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How to enjoy music festivals with asthma
… at festivals, but your asthma doesn’t have to stop you from having fun. Ashley Williams Published 3rd June 2024 Are … festivals, but there’s no need for your asthma to stop you from having fun. If you have asthma and you’re off to a … at festivals, but your asthma doesn’t have to stop you from having fun. … How to enjoy music festivals with asthma …
Hot off the Helpline: April edition
… Specialist Published 8th April 2025 On the Helpline this month On the helpline this past month we’ve noticed an increase in calls from people … your triggers on our website. Meet the team This month, meet Holly, she is a Respiratory Nurse Specialist and …
Breathing Unequal: what needs to change?
… the UK. Laura from our Policy team tells us more about it and gives our recommendations for tackling it. Laura, Policy … your chances of managing your lung condition well. It can affect how often you might go to hospital, and even your … that are related to poverty including air pollution, poor housing, tobacco smoking, and access to healthcare …
Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us
… Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us We wanted to find out how out how our supporters manage their asthma at … (47.9%) did not think their employer would know what to do if they had an asthma attack. Reassuringly, the vast …
Looking after your wellbeing in winter
… your wellbeing in winter Winter can be challenging if you have a lung condition and it’s really important to look after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are Dr Andy’s top tips on keeping safe and well throughout … worried about heating costs, use our website to check what help you could get . Eat well. Eating well is really …
How the next generation are fighting for lung health by becoming Clean Air Champions!
… Deborah, one of our brilliant Helpline Respiratory Nurses. They identified where they might find asthma triggers at home and shared their … a school, and are completing a ‘walk to school week’ right now. Showcasing their artistic skills too! As well as all …
Hot off the Helpline: July edition
… Thank you for reading this month’s blog. Stay tuned for next month’s edition. … Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK …
How to get better care for your lung condition
… condition With GP practices getting busier, appointments can be hard to find. But those with lung conditions can take … illness to make sure they are getting the right treatment and care. Dr Andy Whittamore, Clinical Lead at Asthma + Lung … pulmonary disease (COPD) are not getting the treatment and support they need. Managing your condition well We know …
Diagnosing the problem: Lauren’s story
… that I was finally referred to a specialist in an asthma clinic. It was only then that I received the combination of …
End the Lung Health Lottery – the data behind the campaign
… lung conditions affect people differently across the UK, and found big differences in outcomes for respiratory … tells us how we did it, what we want to see, and how you can explore the data we used in the campaign yourself. … people on lower incomes are more likely to have to live in poor quality housing which can trigger lung conditions. Air …
Life with a lung condition - how you're helping us push for change
… Anna from our Data + Insights team explains what the survey was and how your responses are helping us fight … you for helping us and giving us your time to fill in the survey! We asked over 70 questions to find out about: … treatments and inhalers how air pollution affects you how the cost-of-living crisis has impacted you. We heard from …
Fighting to end the lung health lottery
… Our latest research found rates of emergency admissions and deaths from lung conditions are much higher in areas such … levels of air pollution, stubbornly high smoking rates and poor quality housing leading to mould and damp - need to be … smoking rates or poor quality housing, where mould or damp can make people’s lung conditions worse. Whatever the cause, …
Support for your lung condition: helping you with rising living costs
… GP gives an update on how the rising cost of living is affecting people with lung conditions. Andy explains what we’re calling for the government to do to help people … prescribed and managing your triggers well, is one of the best ways you can stay well, and we have all sorts of advice …