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Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe
Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe

After working together for over two years, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have now become Asthma + Lung UK. Our CEO Sarah Woolnough tells you more about our new strategy and how we’re continuing to fight for your right to breathe and support those with lung conditions.

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How to protect your baby from whooping cough 
How to protect your baby from whooping cough 

You may have heard that cases of whooping cough have been rising in the England  recently. Whooping cough can affect people of all ages, but it can be very serious for young babies. Here I explain what whooping cough is, why very small babies are most at risk, and how getting vaccinated in pregnancy is the best way to protect your child. 

How to enjoy music festivals with asthma
How to enjoy music festivals with asthma

If you're heading off to a festival this summer don't forget to pack your asthma inhalers as well as your wellies! You can’t always avoid asthma triggers like cigarette smoke and changing weather at festivals, but your asthma doesn’t have to stop you from having fun.

Know your rights - what to do if you have damp and mould in a rented home
Know your rights - what to do if you have damp and mould in a rented home

Damp is a common issue, especially in old houses or those in need of repair. Damp and mould can be a problem if you have a lung condition so fixing damp issues is important. Here’s what you can do about damp and mould if you live in a rented home.

Loft insulation scams – what you need to know
Loft insulation scams – what you need to know

Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to work for a loft insulation company or an “energy hub”. These have claimed to represent Asthma + Lung UK, or one of our legacy charities, British Lung Foundation. Paul, our Head of Supporter Care tells us more.

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Breakthroughs you should know about: Highlights from the European Respiratory Society Congress
Breakthroughs you should know about: Highlights from the European Respiratory Society Congress

The European Respiratory Society Congress is one of the biggest events in respiratory research. Three jam-packed days of science, innovation and breakthroughs. Here's what we got excited about at this year’s event.

International Women’s Day: my career as a woman in research
International Women’s Day: my career as a woman in research

On International Women’s Day, our Director of Research and Innovation, Dr Sam Walker, reflects on her career as a woman in research and the importance of researching how lung conditions affect women in different ways.

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Dr Sam Walker, Director of Research and Innovation at Asthma + Lung UK introduces some of the amazing women in respiratory research we’re funding.

Unlocking the secrets of asthma: how we discovered the first genetic link
Unlocking the secrets of asthma: how we discovered the first genetic link

Today it’s a well-established fact that lung conditions can be influenced by our genes. But this wasn’t always the case. Pioneering research funded by Asthma UK, one of the founding organisations of Asthma + Lung UK, discovered the first genetic link to asthma. Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Innovation, tells us all about this ground-breaking research and the importance of its legacy today.

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How you can help save the NHS by taking part in their consultation
How you can help save the NHS by taking part in their consultation

The government and the NHS are working together to save the NHS. They have launched a consultation to find out what people think about the NHS and what needs to change. Read on to find out how you can take part and why it’s so important for the future of the NHS. 

Maksim fights for his right to breathe clean air
Maksim fights for his right to breathe clean air

Maksim has asthma and was only nine years old when he first started campaigning for every child’s right to breathe clean air. He first got involved when his mum Julia helped to launch a successful battle to prevent the local council from building a car park next to his primary school in Manchester City Centre. Maksim, now 14, has become one of Asthma + Lung UK’s most dedicated campaigners for clean air since then. Here he tells us about his journey to joining the fight for clean air.

Lung conditions undiagnosed in thousands: our plea to the new government
Lung conditions undiagnosed in thousands: our plea to the new government

Our research reveals that many people with lung conditions are being diagnosed too late, misdiagnosed, or are not getting the right treatment, leading them to become seriously ill and in need of hospital care. We’re issuing a plea to our new government to tackle this urgently.

Fighting for clean air at the elections 
Fighting for clean air at the elections 

Last week, communities across England voted for their new Metro Mayors. Here in the Clean Air team at Asthma + Lung UK, we’ve been busy making sure that mayoral candidates understood the need to protect everyone’s lungs from toxic air. Read on to hear what we’ve been doing across the UK to keep the pressure on for clean air in our communities.

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Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma
Being active has changed my life: exercise and my asthma

Chloe was diagnosed with asthma as a child.  As she got older, her symptoms had completely disappeared. But when she started university, this changed. Here she tells us how getting active has helped her manage her asthma - and changed her life.

Asthma often limited what I could do - until I started running
Asthma often limited what I could do - until I started running

Our supporter, 44-year-old Kevin Wood from East Lothian ran both the London Marathon and Edinburgh Marathon earlier this year. He’s had asthma since he was a child. Here he tells us how running has given him opportunities to do things he never thought possible.

Celebrating some of our amazing fundraisers
Celebrating some of our amazing fundraisers

Our amazing supporters never fail to impress us with their creativity and passion. This year we’ve had some truly unique fundraising, alongside the failsafe classics. Here are just a few of their stories.

Stepping up to the challenge: Climbing 10 towers for lung health
Stepping up to the challenge: Climbing 10 towers for lung health

Our amazing supporters at Poplar HARCA organised a unique challenge to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. Here Alice from our community fundraising team tells us all about it.

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