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Toxic air could be causing breathlessness in over two million people

… also increases the risk of infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. The new data reveals that the public is acutely … worker from Haringey. His daughter, Nancy, developed symptoms of breathing problems in 2017 when she was four and, after multiple trips to A&E, was diagnosed with pneumonia. A couple of years later, when Nancy was six, she …

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Charity warns ‘below freezing’ temperatures could be deadly for people with lung conditions 

… the airways to narrow, which can increase the amount of mucus produced and make breathing harder. Cold, dry air can …

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Future generations spared the ‘ticking time bomb’ of COPD if plans to curb smoking are given the green light

… Future generations spared the ‘ticking time bomb’ of COPD if plans to curb smoking are given the green light Despite being the third biggest cause of death worldwide, most people have no idea what chronic … lung conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema that make it difficult to breathe air out from the …

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Schools campaign launched in Scotland to help raise awareness of what to do if a child has an asthma attack

… pollen, dust mites, pollution, and stress, resulting in coughing, wheezing, feeling out of breath, and having a tight … might be at risk of an asthma attack include increased coughing, especially when doing activities, wheezing, and a …

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Charity issues bonfire night warning to Scots living with a lung condition

… obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, surveyed by the charity said poor air quality made …

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Asthma + Lung UK announces the appointment of its new chief executive

… Sarah has considerable expertise across public health, strategy, communications, and research. During her time at … pandemic hit.  Afterwards, Sarah helped to spearhead a new strategy, whilst increasing the charity’s income and … Asthma + Lung UK is in the second year of a five-year strategy to increase public awareness of lung conditions, to …

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We had no idea that COPD would kill my Dad, now I'm campaigning to help others with a debilitating lung disease

… now I'm campaigning to help others with a debilitating lung disease Rebecca Boyle from Antrim lost her father in 2018 to COPD, a debilitating lung disease that affects over 43,000 people in Northern … lung conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema that make it difficult to breathe air out from the …

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Lack of lung testing and long waiting lists create a 'perfect storm' for NHS Wales this winter

… bed days, 3,500 of which would be saved over the winter period. 4 But current access to PR in Wales is limited, … 14,000 bed days, 5,000 of which would be during the winter period 7   Trystan Roberts, 47, from Powys said being …

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Asthma + Lung UK welcomes plans to ban disposable vapes

… a good idea, especially if you have a lung condition. “The plan to create a smoke-free generation is a landmark decision …