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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Ella Pickover

Warning NHS could become ‘overwhelmed’ amid rise in emergency cases

Hospitals are at risk of becoming “overwhelmed” due to a significant rise in people needing urgent help with lung conditions, a charity has warned.

Asthma and Lung UK said that over the last two years alone, there has been a 23 per cent increase in emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions – such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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