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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

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 said people from the poorest ...

17 May 2022 at 01:25

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 particularly ...

13 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Charity condemns ‘unacceptable’ waits for lung patients to access help

A health charity has hit out at the lack of vital services for Scots suffering from lung conditions, highlighting the “unacceptable” waits some patients have to endure for treatment. Asthma and Lung UK Scotland contacted health boards across ...

25 Apr 2023 at 00:01

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Lung health charity calls for inequalities and poverty ‘to be tackled head on’

People with lung conditions in Scotland are twice as likely to need emergency hospital treatment if they live in poverty, research suggests. The figure, calculated using hospital admission data released by NHS Scotland, was described as ...

19 Jul 2023 at 00:01

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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 ...

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 ...

18 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland must learn from ‘shocking’ flu season, says charity

Scotland must learn from the this year’s “shocking” flu season as figures show the number of deaths in the first 14 weeks of this year almost doubled. Figures released last week by National Records of Scotland show flu was the ...

16 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Campaigners call for ‘fully-funded lung health strategy’ for Scotland

Scotland needs a “fully-funded lung health strategy”, campaigners have insisted, as new figures showed less than a third of asthma sufferers are receiving basic care. Making the plea on World Asthma Day, the charity Asthma ...

06 May 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Asthma attacks could increase after schools return, charity warns

The number of children being taken to hospital with asthma attacks could soar in Scotland after the schools return, a charity has warned. Statistics from Asthma and Lung UK Scotland show, over the past eight years, ...

09 Aug 2024 at 00:01

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