another wake-up call for British …

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Extreme weather could cause mould and endanger the lives of those with lung conditions

… of those with lung conditions A combination of icy cold air followed by heavy rain has created the ‘perfect … lives of those with lung conditions at risk. Many may also be unable to afford to heat their homes adequately due to the … advice at the charity, said: “The combination of warmer air inside homes and colder temperatures outside during the …