… 'Toxic cocktail' of dirty air could heighten risk of asthma attacks Lung charity responds to high air … over the country this week and next could heighten the risk of life-threatening asthma attacks and flare-ups of … a toxic cocktail of dirty air that could increase the risk of asthma attacks and symptom flare-ups. We know that …

… in the first few weeks of term. Recent four-year-average data from the charity has revealed that asthma … 2,750 a day as temperatures plummet based on last winter’s data. 2 In a recent survey by Asthma + Lung UK, four out of … last four years. NHS England monthly hospital admissions data requested by Asthma + Lung UK. Summer: June, July, …

… ‘Air pollution damaging health from the cradle to the grave’, charity warns Asthma + Lung UK responds to new … + Lung UK, said: “This report is yet further evidence that the dirty air we breathe into our lungs every day has a …

… conditions to get their flu jab as hospital admissions for people with the virus continue to rise this week, putting … cent with COPD questioned said colds and flu were triggers for their condition. 2 Asthma + Lung UK is now urging those … on its website at www.asthmaandlung.org.uk and advises: If you would like to receive tailored advice about how to look …

… on a path towards cleaner air – this problem is not going away and instead of acting with the urgency desperately …

… should not be overstated. Toxic air causes lung cancer, triggers existing conditions and is ultimately responsible …

… 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 … ahead of thundery shift:   https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-cli… 3. Met Office …

… Equity’s latest report, which finds 55% of homes could be plunged into fuel poverty next year, Henry Gregg, Director … effects of skyrocketing fuel costs. We know cold air is a trigger for people with conditions like asthma and … thousands of children and adults with lung conditions will be priced out of breathing this winter and left fighting for …

… .        References:   1/ Underlying cause, sex and age data taken from the NOMIS portal which represents Office of National Statistics data and shows the mortality rate for flu increased sevenfold …   2/ Figures from the Government’s weekly flu surveillance data showed that weekly emergency attendances for flu is 4 …

… more likely to have asthma attacks when they return to school Figures from Asthma + Lung UK show children and … be hospitalised with an asthma attack when they go back to school Released on 24th August 2023 Leading lung charity … hospital with a life-threatening asthma attack, once the school holidays end. 1 Among 5-19-year-olds from the least …

… that for another 18 years children will be forced to live, learn and play in toxic levels of air pollution. “The …

… Asthma + Lung UK responds to cold weather alert Lung charity responds to cold weather alert from the UK … almost three-quarters of those surveyed told us they plan to heat their homes less , while 45% look set to turn …