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17 years of helpline support

This month our incredible Asthma + Lung UK Helpline celebrates 17 years since it began on the British Lung Foundation. Our Health Care Adviser Manager Carol has been here since the very beginning, and in this blog she shares her experience of working on the helpline.
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Long COVID: what we’ve learnt

Amanda our Long COVID project lead takes us through what we’ve learnt from Long COVID, and what we’re doing to help people living with their symptoms.
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Tips for managing your lung condition this year

The New Year is a time for change and new beginnings, so why not resolve to manage your lung condition a little better? Kathy, a Respiratory Nurse for our Helpline, tells us how we can do this.
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How green is your inhaler?

Are inhalers bad for the environment? The answer is not so straightforward. Our in-house GP, Dr Andy, talks us through all you need to know about greener inhalers.
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The history of lung health with Asthma + Lung UK

Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have been part of lung health history for a long time! In this blog, Sophie from our Media team walks you through a short history of lung health and how our previous brands have made an impact.
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Urgent appointments and your child

Debby Waddell, Asthma + Lung UK Respiratory Nurse, shares tips on how to ask for an urgent appointment when your child needs one.