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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). …

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End unfair prescription charges

… of urgency. A hidden harm Why healthcare professionals want to stop unfair asthma prescription charges Find out more …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …