… consultant, but when he was in primary care, I would push for regular reviews and follow-ups after hospital …

… batter the country over the next few days, Asthma + Lung UK says the extreme cold followed by heavy rain creates the … and Southeast of England.   Around 5.4m people in the UK have asthma - one in every 12 adults and one in every 11 … or using the shower. If you live in a highly polluted area, check the air pollution levels before opening windows. …

… symptoms. Booking an appointment as soon as possible will make sure they get the help they need. We know it can be …

… this bill so important? Smoking, and breathing in second-hand smoke, puts your lungs at risk. Smoking is the leading cause of cancer, causes 9 out of 10 cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

… with my breathing. Finding the link with hormones Over the next eight years, despite being on steroids, I had regular … never really knew when I’d end up being rushed to hospital next. As for living out my dreams - such as embarking on an …

… Charity warns ‘below freezing’ temperatures could be deadly for people with lung conditions  With temperatures … and leave you struggling to breathe. This is because cold air can cause the airways to narrow, which can increase the … of mucus produced and make breathing harder. Cold, dry air can also irritate the airways and worsen symptoms of …

… 6,707 in England alone. 1 Mould, damp, viruses, vapour and air pollution can all take their toll on the lungs of … their asthma symptoms with 69% reporting that cold air aggravated their symptoms. 3 A third of respondents who … across the board as many have just left home might be struggling to get face-to-face appointments or to keep on …

… or pharmacist anytime.  Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma + Lung UK’s GP. What happens at an asthma review? Your child’s GP or … Call us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have …

… How is asthma treated in children? Find out how asthma medicines can … one with asthma should be prescribed only a blue reliever inhaler. Speak to your GP surgery about your child’s asthma … it hard to use a dry powder inhaler (DPI) when they’re feeling very breathless. Speak to their GP or nurse if your …

… ‘Air pollution damaging health from the cradle to the grave’, … warns Asthma + Lung UK responds to new report linking air pollution and dementia. Asthma + Lung UK responds to new report that links air pollution and dementia. Sarah Woolnough, CEO at Asthma + …

… get their flu jab as hospital admissions for people with the virus continue to rise this week, putting additional pressure on the NHS. Latest surveillance figures show almost a 40% … which can lead to hospitalisation. Because of these risks, Asthma + Lung UK is urging people with lung conditions …

… take them correctly, and to tell your GP about symptoms, triggers, and side effects . Help the NHS to give you the … takes time . Your GP will ask about your symptoms, what triggers your asthma, and your medical history. They might … to your GP about your medical and family history, and what triggers your symptoms. Talk about your workplace too, so …

… Healthy lungs are vital for a good quality of life. Being able to breathe properly, exercise, and fight off … to poverty including air pollution, poor housing, tobacco smoking, and access to healthcare services. All of these are … well. The data supported the close relationship between smoking tobacco and deprivation; and how where you live can …