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Health campaigners demand action on Scotland’s ‘shameful’ lung health

Scotland’s “shameful” record on lung health claims the lives of more than 7,000 people a year, campaigners have claimed as they called for “urgent action”. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland said bolder targets on clean air are needed from ministers, as well ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

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Asthma attacks needing hospital visits ‘could triple after schools return’

Asthma attacks requiring children being taken to hospital could soar in Scotland after schools return, a charity has warned. Statistics from Asthma + Lung UK Scotland showed over the past seven years hospital admissions for children aged five to 19 ...

15 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Schools campaign to challenge the concept of ‘mild’ asthma

A campaign has been launched in schools to challenge the concept of “mild” asthma – by telling teachers to dial 999. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland has launched a new campaign aimed at schools to help spot the first signs of an asthma attack. The ...

18 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

A lung health charity has called on the Scottish Government to extend free flu vaccines to people in their 50s, warning that the current flu season has left hospitals at “breaking point”. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland said ministers should ...

14 Jan 2025 at 18:09

Scotland

Four in 10 respiratory deaths happen in winter, lung charity finds

People with lung conditions are being urged to take extra care after new analysis found that four in 10 respiratory deaths happen between December and March. Lung charity Asthma + Lung UK Scotland found that people with asthma are ...

13 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Asthma deaths highest since 1992, statistics show

Asthma deaths in Scotland have reached the highest level in 32 years, statistics show. Figures from the National Records of Scotland reveal 140 people died from asthma attacks in 2023, which is the largest number since 1992. ...

23 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Support for low-emission zones in Scotland growing, poll suggests

The number of Scots who support the rollout of low emission zones (LEZs) has grown since last year, a poll suggests. LEZs are areas within cities where owners of older, heavily polluting vehicles including cars, buses, ...

24 May 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Those from deprived areas ‘more likely to end up in A&E with asthma attack’

People living in the most deprived areas are three times more likely to end up in accident and emergency with asthma attacks than those in the wealthiest areas, according to new analysis. Asthma and Lung UK Scotland ...

17 May 2022 at 01:25

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