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High pollen levels could put the lives of millions at risk, charity warns
… plants to produce additional pollen which then circulates more freely in the air. Pollen can be dangerous for people … with COPD of those surveyed are triggered by pollen. More than 5m people in the UK have asthma, and over 1.3 … For those with COPD, it can leave them feeling a lot more breathless than usual and producing more or stickier …
People living in poverty are twice as likely to end up in hospital fighting for breath
… as the highest earners to give up work in the last year due to breathlessness. Seven out of 10 felt their lung …
Chief executive Sarah Woolnough announces her departure
Adequate financial support is essential to ensure ULEZ is a success
… changes. Tim Dexter, Clean Air lead at Asthma + Lung UK said: “We welcome the announcement today from the …
‘Asthma care is in crisis’ - charity sounds the siren as asthma death toll rises
… death toll rises Over 12,000 people in the UK have died from asthma attacks since the publication of a landmark … are preventable Released on 24th April 2024 Ten years on from National Review of Asthma Deaths, the annual asthma … asthma deaths Over 12,000 people in the UK have died from asthma attacks since the publication of a landmark …
Extreme weather could cause mould and endanger the lives of those with lung conditions
… of those with lung conditions A combination of icy cold air followed by heavy rain has created the ‘perfect … musty. If you are allergic to mould it can cause symptoms like coughing, wheezing, sneezing and watery eyes or cause symptoms of a lung condition like asthma or COPD to worsen. The charity says the numbers …
Funding boost to help millions struggling with breathlessness
… for people living with lung conditions Released on 20th May 2024 The country’s leading lung charity is to receive … for information, and found it so comforting being able to talk to the calm and informative clinicians on Asthma …
Asthma + Lung UK responds to the Spring Budget
Primary school children call on mayoral candidates to take urgent action on air pollution
… Primary school children call on mayoral candidates to take urgent action on air pollution A joint initiative by Asthma + Lung UK and the Clean Air Justice Network brought together … … Primary school children call on mayoral candidates to take urgent action on air pollution …
Lack of follow up care for Scots hospitalised with asthma is a concern, says leading lung charity
… “Asthma attacks can be incredibly serious, sometimes even resulting in death. “We understand that GP practices are …
Birmingham and Solihull rank among England’s worst areas for lung health
… Released on 24th September 2024 Birmingham and Solihull have some of the highest hospital admissions and death rates … to diagnose lung conditions means that the telltale signs are too often missed, leaving people with breathing … moment, access to lung tests in the region falls short of what’s needed. Matthew’s focus and leadership will be crucial …
Surge in repeat hospital visits for lung conditions
… bout of flu which left me fighting for my life. Ever since, I have been living on a knife edge – I can no longer …