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NHS commits vital stepping-stone to Long COVID care, but must address all access issues

… with persistent breathlessness, coughing and chest pain, as well as other symptoms for weeks or months after the infection has … so everyone can access the support they need. No one should be left fighting for breath on long waiting lists.” … …

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

… use them by checking out the advice on its website and to speak to their GP, asthma nurse or pharmacist if they are … diagnosis and access to treatment and campaigns for clean air, is urging government, the NHS and research funders to … condition during their lifetime. We campaign for clean air and we campaign for better NHS diagnosis and treatment. …

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

… in the UK with lung conditions could be at risk from toxic air – new estimates Alerting the Nation, a new report … (COPD) could find their symptoms triggered by toxic air, putting them at risk of life-threatening asthma attacks … COPD, in surveys of more than 16,000 people, say toxic air is a trigger for their symptoms which can include a tight …

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Asthma + Lung UK launches ambitious brand strategy with Breath is Life campaign

… feature on YouTube and other social media channels. The video and digital posters reflect Asthma + Lung UK’s …

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Almost 9 out of 10 Scots want smoking banned near school playgrounds

… Government to follow legislation enforced in Wales since March 2021 banning smoking around schools, playgrounds …

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Asthma + Lung UK appoints Henry Gregg as new Director of External Affairs

… Asthma + Lung UK appoints Henry Gregg as new Director of External Affairs … support and community for single parents. Henry Gregg will take up his new position on 6 June 2022, and joins just … its ambitious strategy. I’m excited and honoured to take the reins at this pivotal time for the charity and look …

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Demand for Long COVID support from leading lung charity doubles

… the same numbers that have been being seen every month since the data was released 5 . The latest data, for March, … 39, has been living with debilitating Long COVID symptoms since being struck down by the virus in November 2020. Lois, …

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More than 3 million people with lung conditions at risk of life-threatening flare-ups because of pollen

… of the UK this weekend and possible through to the end of next week, according to the Met Office, and these could … extra care when pollen levels are high, such as in the next few days, and get top tips on how to manage their … pollen levels” and that this was “likely to continue into next week”, particularly in the south, meaning pollen would …

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Women almost twice as likely to die from asthma than men 

… and are more likely to die from an asthma attack. Pollen, air pollution and dust are well-known asthma trigger s, but … women so we can find treatments that will give women like me their lives back.” Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive …

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Lung conditions kill more people in the UK than anywhere in Western Europe

… Another likely contributor to high death rates is air pollution, which is linked to 36,000 11 premature deaths … to the fact they are more likely to be more exposed to air pollution, poor-quality damp housing and cigarette smoke. … every breath.” Notes to Editors For more information, to speak to storytellers, or for interview requests, please …