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The impact of COVID-19 on lung health care for my patients

… The impact of COVID-19 on lung health care for my patients As we head … care. In this blog, we chatted to Dr Andy about the impact of COVID-19 on lung health care and his tips on how you can … While you are waiting for tests or appointments, use the extra time to prepare and understand what to expect . Asthma …

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Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen to me.

… Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen … has first-hand experience of the impact stress can have on asthma, as her dad collapsed and died from a stress-induced asthma attack when she was a teenager. Anita, 49, who has …

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No one should have to put their life on hold - why it’s critical we find out why asthma is worse for women

… we find out why asthma is worse for women Living with a long-term lung condition can affect many aspects of your … of any therapy or medication to ensure it’s safe in the long-term. This requires carefully designed clinical trials … very encouraging to see. Why do you think it has taken so long for this research to begin? Dr Shah: Asthma is a complex …

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How Asthma + Lung UK’s support groups have made me feel less alone

… on subjects relevant to your child and their lung health. Find out more and sign up for our free events .   … Mum of …

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Five tips to look after your mental health

… may be available. We also have information on our website about help with food costs too. If your lung condition or … lungs a workout and meet likeminded people. Find out more about our support groups or contact us on … you breathe, your lifestyle, and how you think and feel about your breathing. There are breathing techniques you can …

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Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma

… like menstruation. My mental health really suffered as a result of my asthma as it was a struggle to maintain my … game-changer for me, and I haven’t been hospitalised since I started receiving monthly injections of the …

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Everything you need to know about going car-free

… We believe everyone has the right to breathe clean air, so we’ve been campaigning for years to tackle air pollution. But if you don’t drive a car, what are the … Let us know , we’d love to hear from you. And if you’d like some inspiration to take on your own 30-day car free …

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Uniting the respiratory community behind a shared mission to tackle disease burden and lack of capacity in the UK

… community’s ambitions to deliver on the Government’s Life Science Vision. Secondly, together with AstraZeneca we … drive cutting-edge research, enable innovators to develop life-saving tech, and ensure that the UK is the best place in … with respiratory disease and attracting investment in UK life sciences. Disease Burden and R&I Capacity in the UK Our …

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Asthma + Lung UK calls for all those with asthma on the free flu jab list to be COVID boosted

… chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as an increased risk of other respiratory viruses like flu and … those who qualify, often due to gaps in patient data. For example, some hospital visits or prescriptions from …

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A huge win for clean air in Wales

… A huge win for clean air in Wales Our Head of Devolved Nations, Joseph, takes us through the new Clean Air Bill and changes recently made in Wales that show … open parliament) and he has promised a Clean Air Bill will be introduced in 2022/23. What does this new bill mean for …

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Asthma didn’t stop me fulfilling my dream of climbing to Everest base camp

… things! The low oxygen levels were noticeable, so we took some pictures and I recorded a video to say thank you for the …