11 search results for: triggers

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Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen to me.

… focus all my energy into my business. Since then, I’ve not only set up an award-winning beauty business, and become a …

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Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma

… Often, I felt like I was breathing through a straw. The only thing that was keeping me alive was long-term oral … life-changing medication is a biologic treatment and is only available for certain types of severe asthma that are …

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The wonderful world of lung research

The wonderful world of lung research Over the years Asthma + … dust to investigate this theory. Their ultimate goal is to turn this into a medication that helps protect children … temperature, humidity of the air you breathe out, and what chemicals are present, the Inflammacheck device could …

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I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive

… I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive When Matt returned back from a trip from Berlin in … impact of pollution on others One of my main triggers is air pollution. I am particularly affected by wood smoke and … cause issues. My experiences have led me to campaign on air pollution in order to raise awareness, and to hopefully …

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Lisa, a Welsh scientist asks: Why is asthma worse for women?

… old and since 2018 it has got significantly worse. I have been hospitalised over 40 times; it really hits home writing …

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How Asthma + Lung UK’s support groups have made me feel less alone

… parents and carers of children with all lung conditions to come together. Here she tells us how connecting with other … condition has been a real release, and I hope one day to meet another parent in the same boat as me, because living … with a lung condition. It’s a safe and friendly space to come together and connect with others who understand. We run …

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Unlocking the secrets of asthma: How we discovered the first genetic link

… Today it’s a well-established fact that lung conditions can be influenced by our genes. But this wasn’t always the … link to asthma. Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Innovation, tells us all about this ground-breaking research and the importance of its legacy today. Dr Samantha Walker …

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I caught the fundraising bug and have raised over £40,000 for asthma research!

… mix of people! We were so nervous on the night as we’d only managed to practice the original ‘Full Monty’ routine …

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A dip into the history of lung treatments through the ages

… nebuliser pictured), while others have done more harm than good. This blog is going to delve into the past and explore … well as cigarettes, cigars and pipes, Victorians treated breathing difficulties with inhalers such as this one. These … cough and croup. The face mask was held over the nose and mouth while breathing in medication. The motorised pump also …

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Pneumonia almost left my young sons without their mum

… for myself. Getting back on my feet was the hardest thing, those first few steps felt impossible. I never thought I’d …

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Celebrating some of our amazing fundraisers

… London. The work that the charity is doing to help improve air quality for everyone is particularly important to me as air pollution is one of my main asthma triggers. Every year I … were over 200 possible sources (or antigens)* that could be affecting Debra, so we were unable to find the specific …