… symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may wait years for a diagnosis, or not get a diagnosis at all. 1.7 million people in the UK live with COPD, with around 600,000 more living undiagnosed and … from the charity shows that one in five people with COPD waited over a year to receive a diagnosis after their …

… which can increase the amount of mucus produced and make breathing harder. Cold, dry air can also irritate the airways … you do feel symptoms coming on.   “When you’re outside, breathing in through your nose can also help as this warms up …

… given access to pulmonary rehabilitation (an exercise and breathing programme that helps people with COPD) if they are …

… -ENDS- References: Data taken from Asthma + Lung UK’s 2023 Life with a Lung Condition Survey, questions can be …