Asthma + Lung UK
@asthmaandlung.org.uk
We fight for everyone’s right to breath. From Research, campaigning, advice + support. For queries about your lung condition please call our helpline.
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Hi everyone 👋 We’re Asthma + Lung UK and we’re here to help fight for everyone’s right to breath!
From research + campaigning to advice + support, we’re the UK’s leading lung charity.
Find out more about what we do: asthmaandlung.org.uk
From research + campaigning to advice + support, we’re the UK’s leading lung charity.
Find out more about what we do: asthmaandlung.org.uk
If you have a lung condition and catch the flu,
you're more at risk of having an asthma attack or a flare-up of your lung condition. Annette lives with asthma and shared with us her experience of having flu.
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you're more at risk of having an asthma attack or a flare-up of your lung condition. Annette lives with asthma and shared with us her experience of having flu.
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
October 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
If you have a lung condition and catch the flu,
you're more at risk of having an asthma attack or a flare-up of your lung condition. Annette lives with asthma and shared with us her experience of having flu.
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
you're more at risk of having an asthma attack or a flare-up of your lung condition. Annette lives with asthma and shared with us her experience of having flu.
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
RSV symptoms are similar to a cold. But it can be serious because RSV can cause bronchiolitis in babies and young children and pneumonia in younger children and older adults.
The RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself or your baby from catching RSV.
The RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself or your baby from catching RSV.
October 6, 2026 at 9:32 AM
RSV symptoms are similar to a cold. But it can be serious because RSV can cause bronchiolitis in babies and young children and pneumonia in younger children and older adults.
The RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself or your baby from catching RSV.
The RSV vaccine is the best way to protect yourself or your baby from catching RSV.
Samantha Walker, our Director of Research and Innovation, joined Jason Goodyer on the BBC podcast 'Instant Genius', talking all things asthma.
The podcast explores the latest developments in asthma research.
Hear the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/5prB...
The podcast explores the latest developments in asthma research.
Hear the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/5prB...
September 28, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Samantha Walker, our Director of Research and Innovation, joined Jason Goodyer on the BBC podcast 'Instant Genius', talking all things asthma.
The podcast explores the latest developments in asthma research.
Hear the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/5prB...
The podcast explores the latest developments in asthma research.
Hear the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/5prB...
In 2023, Jodie and her family faced the unimaginable when her twins both caught RSV at just eight weeks old.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that spreads during the winter months and can cause bronchiolitis in babies, and pneumonia in babies and older adults.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that spreads during the winter months and can cause bronchiolitis in babies, and pneumonia in babies and older adults.
September 28, 2026 at 9:06 AM
In 2023, Jodie and her family faced the unimaginable when her twins both caught RSV at just eight weeks old.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that spreads during the winter months and can cause bronchiolitis in babies, and pneumonia in babies and older adults.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that spreads during the winter months and can cause bronchiolitis in babies, and pneumonia in babies and older adults.
Flu can be a very serious illness and if you have a lung condition and catch flu, you’re more at risk of having an asthma attack or flare-up.
Vaccines are one of the most important things that the NHS does to prevent illness and save lives.
Book yours today.
Vaccines are one of the most important things that the NHS does to prevent illness and save lives.
Book yours today.
September 18, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Flu can be a very serious illness and if you have a lung condition and catch flu, you’re more at risk of having an asthma attack or flare-up.
Vaccines are one of the most important things that the NHS does to prevent illness and save lives.
Book yours today.
Vaccines are one of the most important things that the NHS does to prevent illness and save lives.
Book yours today.
According to our new research, children in half of England could be missing out on an accurate asthma diagnosis, leaving them at increased risk of serious asthma attacks and emergency hospital admissions.
Read more here: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
Read more here: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
September 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
According to our new research, children in half of England could be missing out on an accurate asthma diagnosis, leaving them at increased risk of serious asthma attacks and emergency hospital admissions.
Read more here: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
Read more here: www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
Do you remember our award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Breathing Space garden? Well now it has found its permanent home!
The garden has completed it’s 160 mile journey up north from London to the @trftnhs.bsky.social Breathing Space lung rehabilitation centre.
The garden has completed it’s 160 mile journey up north from London to the @trftnhs.bsky.social Breathing Space lung rehabilitation centre.
September 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Do you remember our award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Breathing Space garden? Well now it has found its permanent home!
The garden has completed it’s 160 mile journey up north from London to the @trftnhs.bsky.social Breathing Space lung rehabilitation centre.
The garden has completed it’s 160 mile journey up north from London to the @trftnhs.bsky.social Breathing Space lung rehabilitation centre.
From the first spades in the ground in Rotherham to featuring at the The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden has been on a journey. Watch it here!
September 16, 2026 at 7:55 AM
From the first spades in the ground in Rotherham to featuring at the The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden has been on a journey. Watch it here!
Are you starting university this September?
Before you start university, be sure to check these off:
- Register with a new local GP
- Keep a copy of your asthma action plan
- If you’re living with other people, tell them about your asthma
- Find out how to manage new asthma triggers
Before you start university, be sure to check these off:
- Register with a new local GP
- Keep a copy of your asthma action plan
- If you’re living with other people, tell them about your asthma
- Find out how to manage new asthma triggers
September 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Are you starting university this September?
Before you start university, be sure to check these off:
- Register with a new local GP
- Keep a copy of your asthma action plan
- If you’re living with other people, tell them about your asthma
- Find out how to manage new asthma triggers
Before you start university, be sure to check these off:
- Register with a new local GP
- Keep a copy of your asthma action plan
- If you’re living with other people, tell them about your asthma
- Find out how to manage new asthma triggers
NHS reports heatwaves drive up hospital admissions.
Andrew McCracken, Director of External Affairs said: “Breathing issues are already the leading cause of emergency admissions in England and it’s likely that this summer increase is in part being driven by respiratory problems."
Andrew McCracken, Director of External Affairs said: “Breathing issues are already the leading cause of emergency admissions in England and it’s likely that this summer increase is in part being driven by respiratory problems."
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
NHS reports heatwaves drive up hospital admissions.
Andrew McCracken, Director of External Affairs said: “Breathing issues are already the leading cause of emergency admissions in England and it’s likely that this summer increase is in part being driven by respiratory problems."
Andrew McCracken, Director of External Affairs said: “Breathing issues are already the leading cause of emergency admissions in England and it’s likely that this summer increase is in part being driven by respiratory problems."
We're delighted to announce the winner of our 2026 Summer Competition.
Linda shared how rather than letting her asthma stop her from enjoying summer, she travelled north in search of cooler weather and captured this moment on Holy Island, Northumberland, during her first ride on an e-bike.
Linda shared how rather than letting her asthma stop her from enjoying summer, she travelled north in search of cooler weather and captured this moment on Holy Island, Northumberland, during her first ride on an e-bike.
September 8, 2026 at 8:35 AM
We're delighted to announce the winner of our 2026 Summer Competition.
Linda shared how rather than letting her asthma stop her from enjoying summer, she travelled north in search of cooler weather and captured this moment on Holy Island, Northumberland, during her first ride on an e-bike.
Linda shared how rather than letting her asthma stop her from enjoying summer, she travelled north in search of cooler weather and captured this moment on Holy Island, Northumberland, during her first ride on an e-bike.
Symptoms of lung conditions may include breathlessness, a cough that lasts a long time or goes away and comes back, wheezing and more.
Having any of these symptoms does not mean you have a lung condition, but it’s important to speak to your GP or healthcare professional.
Having any of these symptoms does not mean you have a lung condition, but it’s important to speak to your GP or healthcare professional.
September 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Symptoms of lung conditions may include breathlessness, a cough that lasts a long time or goes away and comes back, wheezing and more.
Having any of these symptoms does not mean you have a lung condition, but it’s important to speak to your GP or healthcare professional.
Having any of these symptoms does not mean you have a lung condition, but it’s important to speak to your GP or healthcare professional.
Did you know laughter therapy could help people living with COPD?
We’re helping to fund an exciting study which shows that laughter therapy is an effective way to control breathlessness for people with COPD.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
We’re helping to fund an exciting study which shows that laughter therapy is an effective way to control breathlessness for people with COPD.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Laughter therapy offers new hope for millions in UK with common lung condition
An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
www.independent.co.uk
September 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Did you know laughter therapy could help people living with COPD?
We’re helping to fund an exciting study which shows that laughter therapy is an effective way to control breathlessness for people with COPD.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
We’re helping to fund an exciting study which shows that laughter therapy is an effective way to control breathlessness for people with COPD.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Our Director of Research & Innovation, Dr Samantha Walker, reveals how we’re coming together to shape the future of research. Imagine if everyone working on lung conditions pulled together to work across these conditions we’d be able to make some amazing breakthroughs over the next 5 to 10 years.
September 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Our Director of Research & Innovation, Dr Samantha Walker, reveals how we’re coming together to shape the future of research. Imagine if everyone working on lung conditions pulled together to work across these conditions we’d be able to make some amazing breakthroughs over the next 5 to 10 years.
We know that living with a lung condition can often be an invisible battle. But just because you can't always see it, doesn't mean it's not there.
At Asthma + Lung UK we’re fighting alongside anyone affected by lung conditions. Your voices, stories and experiences inform everything we do.
At Asthma + Lung UK we’re fighting alongside anyone affected by lung conditions. Your voices, stories and experiences inform everything we do.
August 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
We know that living with a lung condition can often be an invisible battle. But just because you can't always see it, doesn't mean it's not there.
At Asthma + Lung UK we’re fighting alongside anyone affected by lung conditions. Your voices, stories and experiences inform everything we do.
At Asthma + Lung UK we’re fighting alongside anyone affected by lung conditions. Your voices, stories and experiences inform everything we do.
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Free alerts warning people about #airpollution launched in England
But ...
"These can't protect people if the bar is set too high. What govt deems dangerous is outdated and lax. Pollution breaching WHO safe levels, could still register as ‘low'," says Asthma + Lung UK
news.sky.com/story/free-a...
But ...
"These can't protect people if the bar is set too high. What govt deems dangerous is outdated and lax. Pollution breaching WHO safe levels, could still register as ‘low'," says Asthma + Lung UK
news.sky.com/story/free-a...
Free alerts warning people about air pollution launched
The opt-in system will allow users to receive an alert when air quality is poor in their area, so those with health conditions can reduce exposure to pollution.
news.sky.com
August 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Free alerts warning people about #airpollution launched in England
But ...
"These can't protect people if the bar is set too high. What govt deems dangerous is outdated and lax. Pollution breaching WHO safe levels, could still register as ‘low'," says Asthma + Lung UK
news.sky.com/story/free-a...
But ...
"These can't protect people if the bar is set too high. What govt deems dangerous is outdated and lax. Pollution breaching WHO safe levels, could still register as ‘low'," says Asthma + Lung UK
news.sky.com/story/free-a...
We’d love to hear from healthcare professionals who work in smoking cessation services. Join us to help shape policy on smoking cessation.
Sign up for our London workshop on Monday 7 September, 2-4pm in The Raines House Community Hub: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
Sign up for our London workshop on Monday 7 September, 2-4pm in The Raines House Community Hub: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
Beyond the Tobacco + Vapes Act: Improving Smoking Cessation Support
A workshop for people with a history of smoking and those working in cessation services to share experiences and improve cessation support.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 26, 2026 at 10:21 AM
We’d love to hear from healthcare professionals who work in smoking cessation services. Join us to help shape policy on smoking cessation.
Sign up for our London workshop on Monday 7 September, 2-4pm in The Raines House Community Hub: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
Sign up for our London workshop on Monday 7 September, 2-4pm in The Raines House Community Hub: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
New data analysis from @healthequals.bsky.social reveals lives are being cut short by up to 18 years in parts of the UK.
Dr @copddoc.bsky.social, our Medical Director, and member of Health Equals, said: "I see first-hand how the conditions in which we live, work and grow affect our health...
Dr @copddoc.bsky.social, our Medical Director, and member of Health Equals, said: "I see first-hand how the conditions in which we live, work and grow affect our health...
August 20, 2026 at 9:44 AM
New data analysis from @healthequals.bsky.social reveals lives are being cut short by up to 18 years in parts of the UK.
Dr @copddoc.bsky.social, our Medical Director, and member of Health Equals, said: "I see first-hand how the conditions in which we live, work and grow affect our health...
Dr @copddoc.bsky.social, our Medical Director, and member of Health Equals, said: "I see first-hand how the conditions in which we live, work and grow affect our health...
Study led by @qmul.bsky.social found that air quality improvements after the introduction of ULEZ are strongly associated with accelerated lung growth in children.
Sarah Sleet, our CEO, said: “ULEZ can spark fierce political debate, but this study replaces the polarised opinions with hard evidence."
Sarah Sleet, our CEO, said: “ULEZ can spark fierce political debate, but this study replaces the polarised opinions with hard evidence."
August 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Study led by @qmul.bsky.social found that air quality improvements after the introduction of ULEZ are strongly associated with accelerated lung growth in children.
Sarah Sleet, our CEO, said: “ULEZ can spark fierce political debate, but this study replaces the polarised opinions with hard evidence."
Sarah Sleet, our CEO, said: “ULEZ can spark fierce political debate, but this study replaces the polarised opinions with hard evidence."
It's world photography day and we have loved seeing your summer competition photos so far!
The competition ends this Friday, enter the competition while you still can! www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...
The competition ends this Friday, enter the competition while you still can! www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...
August 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM
It's world photography day and we have loved seeing your summer competition photos so far!
The competition ends this Friday, enter the competition while you still can! www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...
The competition ends this Friday, enter the competition while you still can! www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...
We have a range of condition specific support groups so you can feel supported and heard by others living with your lung condition.
Our support groups, Bronchiectasis, COPD, Long covid, Newly Diagnosed Workshops.
Visit our website to secure your space: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
Our support groups, Bronchiectasis, COPD, Long covid, Newly Diagnosed Workshops.
Visit our website to secure your space: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
August 18, 2026 at 8:08 AM
We have a range of condition specific support groups so you can feel supported and heard by others living with your lung condition.
Our support groups, Bronchiectasis, COPD, Long covid, Newly Diagnosed Workshops.
Visit our website to secure your space: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
Our support groups, Bronchiectasis, COPD, Long covid, Newly Diagnosed Workshops.
Visit our website to secure your space: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
GOV.UK released that newborn ICU admissions dropped by 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme.
Matt Swallow, Clinical Lead, “These findings are very encouraging and show that the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is already making a real difference for babies and their families.”
Matt Swallow, Clinical Lead, “These findings are very encouraging and show that the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is already making a real difference for babies and their families.”
August 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM
GOV.UK released that newborn ICU admissions dropped by 50% in first full year of RSV maternal vaccine programme.
Matt Swallow, Clinical Lead, “These findings are very encouraging and show that the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is already making a real difference for babies and their families.”
Matt Swallow, Clinical Lead, “These findings are very encouraging and show that the RSV vaccine for pregnant women is already making a real difference for babies and their families.”
We asked Ellie our Specialist Respiratory Dietitian for tips to help you eat well and stay hydrated during hot weather.
"Staying hydrated is key, drink regularly throughout the day."
"You may also notice that you have less of an appetite when it’s hot. Try eating smaller and more frequent meals."
"Staying hydrated is key, drink regularly throughout the day."
"You may also notice that you have less of an appetite when it’s hot. Try eating smaller and more frequent meals."
August 12, 2026 at 7:41 AM
We asked Ellie our Specialist Respiratory Dietitian for tips to help you eat well and stay hydrated during hot weather.
"Staying hydrated is key, drink regularly throughout the day."
"You may also notice that you have less of an appetite when it’s hot. Try eating smaller and more frequent meals."
"Staying hydrated is key, drink regularly throughout the day."
"You may also notice that you have less of an appetite when it’s hot. Try eating smaller and more frequent meals."
Join a trusted community and learn more about your lung condition with our support groups.
Wondering how you could benefit from our support groups? Build your confidence, access expert information and share your experiences.
Find your space on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
Wondering how you could benefit from our support groups? Build your confidence, access expert information and share your experiences.
Find your space on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
August 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Join a trusted community and learn more about your lung condition with our support groups.
Wondering how you could benefit from our support groups? Build your confidence, access expert information and share your experiences.
Find your space on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
Wondering how you could benefit from our support groups? Build your confidence, access expert information and share your experiences.
Find your space on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
We want to hear from you. We know that stopping smoking is hard and support can range from person to person. That’s why we're listening to smokers and ex-smokers on their experiences of using smoking cessation services.
Join our Liverpool workshop: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
Join our Liverpool workshop: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
August 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
We want to hear from you. We know that stopping smoking is hard and support can range from person to person. That’s why we're listening to smokers and ex-smokers on their experiences of using smoking cessation services.
Join our Liverpool workshop: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...
Join our Liverpool workshop: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the...