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Harmonica for Lung Health at popular Harpin’ by the Sea festival
… 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 conditions strategy
… 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 …
Asthma attacks on the increase as children return to school warns school
… 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: …
Youngsters experiencing deprivation more likely to have asthma attacks when they return to school
… 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 …
Get tougher on vehicle idling warns leading lung health charity
… + 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). …
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Students urged to get 'asthma ready' before winter sets in
… 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 …
Breathing issues are the leading cause of all emergency admissions
… 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 + …
Asthma + Lung UK welcomes new UK-wide asthma guideline
… 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
… 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 …
Children from the most deprived areas more likely to die from an asthma attack
… neighbourhoods of England (2.66 per 1 million children) compared to the least deprived (0.68 per 1 million children) …
Charity warns rapid rise in flu cases could put millions with lung conditions at risk
… 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 …