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.
Looking after your wellbeing in winter
Winter can be challenging if you have a lung condition and it’s really important to look after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are Dr Andy’s top tips on keeping safe and well throughout the winter.
Chris Whitty: urgent action is needed to tackle air pollution
Last week, Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty, published his annual report for 2022, which this year focussed on air pollution. In the report, he makes recommendations on how air pollution should be tackled by national government, local government and businesses. Chloe from our policy team takes you through the report and what we think needs to happen now.
Keeping Warm Hubs safe
This winter, many organisations are setting up Warm Hubs. These are places where members of the public can go to keep warm. Working with experts in public health and lung disease, Asthma + Lung UK has produced guidance to help ensure that people running warm hubs can be confident that they are doing everything possible to make the environment safe.
It all starts with a diagnosis
Our vision at Asthma + Lung UK is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. When people are left struggling to breathe, getting them the right treatment starts with early and accurate diagnosis.
Dr Erika Kennington, Head of Research and Innovation, tells us more about Asthma + Lung UK’s £2 million investment in improving diagnosis and why better diagnosis tools, techniques, and approaches are key to saving the nation’s lung health.
Genetic targeted therapy for lung cancer transformed my mother's life
In June 2020, Philomeena’s mum, Rita, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and she wondered how much time she had left. Now, in 2022, Philomeena shares the story of how she has cared for her beloved mother remotely, and how Rita is beating lung cancer.
My battle for a COPD diagnosis – and what helped change my life
Speaking on World COPD Day, Katy Brown, 65, from Bristol, reveals how she struggled to get a COPD diagnosis during the pandemic, the challenges she faced and what has helped her through.
Be kind to yourself this Christmas
It can be especially hard to deal with grief at Christmas, when everyone around you seems to be celebrating. Here are some tips on looking after yourself at this difficult time.
Pneumonia almost left my young sons without their mum
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.
Ask a researcher: How a simple blood test could be used to diagnose pulmonary fibrosis
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.
Stress caused my father to have a fatal asthma attack at 54. I was scared the same thing would happen to me.
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.
No one should have to put their life on hold - why it’s critical we find out why asthma is worse for women
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.
How Asthma + Lung UK’s support groups have made me feel less alone
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.
Five tips to look after your mental health
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.
Lisa, a Welsh scientist asks: Why is asthma worse for women?
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.
Harmonica For Lung Health
Did you know that playing the harmonica can help you manage your breathlessness and learn great breathing techniques? In this blog, Adam, a Physiotherapy Lecturer at Brunel University London, explains his research alongside Chris, a lung health practitioner, into the benefits of harmonicas and chats about Asthma + Lung UK’s Harmonica For Lung Health sessions.
Hormones made it impossible for me to control my severe asthma
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.
Taking part in Pump Up Your Lungs changed my life
Our supporter, Clarrie, took part in our annual cycling event, Pump Up Your Lungs. here she tells why she took part in the challenge and how much of a difference it’s made to her wellbeing.
Everything you need to know about going car-free
We believe everyone has the right to breathe clean air, so we’ve been campaigning for years to tackle air pollution. But if you don’t drive a car, what are the alternative ways to travel? Sandra Green is a campaigner for Car-Free Birmingham at Possible. Here she shares seven tips on how to try out going car-free – and ensuring you have adventures along the way.
Monthly myth busting - Asthma can run in families, but this isn’t always the case!
Have you ever wondered if asthma runs in families? This month’s myth busting looks at if asthma runs in families, and if you can get asthma without anyone in your family having it.