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Charity issues bonfire night warning to Scots living with a lung condition

… and wheezing to flare up and leave people struggling to breathe, Asthma + Lung UK Scotland says. 2 Those with other … inhaler with them and let family and friends know what to do if you do have an asthma attack. “Remember too that you … Asthma Admissions (Nov 21) Source England 6450 NHS England Wales 288 NHS Wales Scotland 580 Public Health Scotland …

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Number of children in hospital with life-threatening asthma attacks could quadruple as they return to school

… asthma attacks could quadruple as they return to school Charity warns of ‘perfect storm’ of triggers as it’s … admissions for asthma rise by 370% in 5-9-year-olds after school holidays Released on 28th August 2024 Children with … with life-threatening asthma attacks once they return to school next week, a leading lung charity has warned. The most …

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How to enjoy music festivals with asthma

… have great time and stay safe! via GIPHY Don’t ditch your MART or preventer routine. You’ll probably have lots of late … and lazy mornings – but remember to take your preventer or MART inhaler every day as prescribed. This is the best way to …

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High pollen levels could put the lives of millions at risk, charity warns

… and inflamed. If they are also allergic to pollen and breathe it in, this can cause the muscles around their … “The best thing anyone with a lung condition can do is make sure they use their preventer inhaler regularly as … Yorkshire and Humberside, the North West, West Midlands, Wales, East of England, South West, and London and South East …

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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.

… Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen … has first-hand experience of the impact stress can have on asthma, as her dad collapsed and died from a stress-induced asthma attack when she was a teenager. Anita, 49, who has …

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Hot off the Helpline: April edition

… and a special interest in working with the charity's social media, including moderating the one of our Health …

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Charity warns of back to school asthma spike

… Charity warns of back to school asthma spike As the school holidays draw to a close, leading health charity, … more than doubles in September after starting the new school term. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland says lack of preventer …

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Asthma attacks on the increase as children return to school warns school

… Asthma attacks on the increase as children return to school warns school The number of Scottish children being hospitalised for … attacks in September nearly triples after starting the new school term Released on 15th August 2023 Ahead of the new …

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Energy price hike risks ‘pricing people out of breathing’ this winter, lung charity warns

… and flu, and expected COVID-19 peaks, we’re running the risk of yet another major healthcare crisis. As part of the …