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Changes to inhaler prescriptions: what they might mean

… they are requesting more reliever inhalers too soon. In April 2022, new targets were introduced by the NHS for GP … if you do come into contact with a trigger, such as cold air or pollen, you are less likely to react badly and have an …

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Managing fatigue with a lung condition

… Managing fatigue with a lung condition Fatigue is very common with a lung condition. Tina has bronchiectasis … feelings of exhaustion. I was working on the ward as a Therapy Assistant for the NHS when I got COVID in January … can be really frustrating, but my family and friends are very supportive and understanding if I need to cancel plans. …

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The NHS Long Term Plan: what it means for you

… long time due to backlogs in the service. This means they wait a long time for diagnosis, or never get one at all. NHS …

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Genetic targeted therapy for lung cancer transformed my mother's life

… how Rita is beating lung cancer. Philomeena, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 25th November 2022 My mum, Rita, is a … every time has been so rewarding. Look how far we have come. Sharing our experiences and being a Readers Panel … on a cloud at the start of my story. Now, although I have come a long way, it seems only yesterday I had the chest …

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Be kind to yourself this Christmas

… yourself this Christmas It can be especially hard to deal with grief at Christmas, when everyone around you seems to be … for a short while, or go out for a walk and get some fresh air. Ask for help Don’t try to deal with grief alone. Seek … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more … It can be especially …

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Nancy goes to Downing Street

… to go to No 10 to help hand in our petition calling for the Government to set up a Cleaner Travel Access Fund . Here … I had people taking photographs of me and I knew that the Prime Minister lives there. We got to go to the front door and there were security guards. It was …