Welcome to Asthma + Lung UK
Summer can be a difficult time for people with lung conditions. Hot weather, higher pollen counts and air pollution can make their symptoms worse, resulting in them becoming seriously unwell – or even needing emergency care.
Life-changing research starts with you.
Get support
Call or WhatsApp our helpline for support with your condition. Get advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello.
Your best summer starts with better breathing
This summer we’ll inspire you with ways to achieve your summer goals. Tell us a bit about your breathing in summer and we’ll send you personalised advice so you can make the most of the season.
Blog
Visit our blog for advice + support, personal stories, campaigning + research news.
Hot off the Helpline: May edition
Research is bridging the gap between everyday health and science
By running the London Marathon with a lung condition, I want to prove that you can do anything
Make every breath count with a gift in your will
Over a third of our funding comes from gifts in wills – they’re absolutely vital to our work. Leaving a gift in your will is simple and can help us bring together the greatest minds in lung health research to find new ways to diagnose, treat and cure lung conditions.
Take the first step towards a breathing breakthrough by requesting your free guide to leaving a gift in your will.
Why we’re here
We believe that every breath matters
Whoever said, “We all breathe the same air” didn’t have to worry about being one of the 43,000 early deaths attributed to air pollution every year. Wasn’t the 1 in every 5 people who will have a lung condition in their lifetime. Or one of the 5.4 million people in the UK living with asthma.
Respiratory care isn’t good enough
Even before COVID-19, NHS hospital admissions for lung conditions were rising three times faster than average admissions. People living with lung conditions are often overlooked and being left behind. Their condition isn’t accurately diagnosed at an early stage – and even when they are diagnosed, they’re not given the care they need.
Transforming lung health
Our vision is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. We are dedicated to helping create a world where good lung health and the ability to breathe freely are a basic right enjoyed by all. From research and campaigning to advice and support, as the nation’s lung charity we are on a mission to change the way that lung health is perceived.
TCS London Marathon 2026
This year, over £1 million has been raised for Asthma + Lung UK by amazing people taking on the London Marathon.
Charity places for Team Breathe are now live for the London Marathon 2026! Click below to learn more about running with us to raise money for lung health.
Ways you can help
Support in memory
When you give a gift in memory of your loved one, you’re joining us in helping everyone living with a lung condition across the UK.
Join an event
Join an exhilarating adventure or a heart-pumping challenge with our range of events for runners, trekkers, cyclists, skydivers or those seeking for something completely different.
Do your own fundraising
Whether you're interested in arranging a fundraiser or seeking inspiration – we offer a diverse range of options to suit your preferences.
Get involved!
There are lots of ways to support Asthma + Lung UK. Help us fight for your right to breathe freely.
Volunteer with us
Campaign with us
Partner with us
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