… Making Britain smoke free Smoking is one of the biggest causes of preventable illness and death in the UK, is estimated to cause 1 in 4 cancer deaths and causes many lung conditions. The government has recently announced plans to make Britain …

… on dry land. I wish I could rip my chest open to get some air in as my chest is so tight. People don’t understand what … and started using portable oxygen, I had to think about my future. I wondered whether I would be able to have …

… change. Read on to find out how you can take part and why it’s so important for the future of the NHS.  Laura, Policy … the NHS can care for you and your lung condition better. It is really important that you share your experiences and …

… on new treatments aimed at reducing inflammation in people living with bronchiectasis. Managing inflammation can … trial that could lead to new ways to treat flare-ups in people with asthma and COPD. Professor Andy Bush ’s … this year’s winners: Dr Martha Purcell: “ The A+LUK travel grant was extremely useful to my ongoing development as an …

… his right to breathe clean air Maksim has asthma and was only nine years old when he first started campaigning for every child’s right to breathe clean air. He first got involved when his … Centre. Maksim, now 14, has become one of Asthma + Lung UK’s most dedicated campaigners for clean air since then. …

… England recently. Whooping cough can affect people of all ages, but it can be very serious for young babies. Here I … cough? Whooping cough is a bacterial infection in the lungs. The main symptom is coughing. The coughing can go on … England recently. Whooping cough can affect people of all ages, but it can be very serious for young babies. Here I …

… team, challenged herself to walk 100 miles in March to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. After signing up, she had … few months ago I was in hospital for a chest x-ray just to make sure that everything was okay. Understanding what it’s … to raise vital funds for lung health? Check out our range of events . Or take on your own! A sponsored walk, bake …

… life Taking part in an event for Asthma + Lung UK can make SUCH a difference for people like me. Your support could … inspired to take on your own challenge? Check out our range of events . Improve your fitness and your wellbeing … fighting for everyone’s right to breathe. The money you raise could change lives.   … Our supporter, Clarrie, took on …

… Fighting for clean air at the elections Last week, communities across England … voted for their new Metro Mayors. Here in the Clean Air team at Asthma + Lung UK, we’ve been busy making sure … supportive of bold policies to tackle air pollution like the Ultra Low Emission Zone but agreed action was needed …

… babies in the womb, and can stunt the growth of children’s lungs, which could affect their health for life. A …

… just accepted that women have worse asthma than men . They are three times more likely to be admitted to hospital and … to question why that was. It is now women themselves who are questioning this and trying to find the answers. An … menopause on women living with asthma. This professorship also involves galvanising the respiratory research community …

… Calling on Mayoral Candidates to stand up for clean air On 2 May, communities across England will head to the … UK. In December, Greater Manchester council submitted its latest plans to tackle its toxic air to government – but … is important at the upcoming elections on 2 May. We too want to see bold, evidence-based action to cut toxic air …