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How asthma research is ‘quietly’ breaking new ground

… unknowingly be at risk of an asthma attack, without a clear diagnosis. But Professor Murray’s research is helping … airways that were once impossible to measure. There is now clear evidence to suggest that abnormalities in these small … managing your asthma, you can visit our health advice pages. Donate today to fund life-changing lung health …

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Fighting for cleaner air in Glasgow

… schools, hospitals etc. Be part of the change Across the UK, we work alongside dedicated campaigners to bring about … for schemes to safeguard areas around schools. When people come together to stand up for their local area, change is …

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I’m training to be a nurse inspired by the care I received for my asthma

… because of my asthma and even had to be resuscitated on 25 occasions. My life changed forever when I met with my …

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Stop the devastating impact of air pollution: Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah tells our government to take action

… same time, the government is consulting on what the new UK air pollution limits should be, as part of the Environment …

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A dip into the history of lung treatments through the ages

… today. Isabella Taylor, Social media team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 7th April 2022 Inhalers and nebulisers Bird-type … part by funding world leading research in labs across the UK. Despite these advancements research into lung disease is … . [online] Available at: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk [Accessed 12 January 2022]. Bisgaard, H., O'Callaghan, C. …

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The impact of COVID-19 on lung health care for my patients

… The impact of COVID-19 on lung health care for my patients As we head into spring, the NHS is trying to … and staff being transferred to other roles (to care for patients with COVID-19 and help roll out the vaccination … a specialist asthma care appointment and preparing for a follow-up appointment if you have Long COVID . My final bit …

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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.

… the bold decision to focus all my energy into my business. Since then, I’ve not only set up an award-winning beauty … and although I take my steroid inhaler daily, it is years since I’ve had an asthma attack or a chest infection. Being …

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

… How Asthma + Lung UK’s support groups have made me feel less … Mum of two, Rebecca Grandison’s son Wilf’s has severe asthma, which controls every aspect of his life. She says it’s hard for other parents to understand the challenges their family face. Here …

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

… for more research into this. Lisa, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 3rd October 2022 I was 28 when I was … why I was really excited to hear about Asthma + Lung UK’s Women with Asthma campaign. It has helped to shine a … call for more research funding is because Asthma + Lung UK believe women are being failed by a lack of research into …

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Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma

… 3rd October 2022 Wondering whether every breath will be your last is an exhausting and terrifying way to live. I … I have severe asthma, and for years, I was too scared to be alone in case I had a life-threatening asthma attack. I … would trigger attacks such as animals, certain foods, cold air and pollen, the link between my lung health and my …