Asthma + Lung UK

Government dragging its feet on air pollution, risking people's lives and lung health

Charity responds to news government will not be publishing air quality targets as required by Environment Act.
Asthma + Lung UK

Air pollution is so dangerous that it can damage a baby’s health before they are even born

Asthma + Lung UK responds to new research that finds air pollution particles in the organs of unborn babies.
Asthma + Lung UK

Cost of living crisis: 1 in 5 people with asthma surveyed say price hikes causing asthma attacks

Leading lung charity warns that with 5.4 million people in the UK with asthma, many could be at risk as costs soar and winter bites.
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Charity calls on government to protect children’s lungs from skyrocketing fuel costs

Asthma + Lung UK responds to new report that highlights risks of increased fuel poverty on children's lung development.
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'Toxic cocktail' of dirty air could heighten risk of asthma attacks

Lung charity responds to high air pollution forecast.
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Children with asthma in Scotland returning to school are at increased risk of asthma attacks

The number of Scottish children being hospitalised for asthma attacks in August more than doubles when they start the new term.
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NHS commits vital stepping-stone to Long COVID care, but must address all access issues

Asthma + Lung UK responds to the latest NHS announcement on Long COVID.
Asthma + Lung UK

One million people in UK at risk of asthma attack because they could be relying on 'wrong inhaler'

An estimated million people could be at risk because they’re relying on their reliever inhaler rather than using a preventer.
Asthma + Lung UK

Millions of people in the UK with lung conditions could be at risk from toxic air – new estimates

Alerting the Nation, a new report published by Asthma + Lung UK, reveals as many as 3.4 million people could be affected.
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Asthma + Lung UK launches ambitious brand strategy with Breath is Life campaign

After re-branding in February, Asthma + Lung UK embeds its new identity with a national advertising initiative.
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Asthma + Lung UK responds as Long COVID cases hit 'grim milestone' of two million

Sarah Woolnough, CEO, responds to the latest Long COVID estimates from the ONS.