Asthma + Lung UK
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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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Joined February 2009
Right now, thousands of people are struggling to breathe while they wait for a diagnosis. This delay can be catastrophic. We’re on a mission to get fast, accurate diagnoses for people with lung conditions. #DiagnosisDelay Find out more information: https://t.co/usWhWerlpn
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Dr Andrew Whittamore, clinical lead at Asthma and Lung UK, said: “It’s vital that families take steps to protect their children from flu, particularly if they have lung conditions like asthma."
walesonline.co.uk
Parents have been issued an 'it can kill 'warning over the 'drifted' flu variant dubbed Subclade K
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With the air getting colder, and people spending more time indoors, seasonal illnesses can spread more quickly 🤧 Protect yourself from viruses this winter by getting your vaccines. 👨⚕️👩⚕️ Ask your GP or pharmacist to find out if you’re eligible.
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Polymarket 🤝 Yahoo We’re excited to announce Polymarket is now the exclusive prediction market partner for Yahoo Finance.
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Do you have plans to celebrate bonfire night this year? 🎆 Fireworks can be magical to watch, but did you know that the smoke and chemicals from fireworks and bonfires could affect your lung condition? Find out how to look after your lungs around fireworks.
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Hold your own Big Christmas Singalong and have some festive fun with your friends, family, colleagues, choir or school this December and power life-saving support and research all year round. Sign up today! https://t.co/bC5gmyL4nJ
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What’s your favourite Christmas song? 🎄 Matt from our fundraising team asked staff across Asthma + Lung UK to share their favourite song, all in celebration of our fundraising activity, the Big Christmas Singalong!
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We've been getting calls on our helpline from people concerned about changes to the winter fuel payment. If you do have any doubt about your eligibility, call our friendly helpline team on 0300 222 5800, between Monday to Friday, from 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. We also have information
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If you live with a lung condition, poor indoor air quality can make your symptoms worse. Find out about the types of air pollution you might find in your home and view our best ways to improve indoor air quality: https://t.co/VXWM01IrW9
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Our online four-week Body Breathing course is fantastic to help learn how gentle movement can support good breathing and explore gentle breathing techniques that work for you. Find our more information here: https://t.co/BBDBZsbz6S
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Join us on #WorldCOPDDay on 19th November for our first ever online COPD webinar. @ProfHurst will be speaking about how to empower yourself to get the best care for your lung condition. Find out more information here: https://t.co/jIIEhTyn6c
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It’s important to deal with damp and mould as quickly as possible, especially if you have a lung condition Visit our website for helpful tips.
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No one should have to live in a home that harms their health. Living in housing with damp or mould puts people living with lung conditions at risk of life-threatening flare-ups and means they are more likely to need emergency care.
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Research commissioned by @health_equals has revealed that 15 million people in the UK live in homes with issues like damp, mould or cold. https://t.co/5R5j8bKE8i
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Interested in our clean air campaigns? Sign up to our clean air newsletter for updates on our campaigns for clean air, our successes and relevant news. https://t.co/0LtFBd3p8R
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Who decides when Americans pay more for imports—the President or Congress? The Constitution couldn’t be clearer: only Congress has the power to tax and impose tariffs. Our Founders made sure no single person could declare new taxes by decree. NCLA is fighting to make sure the
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@UKHSA Flu can be a very serious illness. If you have a lung condition and flu, you're more at risk of having an asthma attack or a flare-up of your lung condition. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from flu. Find out more: https://t.co/NLpaFZzvrF
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The flu season could be coming early this year according to data from @UKHSA, who have urged that those eligible should get their flu vaccination.
independent.co.uk
Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.
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We’re asking you to join us as we demand governments across the UK to urgently implement the latest air quality guidelines set by the @WHO. Now is the time to take action! Head to our e-petition to sign your name and make sure your voice is heard.
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
🫁 Support our call for urgent clean air action Toxic air isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency. It contributes to lung cancer, worsens asthma and COPD, and harms children’s...
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Despite recognising the scale of the problem, their response shows a worrying lack of urgency and ambition. For millions living with lung conditions, “updates in due course” simply aren’t good enough. Clean air is a public health emergency, and we need clear action, not delay.
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We’re really frustrated by the government’s response to the @OfficeforEP (OEP) recommendations on clean air. The government rejected the OEP's call to align air quality standards with the @WHO guidelines, the global benchmark for protecting public health.
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If you smoke and have a lung condition, one of the best treatments for your lungs is to stop smoking. You’ll feel less short of breath and cough less. Visit our website to learn more about the different ways to help you quit smoking. https://t.co/2FsSJfKhIB
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This month, our research + innovation team attended the @EuroRespSoc congress. An event dedicated to showcasing the latest in lung health research, treatments, and care. Read about all the highlights from the congress 🧪 https://t.co/TD0xWRN7Qe
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