… one of the biggest causes of preventable illness and death in the UK, is estimated to cause 1 in 4 cancer deaths and causes many lung conditions. The … this is most effective when smokers trying to quit are also supported by professional stop smoking services. Since …

… our resources, straining our health system and cutting short almost 2000 lives a year in Wales. It is a public … air pollutant is any substance in the air that could harm people. Particulate matter, known as PM, and nitrogen dioxide are particularly damaging. When people are exposed to high pollution levels, for example on a …

… a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). On World COPD Day, here she shares her story to help raise … so hard. When they did the x-ray, they noticed something on my lungs, I was then referred to a specialist hospital who … emphysema. I would describe emphysema like being a fish on dry land. I wish I could rip my chest open to get some air …

… three key actions the government can do to achieve this: Tackle the toxic air pollution that kills 43,000 people every …

… Lung conditions undiagnosed in thousands: our plea to the new government Our research reveals that many people with … but didn’t have the underlying cause investigated at the time. The survey also found one in five of all respondents …

… 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 …

… Fighting for clean air at the elections Last week, communities across England voted for their new Metro Mayors. Here in the Clean Air team at Asthma + Lung UK, we’ve been busy making sure that mayoral candidates understood the need to protect everyone’s lungs from toxic air. Read on …

… 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 …

… Officer in Northern Ireland writes about the upcoming ban on smoking in private cars with children which is an … Ireland. With police then having the power to issue a £50 on-the-spot fine. A long time coming It was back in 2016 that … the charity sector to press for these much-needed laws to come in as quickly as possible. We knew that every day …