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Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma

… be your last is an exhausting and terrifying way to live. I should know because I have severe asthma, and for years, I … of 11, after years of wheezing and chest infections – but when I hit my teens and started my periods, my lung health … presenter, something I never imagined I’d be able to do as I have to talk for hours on end, and before starting on …

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Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp

… Paul has asthma and often struggles with symptoms when the seasons change. Here he talks about how he began cycling … me out at random moments. Even now, 40 years later, when the seasons change, I often catch a cold and it leaves me … my early twenties I started mountain biking and visiting the gym regularly and soon the attacks eased and my wellbeing …

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You make my dad’s life easier - why I run for Asthma + Lung UK

… only running that I could relate to was the running of a bath. I went on a weight loss journey and after losing five …

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Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma

… think that I am able to do everything, but sometimes I can’t. I always make sure I have my reliever inhaler with me … I would recommend everyone try to be active where they can. We’ve created a free Keep Active programme which gives …

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Asthma often limited what I could do - until I started running

… do things he never thought possible. Kevin, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 16th December 2024 I have had asthma … big events that if you get the opportunity, you have to take part. Nervous yes, but as a 27-year-old at the time, I … £10 could pay for someone living with a lung condition to take part in a clinical trial that is developing vital new …

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Celebrating some of our amazing fundraisers

… Single Monthly How much can you donate today? £10 £27 £49 Other How much can you donate monthly? £4 £8 £10 Other £10 could pay for someone living with a lung condition … new treatments, by paying for their travel to hospital. Other amount Donate … Our amazing supporters never fail to …

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Stepping up to the challenge: Climbing 10 towers for lung health

… Stepping up to the challenge: Climbing 10 towers for lung health Our amazing … that challenges participants to climb 10 tower blocks in London. It might not sound that much but combined it’s … Caroline took part in the challenge: "I had an amazing time taking on in the 10 Towers Challenge. The atmosphere was …

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After Dad died, fundraising gave me a sense of purpose

… After Dad died, fundraising gave me a sense of purpose In May 2024, our supporter Amy sadly lost her dad after a fall … Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 9th December 2024 In May 2024, my dad Neil was spending time in his garden when he … 30mph winds. The last peak was the toughest but we were able to complete the hike in 10 hours and 45 minutes. I also …