About us
About us
The UK's lung charity fighting for your right to breathe
Who we are
Find out who we are and how we help people with lung conditions and asthma.
Our latest work
Read our policy reports and find evidence about how we can improve lung health for all.
Our impact
Together, we are changing the world. In 2024 we invested £3.5 million into vital research and 20,000 people received support from our Helpline team
What we stand for
We are fighting to transform lung health and make sure it gets the attention it deserves.
Our leadership team
Meet Asthma + Lung UK's Chief Executive, Directors and Trustees, leading the fight for your right to breathe
Work with us
Jobs and career opportunities with Asthma + Lung UK.
Contact us
Find out how to contact Asthma + Lung UK expert teams.
Media
Contact the media team at Asthma + Lung UK for any press enquiries. We offer spokespeople, case studies and statistics on lung disease.
Annual reports + accounts
Download our audited accounts and previous annual reports.
About our health information
Learn more about how we make sure our health information is accurate, up-to-date and easy to use.
Blog
Latest Articles
Research
Could COPD be reversible with earlier diagnosis?
Little is known about how COPD develops because most people are diagnosed when the condition is well-established, and their lungs are already irreversibly damaged. In research funded by Asthma + Lung UK, Dr James Allinson is looking into whether earlier diagnosis could halt, or even reverse, the disease. Ian Jarrold, our Deputy Head of Research + Innovation, explains more.
Research
Heralding a new era in how we treat bronchiectasis
Until recently, there were no treatments designed specifically for bronchiectasis. Now, landmark research by Professor James Chalmers has discovered the world’s first potential therapy for the disease. Ian Jarrold, our Deputy Head of Research + Innovation, tells us about this amazing discovery.
Advice + support
Hot off the Helpline: September edition
Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. We will share ways to help manage your lung health with important respiratory awareness key dates for your diary. And you’ll meet our amazing team.