… Asthma + Lung UK responds to the Spring Budget UK Chancellor … easy for children to buy.  "Introducing a new tax on vapes is a crucial step forward which will make them less … old and new, from developing incurable lung conditions. “What isn’t clear is whether the funding will be ring-fenced …

… take urgent action on air pollution A joint initiative by Asthma + Lung UK and the Clean Air Justice Network brought … impacts the health of so many residents.   Organised by Asthma + Lung UK and the Clean Air Justice Network, the event … Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by nearly 5x [1]. Asthma affects approximately 45,000 children across the …

… asthma and 58% for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are repeat attenders 4 yet only a half of people … a third of people with asthma and less than a tenth with COPD are receiving recommended levels of care 7. New asthma … and smoking. “We need real commitment to tackle the roots causes of lung disease, but that’s only part of the problem. …

… Flu deaths in Scotland hit a 45-year high Data from the National Records of Scotland analysed … and vaccinate far more people. Removing the 50–65-year-old group from being eligible for the flu jab removed almost … associated with lung conditions than the more affluent .” 4 Reference Underlying cause means the person died of flu, …

… of air pollution, with a particular focus on the harmful effects of domestic wood burning.” The full report which will … ENDS References   Air pollution effects on your lungs, including lung cancer | Asthma + Lung …