The best of our blogs in 2021

We’ve pulled together some of our most popular blogs from this year, for you to discover or revisit over the festive break. So sit back and relax whilst reading through these blogs!

Getting a more accurate asthma diagnosis

Emma, a patient representative, has written about her experience of FeNO testing and why she is involved in the work with NHS England to help more people get the right tests at the right time.

Read the blog here.

 

How Take Steps made a huge difference for me

Janet has asthma and she took part in Take Steps last year for our sister charity The British Lung Foundation. She tells us why she loved being involved in the sponsored walking challenge.

Read the blog here.

 

My three-year-old daughter saved my life during an asthma attack

Kayleigh from West Sussex was having an asthma attack when her three-year-old daughter Imogen stepped in to save her mum’s life. Read more about how little Imogen bravely guided the ambulance crew to their home.

Read the blog here.

 

Get the most from your phone or video appointments

Leanne Hale, Asthma UK Respiratory Nurse, shares some top tips to help you prepare for your phone or video appointment, as well as what to expect during the appointment itself.

Read the blog here.


 

Keeping Amy’s memory alive

Rachael’s beloved daughter Amy passed away in 2017 following an asthma attack. She shares her story of keeping Amy’s memory alive.

Read the blog here.






We’re excited to continue sharing our campaigning, research, health advice and the stories of people with lung conditions on this platform.

Get ready for even more blogs next year!

 

Where there’s Christmas, there’s hope

Last winter, the cost of running our Helpline was £182,754. This is expected to increase in 2021 as more people turn to us for support. Please donate today and help make sure we can be there for everyone who needs us.

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