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Living well with breathlessness

… Living well with breathlessness On this page we have information for how people living with breathlessness can live well, and we also have information for carers.   On this page Keep as active as … can help you to control your breathing. We have more information about singing for lung health and playing a …

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Scottish general election: prevent it

… not prevent all lung disease. The homes we live in, the air we breathe, the jobs we do and our access to exercise all … Share this pledge on Twitter Supporting Scotland to be smoke free by 2034 The single largest causes of preventable … has on health inequalities in Scotland moving towards a smoke-free generation E-cigarettes can be a helpful smoking …

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Scottish general election: treat it

… people in Scotland live with a lung condition, varying from common conditions such as asthma, COPD and sleep apnoea … form the basis for sleep apnoea interventions, ranging from lifestyle advice to continuous positive airway pressure … Vaccinations for our lungs Far too many people are dying from short-term respiratory illnesses such as flu and …

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Scottish general election: live better with it

… that traditional exercise, whilst important, is not the only solution available to people with lung disease. Many … approach to self-management, with many people with asthma only interacting with healthcare services and engaging with … rehabilitation programmes to be expanded so they are not only available to people with moderate to severe COPD. Social …

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What effect does air pollution have on your health?

… no safe amount for anyone to breathe in, and levels in the UK are extremely damaging to health. The majority of this …

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The invisible threat

… safe and call for politicians to immediately commit to air pollution health protection plans and stronger clean air laws before it’s too late. Download full report Our new … to the areas where at-risk groups are most likely to be.  Commit to inclusive walking and cycling policies that …

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Welsh elections: live better with it

… services and engaging with their asthma during and soon after an attack. The NHS needs to take a more proactive … its own challenges and problems for the nation to address. What the pandemic highlighted was lack of support for people … rehabilitation, it should be available. I want the next Senedd to increase access to PR for everyone with mild …

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Managing long COVID symptoms

… or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello. Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us …

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How is long COVID diagnosed?

… including what tests you might need. On this page When should I see my GP about long COVID? Tests for long COVID Print this … will my GP ask?  Your GP might ask: Have you had, or do you think you had, coronavirus?  What symptoms have you …

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Tests to get samples from your lungs

… Occasionally the biopsy causes a small amount of air to leak and the lung to collapse away from the chest … by putting a small tube into the chest to allow the air to escape. If this happens you will probably need to stay …

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Our partners

… Our partners We would like to thank all of our corporate partners, past and … Services Register.  Having a constant power supply is of paramount importance to many people with a lung … Choosing Asthma + Lung UK as your charity partner can bring long lasting benefits to your company whilst raising …

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Cryptogenic organising pneumonia (COP)

… sweat and shiver feeling generally unwell feeling short of breath loss of appetite and losing weight. Symptoms begin … as prednisolone , which are immunosuppressant drugs. In severe cases, you may be treated with a stronger steroid …