… with a lung condition in their lifetime. Here she tells us about her staggering diagnosis of tuberculosis and her … when joined by my puppy, Cooper - so I’d thought about a mile a day wouldn’t be too gruelling. I also – … with a lung condition in their lifetime. Here she tells us about her staggering diagnosis of tuberculosis and her …

… part in a cycling challenge for Asthma + Lung UK was by no means easy, as I hadn’t ridden a bike in years. But it … my white blood cells are constantly inflaming my airways. Even a few month before the challenge I struggled to even get up the stairs without wheezing. Getting the right …

… in toxic air that is putting their health and wellbeing at risk.   That’s why we invited Birmingham schools to question …

… Clean air zones: making sure no one is left behind Road traffic is one of the leading sources of air pollution in the UK’s towns and cities, and urgent action … to help people get into a cleaner form of transport like public transport or cycling. People who need private …

… faced discrimination during my career. That said, I have not needed time out to have children which can often disrupt women’s careers and … when writing this blog, I realise the importance women have in research. Women can offer different perspectives and …

… Calling on Mayoral Candidates to stand up for clean air On 2 May, communities across England will head to the … box to vote for their new Metro Mayor. Here in the clean air team at Asthma + Lung UK, we’re campaigning for mayoral … What’s worse, the issue of air pollution has been treated like a political football. We’re fighting to make clean air a …

… among other things, significant blood clots in both of my lungs. This has affected both my breathing and my overall …

… fantastic fundraising which she has done for Asthma + Lung UK by taking part in the London Classics, where she’s raised … UK. I convinced my brother-in-law to apply too, and we were both lucky enough to get places to run in the London … amazing experience fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK, they were really supportive with training and fundraising tips …

… Clearing the air in Greater Manchester: we can’t delay the Clean Air Zone Greater Manchester is one of the most polluted … only affected the most polluting commercial vehicles like HGVs, buses, coaches, minibuses, vans, taxis and private …

… Officer, Rob Day, sets out what the Act means for tackling air pollution and how you can get involved to ensure the government delivers cleaner air. Rob Day Published 23rd February 2022 What is the … legal limits for PM2.5 are not fit for purpose, being four times higher than the level recommended by the World Health …

… generation are fighting for lung health by becoming Clean Air Champions! The fantastic pupils at Commonswood Primary School have been learning all about clean air this year and how important it is for safe breathing and … it is, how to manage your asthma day-to-day and how to be a good friend to someone with asthma. The pupils wowed us …

… has been huge progress in tackling smoking across the UK. Back in 1948 82% of people smoked, while at the start of … still causes around 74,000 deaths each year across the UK, and many more people live with debilitating conditions …

… new way of using sound waves to measure how well the lungs are working in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Ian … where scar tissue, called fibrosis, builds up in the lungs. It’s a progressive disease, with many people having a … are vital for people with IPF, to measure how well their lungs are working and keep track of their disease. But the …