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Fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK gave me a surprising realisation

… Your stories Fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK gave me a surprising realisation Earlier … herself to walk 100 miles in March to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. After signing up, she had the surprising … fundraising journey. Grace, Research + Innovation team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 21st June 2024 When I originally …

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After Dad died, fundraising gave me a sense of purpose

… day, the weather was terrible with 30mph winds. The last peak was the toughest but we were able to complete the hike …

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People don’t understand what a lung condition can take away from you - Elina’s story

… Your stories People don’t understand what a lung condition can take away from you - Elina’s story … people to seek advice if they have symptoms. Elina, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 18th November 2024 I was … I could rip my chest open to get some air in as my chest is so tight. People don’t understand what a lung condition …

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He thought when he got home he’d be fine, but that didn’t happen that day

… sometimes complacent when it came to taking his steroid inhaler every day as prescribed and keeping his reliever inhaler with him at all times. Celebrating Grant’s life One …

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I’ll make Matt proud - running the London Marathon for my brother

… Our supporter Mia ran the London Marathon this year for Asthma + Lung UK in memory of her brother, Matthew, who passed away from an asthma attack. Here she tells us why she chose to take on the …

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Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma

… I still need to be more cautious and I use my reliever inhaler more at certain times in my menstrual cycle, I’m very … to treat asthma in women differently. Taking a preventer inhaler as prescribed, and keeping a symptom diary are good …

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My battle for a COPD diagnosis – and what helped change my life

… before I was finally diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . And even then, it seemed to take … to badger my GP about getting referred for a course of Pulmonary Rehab. It’s a breathing and activity course recommended for …

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

… on cycling holidays in the French Alpes, always having my inhaler in the jersey pocket. From cycling to walking …

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Bronchiectasis didn’t stop me becoming a cycling coach

… Your stories Bronchiectasis didn’t stop me becoming a cycling coach Dave … be shortlisted for the Olympics. I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis when I was very young. Back then, there wasn’t … to come. Image Cycling is challenging Being a cyclist with bronchiectasis is not always easy. There’s the constant …

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How sound waves are helping more people to find answers

… to measure how well the lungs are working in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Ian Jarrold Published 23rd May 2022 Why is … to measure how well the lungs are working in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). … How sound waves are helping more …

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How running the London Marathon helped me manage my grief - and why I’m doing it again

… managed her grief after losing her dad to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and why she’s fundraising in his memory. Laura, … UK since I sadly lost my dad John, age 63 to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in May 2016. Since then, I have championed …

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Remembering Nigel

… Your stories Remembering Nigel IPF is a devastating condition where scar tissue, called … her dad Nigel wrote just days before he passed away from IPF in 2021. Becky Wood, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published … paying for their travel to hospital. Other amount Donate … IPF is a devastating condition where scar tissue, called …