… help others with a debilitating lung disease Rebecca Boyle from Antrim lost her father in 2018 to COPD, a debilitating … Ireland Released on 15th November 2023 Rebecca Boyle from Antrim lost her father in 2018 to chronic obstructive … 1 . She’s now campaigning for change as new analysis from leading lung charity Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland …

… a lung condition, are elderly or very young - prolonged or even short term, exposure can be harmful. It has also been … releases smoke and other toxic particles into the air. Even “Eco-design” stoves emit 450 times more air pollution … temperatures drop, we can all help to improve air quality by relying less on our fires and stoves and using our gas/oil …

… a new report revealing that people with lung conditions are trapped in a vicious circle of late diagnosis, have limited access to vital treatments, and poor support to … COPD.  A nurse recommended pulmonary rehab; I had no idea what it was so took to YouTube to find out what it was. I was …

… Asthma + Lung UK welcomes plans to ban disposable vapes Charity responds to Government announcement to take action to protect young people from the harms of vaping … 29th January 2024 Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise …

… Harmonica for Lung Health at popular Harpin’ by the Sea festival Asthma + Lung UK hosts a special … their fitness and helps with their breathing and some are even able reduce their medication.” One in five people in the … which can make every day activities difficult or even impossible. Asthma + Lung UK’s Harmonica for Lung Health …

… Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment in the community outlined in major … ill health in England. Sarah MacFadyen, Head of Policy at Asthma + Lung UK, said:  "Lung disease is the UK's third … levels of deprivation, are waiting far too long for the diagnosis and support that they need. Struggling to breathe …

… a trigger for your child to have an asthma attack. “It’s easy over the summer holidays to fall out of the routine of … seasonal allergies such as mould.  "Some youngsters might also fall out of their usual preventer inhaler routines over … check through your GP or asthma nurse and some pharmacies also provide this service. Asthma + Lung UK has a guide here: …

… attacks when they return to school Figures from Asthma + Lung UK show children and teenagers who experience greater … go back to school Released on 24th August 2023 Leading lung charity Asthma + Lung UK has found a shocking 320% … young people experience their asthma – having an asthma plan and regular review, using inhalers properly and knowing …

… + Lung UK Scotland launches a new report Clearing the Air: Transport + Lung Health,  which   looks at the impact of … Scotland.’  Air pollution can cause new lung conditions like lung cancer and worsen existing ones like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …

… ready' before winter sets in Rising rates of flu coupled with mouldy and damp housing are putting students’ lungs on … rise Released on 23rd October 2024 Asthma + Lung UK has issued a winter’s coming warning to university … 6,707 in England alone. 1 Mould, damp, viruses, vapour and air pollution can all take their toll on the lungs of …

… issues are the leading cause of all emergency admissions Asthma + Lung UK is warning how years of lung health neglect … 1.7 million admissions to hospitals in England last year for respiratory issues Released on 11th November 2024 Asthma + …