The Latest Breaking News from Asthma and Lung UK

Number seeking help for long Covid doubles, charity says

Latest figures from the ONS show an estimated 1.8 million people in UK households were experiencing long Covid as of April 3.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2022

Asthma patients forced to choose between inhalers and heating as cost of living rises

‘People have poorly controlled asthma because they can’t afford the prescription’ says senior nurse Rebecca Shearer

The Independent UK · May 14, 2022

Asthma and hay fever sufferers urged to take extra care as pollen levels soar

More than half of people with asthma could be at risk of asthma attacks as hay fever season strikes, warns Asthma and Lung UK

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022

Fears for life-threatening asthma attacks as pollen levels spike in parts of UK

More than three million people in the UK have lung conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and are vulnerable to attacks when pollen counts are high

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Lung disease deaths highest in western Europe, charity warns in call for action

Asthma and Lung UK says lung diseases have for too long been treated like the 'poor relation compared to other major illnesses like cancer and heart disease'

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022