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Almost 3 in 4 surveyed in Scotland support ban on vehicle idling near schools
… of vehicle idling Released on 19th June 2025 This Clean Air Day, leading lung health charity Asthma + Lung UK … polling also says 67% of respondents agree that they would like to see air monitors outside schools with 65% saying they … causes new lung conditions and worsen existing ones like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …
What we stand for
Our asthma reports
End unfair prescription charges
… of urgency. A hidden harm Why healthcare professionals want to stop unfair asthma prescription charges Find out more …
Cough and wheeze
… child’s cough and wheeze How your child’s GP or asthma nurse can help Print this page On this page Is your child’s … ache they cough or wheeze more when they come into contact with triggers like pollen, dust mites, pets, or pollution. … email them . Leave this field blank Page last reviewed: 31 October 2020 Next review due: 31 October 2023 This content is …
Your child's inhalers and medicines
Asthma at school and nursery
… asthma symptoms flare up. Reliever inhalers are often blue. But some children may have a combination inhaler that … at school Schools and nurseries are allowed to keep blue emergency reliever inhalers for students to use if their … emergencies, it’s safe for your child to use an emergency blue inhaler even if they’re on a MART or AIR plan and …
Help your child stay active
Leaving your child with other people
Wellbeing for parents and carers
… it’s their fault that their child has asthma, but there is no need to feel guilty. Asthma is a common condition that … use this form. Did you find this information useful? Yes No Why? We use your comments to improve our information. We …
When should I call 999 about my child's breathing?
… while they are awake. Your child’s skin turns very pale or blue , or the inside of their lips and tongue are blue . Your child has had or is having a fit and has never …
How children’s lungs grow
… How children’s lungs grow Here we provide information about … how lungs develop in the womb and how they continue to grow after birth and through childhood. On this page: How … the exact timings can be different for everyone. Do babies breathe in the womb? Before your baby is born, their lungs …
How can passive smoking affect your child's lungs?
… How can passive smoking affect your child's lungs? On this page, we explain how passive smoking is harmful to unborn babies and children’s lungs. We also provide … cough be at risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) take up smoking themselves when they are older. Even if you …
What is bronchiolitis?
… Find out what bronchiolitis is, including symptoms and risk factors. On this page What is bronchiolitis? What are … When to get help for bronchiolitis Who is most at risk from bronchiolitis? Print this page On this page What is … When to get help for bronchiolitis Who is most at risk from bronchiolitis? Print this page Watch: what is …