… NICE/BTS/SIGN asthma guideline has the potential to make a real difference for the 7.2 million people in the UK living … should be done each step of way. The recommendation to move away from over-reliance on reliever (SABA) inhalers – a … UK-wide asthma guideline with the potential to make a real difference for the 7.2 million people in the UK living …

… Calls for tougher air pollution limits in Scotland to drive down toxic … emissions Asthma + Lung UK Scotland is petitioning for new air quality limits in Scotland to align with updated World … for exacerbations and admissions of lung conditions, like asthma and COPD. Gareth Brown, Policy and Public Affairs …

… neighbourhoods of England (2.66 per 1 million children) compared to the least deprived (0.68 per 1 million children) …

… have the flu jab – as well as other winter vaccines they may be eligible for – to safeguard their health. Emma Rubach, … adds Cathy. “A healthy person perhaps would have been able to fight it, but mum’s asthma and lung damage meant she …

… they use their preventer inhaler daily, as prescribed, even when they feel well, as this helps to build up … is suffering from an asthma attack. Having an attack, or even witnessing one, can be upsetting and knowing what to do …

… to safeguard public health and deliver clean air as soon as possible. Asthma + Lung UK wants the government to …

… with lung conditions, leading to hospitalisation and even death. It also stunts the growth of children’s lungs. …

… Scots comes ahead of Clean Air Day   on 20 June. There is even greater concern about air pollution at schools, with 67% …

… likely to be due to a combination of high pollen levels, air pollution, strong winds and heavy rain during the warmer … and trigger asthma symptoms. Combined with pollen and air pollution too, this creates a triple threat situation for … asthma. Firstly, they should take their preventer inhaler as prescribed, and should also make sure they are …

… 15 years. The government has promised £2.4 billion in the next five years to fund additional education and training … of nurses are planning or are eligible to retire in the next three years. In addition, respiratory diseases and …