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Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us
… said that they fear their income may be affected by their asthma or lung condition. 11.2% of respondents had … routine. Preventer inhalers should be taken every day even if you do not have symptoms. Always have your reliever …
Government dragging its feet on air pollution, risking people's lives and lung health
… required by Environment Act. Released on 28th October 2022 The government had previously said it would commit to new clean air targets as part of the Environment Act by the end of October 2022. Unfortunately the government …
Air pollution is so dangerous that it can damage a baby’s health before they are even born
… that it can damage a baby’s health before they are even born Asthma + Lung UK responds to new research that … that it can damage a baby’s health before they are even born. “Our previous research shows that around 250,000 … babies are born every year into maternity units surrounded by high pollution. This means that even a newborn baby’s …
Physical activity and your lungs
… your body to get used to moving more. Try moving more An easy way to start getting more active is to try to move more …
Thunderstorms contributed to ‘unseasonal spike’ in asthma A&E visits
… 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 … remain ‘very high’ or ‘high’ over the weekend.3 Although air pollution levels will stay at ‘moderate’ levels, …
Looking after your wellbeing in winter
… a wheelchair user . Stay well at home In winter, we spend much more time indoors, which means that we need to be extra … us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Learn more … Winter can be challenging …
Symptoms of asthma
… attack symptoms An asthma attack is when your symptoms get much worse . It can happen suddenly or build up gradually … us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have JavaScript …
The wonderful world of lung research
… your lungs and form a ‘breath print’. By recording things like the flow, temperature, humidity of the air you breathe out, and what chemicals are present, the …
Supporting your child after their asthma diagnosis
… asthma to your child understand your child's asthma triggers . Your child's asthma symptoms might be triggered by …
Charity calls on government to protect children’s lungs from skyrocketing fuel costs
… effects of skyrocketing fuel costs. We know cold air is a trigger for people with conditions like asthma and based on the figures of this worrying report …
Clean Air Champions Webinars
… webinars to support your school's asthma care, led by a Paediatric Respiratory Specialist Nurse. We are covering a host of topics and all webinars will be recorded for you to … at 9.30am - Join us for this webinar which focuses on flu and viruses. Tuesday 11th November at 9.30am - Understand …
Managing asthma in adults
… inhaler in the right way makes a big difference to how much medicine gets into your airways where it’s needed. If … Smoking makes asthma symptoms worse and puts you at a much higher risk of an asthma attack. It also means your … us 0300 222 5800 Email us helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Join a support group Find out more You must have JavaScript …
Flu deaths soar sevenfold in six years
… soar sevenfold in six years Lung health charity warns of risks for those with lung conditions. Released on 2nd … and is calling on people to get their free flu vaccine and the government to tackle NHS pressures. The number of flu deaths in England and Wales has soared more …
Youngsters experiencing deprivation more likely to have asthma attacks when they return to school
… their money on. If I could afford it, I would move to a private rented property with no mould and in a nice area. …
Asthma and other health conditions
… risk of asthma symptoms and asthma attacks. Top tips to help you stay well Avoid the thing you are allergic to as … weight and exercise regularly. You could try our keep active videos . Have a good sleep routine and try sleeping … Addison’s disease – a rare condition when your body does not make enough of certain hormones Speak to your GP, …