… waiting lists create a 'perfect storm' for NHS Wales this winter Asthma + Lung UK Cymru launch a new report revealing … modelling by PwC, the report reveals that asthma and COPD cost NHS Wales over £295 million each year and have an … 47, from Powys said being diagnosed with asthma and COPD was a huge shock. He explains: “I’m an ex-smoker but …