After being struck down suddenly by pneumonia at 33 on her son’s third birthday, our supporter, Jardine ended up on life support. Here she tells us why she’s raising awareness this World Pneumonia Day, and why it’s so important.

Andy, aged 37, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) in 2013. He is currently waiting for a lung transplant. Here he asks our researcher, Simon a few questions about his research into PF and how it could make a difference to others with the condition.

Anita has first-hand experience of the impact stress can have on asthma, as her dad collapsed and died from a stress-induced asthma attack when she was a teenager. Anita, 49, who has asthma herself, changed her life to stop history repeating itself.

Living with a long-term lung condition can affect many aspects of your life. You’ll have physical symptoms, like getting out of breath and feeling tired. Lung conditions can also affect your mood, how you feel, and your ability to cope with daily life.

This World Mental Health Day, we’ve pulled together some tips to help you to look after your mental health right now.

Mum of two, Rebecca Grandison’s son Wilf’s has severe asthma, which controls every aspect of his life. She says it’s hard for other parents to understand the challenges their family face. Here she tells us how connecting with other parents in our support group has been really helpful for her.

Lisa Hall, 40, from Newport in Wales, was diagnosed with asthma shortly after giving birth to her son. She believes the hormonal changes following pregnancy and birth were responsible for her getting asthma and is campaigning for more research into this.

Poppy, 30, from Stratford-Upon-Avon, spent every month fearing she would end up in hospital as her hormones had such a terrible effect on her asthma. Here she shares her story.

Paul has asthma and often struggles with symptoms when the seasons change. Here he talks about how he began cycling to help control his breathing and ended up climbing to Everest base camp!

Our supporter Becky Wood shared this moving poem that her dad Nigel wrote just days before he passed away from IPF in 2021.

Dave struggled to play football when he was a child – now he cycles 100 miles a week. In this blog, he tells us his story about how he found exercise that works for his lung condition.

Paul Wilson, 47, from Beith near Glasgow spent decades having severe asthma attacks. Now he’s running marathons thanks to the advice and support he received from his asthma nurses. Here he tells his story.

We want to share with you some of our April highlights. From a fantastic day cheering at London Landmarks Half Marathon, to incredible clean air campaigning, read this blog to find out some of our spotlight moments from this month.

Lung conditions have been treated in many ways over the centuries. Some old-fashioned treatments have laid the foundations for the modern treatments we use today (such as the nebuliser pictured), while others have done more harm than good. This blog is going to delve into the past and explore some of these old-fashioned treatments. Please do bear in mind that some of the treatments explored in this article are not recommended for use today.

Mark, 28, lives with COPD. In 2021, he ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon for the first time. In this blog, he shares how he found exercise that works for him, why he decided to fundraise, and how you can too.

It’s been almost a month since we launched as A+LUK, and we want to share with you some of the highlights! From great feedback about our support groups giving you the help you need, to another clean air campaigning win, read more about the great news from the past month.

Katy noticed her COPD symptoms three years ago. She’s been shocked by the lack of information offered to people needing a diagnosis. Here, she tells her story.

Rakhee had her life turned upside down by Long COVID. Eventually, through pulmonary rehabilitation, her condition has started to improve. Here, she tells her story.

When Jo’s asthma became severe and uncontrolled, it began to dominate her life and wellbeing. After starting to use biologics, she has noticed a huge improvement. Here, she tells her story.

Diven was shocked when he discovered he was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. Through exercise, he’s learning how to live well with his lung condition. Here, he shares his story.

Ro, aged 74, completed a sponsored head shave and fundraised for Asthma + Lung UK. She told us why she chose this challenge and the difference it has made for her.