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… among England’s worst areas for lung health Asthma + Lung UK's newly appointed ‘Respiratory Champion’ wants to boost … one of six ‘ Respiratory Champions ’ by Asthma + Lung UK. Dr Swallow says the lack of access to simple tests to … can lead to better outcomes for patients. Asthma + Lung UK is now calling for more funding for GP practices so they …

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… Our supporter Laurey ran the London Marathon last year to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. Here she tells us why she … London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK. I’ve been able to raise over £13,000 to help other people like Gwynn who … Our supporter Laurey ran the London Marathon last year to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. Here she tells us why she …

… known as exacerbations). This is where their breathing and other symptoms suddenly get worse over a short period of … Single Monthly How much can you donate today? £10 £27 £49 Other How much can you give monthly? £4 £8 £10 Other £10 could pay for someone living with a lung condition …

… ask for an urgent GP appointment or contact 111. It’s important to get the right support, as you’re more at risk … certificate means the person had flu when they died but it wasn’t the cause of death. Deaths registered weekly in …

… I started regularly running in April 2024  My parents take part in a parkrun every week and one day they joked, “Oh, … training for the London Marathon and now I’ve taken part in six races – and got six medals!   The last few weeks … 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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