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Women ‘twice as likely to die from asthma’

Women with asthma in the UK are twice as likely to die from an asthma attack compared with men with the condition, a charity has said, Asthma + Lung UK said that, over the past five years, more than two-thirds of asthma deaths in the UK have been ...

27 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

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 ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Smokers to be encouraged to vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme

One million smokers will be encouraged to swap cigarettes for vapes under a “swap to stop” scheme described by ministers as a world first. Vape starter kits will be offered to almost one in five of all smokers in England under a push to make ...

11 Apr 2023 at 10:33

Warning to students amid fears of rise in asthma admissions

The NHS has been warned to brace for an influx of students suffering from asthma attacks as colder weather sets in. New analysis indicates a significant rise in the number of emergency hospital admissions for asthma attacks among 15 to ...

23 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Million asthma patients over-reliant on reliever inhalers, charity warns

Around a million people with asthma are relying on reliever inhalers to manage their condition, increasing risk of serious illness, a charity has warned. Asthma and Lung UK said that an estimated one in five people with asthma in the ...

12 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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

Health

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 ...

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 ...

18 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Study links lung conditions to young people who vape

Vaping places young people more at risk of bronchitis and shortness of breath even if they also smoke, researchers suggest. A study in the US, published in respiratory and critical care journal Thorax, tracked the ...

15 Aug 2023 at 23:30

Health & Wellbeing

4 chronic lung conditions that can be worse in winter

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges. We spoke with Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, who highlighted ...

08 Jan 2025 at 13:25

Health & Wellbeing

8 ways to look after your lungs this spring

As the weather warms up and nature comes into bloom, spring can be a time of renewal and energy. However, for those with lung conditions, it also brings a new set of challenges. From increased pollen to ...

01 Apr 2025 at 12:02

Air pollution ‘wakes up’ dormant cells that cause lung cancer, scientists find

Air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked by “waking up” dormant cancer cells, scientists have found. UK researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which tiny pollution ...

05 Apr 2023 at 16:00

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