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Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK blog.
Together we can help create a world where everyone has healthy lungs. Read on for advice + information, personal stories, campaigning + research news.
Your stories
Your stories
Your stories
Bringing the fun to work: Stories from our fundraisers
Here are some of the inspiring stories of some of our supporters who brought the fun to work this year, raising money to support lung health.
Your stories
Taking on a challenge in memory of our loved ones
We're always so grateful to all of our supporters who take on a challenge to fundraise for us. Here are Katie's, Stephen's and Jonathan's stories, just a few of our amazing fundraisers this year.
Your stories
Your Helpline nurses are superstars!
Eight-year-old Flo held a bake sale fundraiser at her school. Here, Flo’s mum Josie shares why they chose to fundraise for Asthma + Lung UK.
Advice + support
Advice + support
Advice + support
Hot off the Helpline: December edition
Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. We'll share ways to help manage your lung health with important respiratory awareness key dates for your diary. And you’ll meet our amazing team.
Advice + support
How the flu jab can keep you well this winter if you have a lung condition
Getting your flu vaccine can make a big difference to your health in the colder months. Our in-house GP, Dr Andy Whittamore, answers some of the most common questions about the flu vaccine to help you stay well this winter.
Advice + support
Hot off the Helpline: November edition
Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. We'll share ways to help manage your lung health with important respiratory awareness key dates for your diary. And you’ll meet our amazing team.
Research
Research
Research
The cutting edge in respiratory research: What’s new from ERS Congress 2025
The European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress is where the latest in respiratory research comes to life. We spent three amazing days connecting with experts, exploring new ideas, and diving into breakthrough studies. Here’s what stood out to us.
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.
Campaigning
Campaigning
Campaigning
Speaking up for lung health at the political party conferences
The political party conferences are a rare opportunity for charities campaigning for change like us. It gives us the chance to drectly influence politicians and make sure your voices are heard. Read about how we spoke up for lung health at this year's conferences.
Campaigning
What the government’s 10-year health plan means for people with lung conditions
The government has just published its 10-Year Health Plan, aiming to transform how health and care services are delivered in England. Here we explain what this could mean for people with lung conditions and the care they receive.
Campaigning
Clean air, nature preservation and cross-party support in Northern Ireland
Andrew Wilson, Policy + Public Affairs Officer for Northern Ireland, writes about our ongoing collaboration with RSPB NI and Mark Durkan MLA on clean air and nature preservation.
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