Encourage your school to fundraise for Asthma + Lung UK in the new school year and help us to transform lung health. To find out more, get in touch with us at community@asthmaandlung.org.uk

If your asthma is affected by thunderstorms we have lots of information on our website offering support on how to protect yourself.

🚨Yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office for some parts of the UK. Thunderstorms can trigger your asthma, making symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse and putting you at risk of a potentially life threatening asthma attack. Sometimes,.

We’re delighted to see Diagnosis Connect being taken up by the government, an approach we’ve been championing for people newly diagnosed with lung conditions. We all have a role to play in supporting the NHS and keeping patients safe and supported. We are committed to doing our.

Have you recently been diagnosed with a lung condition? Each month our online support group will have a breathing exercise session and a nurse talk from one of our leading respiratory nurse. Find out more about joining our community:

As the Life Sciences Sector Plan is taken forward, it’s vital that public funders commit to funding the life-changing respiratory science supporting the 12 million people in the UK who will experience a lung condition in their lifetime.

There has been too little scientific progress for people living with lung conditions. This plan for investment, with its focus on innovation and access to health data for research, could help drive desperately needed improvements to the diagnosis and treatment of lung disease.

Today the government has published the Life Sciences Sector Plan. If effectively implemented, the plan could lead to research investment that will save lives and significantly reduce the number of preventable A&E visits due to asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations.

We know that when your child has asthma, summer isn’t always an easy season for them. Our clinical lead, Dr Andy, offers five tips to help your child breathe better and stay well. Head to our website to find more easy-to-follow tips and advice:

Do you know how to store medicine safely in hot weather? As the hot weather continues, it’s important to remember to store your medicines correctly. Visit our website to learn more:

With more hot weather expected across the UK today, it’s important to take care of yourself if you have a lung condition. Hot air can cause your airways to narrow. You can find more information on our website ☀️

The upcoming heatwave is the perfect opportunity to enter our summer competition! We’d love to see a picture of you enjoying yourself outside. Head to our website to find out more information on how to enter:

🫁 Raise awareness about the impact of air pollution. 📣 Voice your ideas for action to influence politicians. 🌳Connect through creative workshops. 🙌 Earn £200 for taking part!. Find out more and sign up today:

Are you aged 16-24 and care about the environment? Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Join 'OUR AIR, OUR VOICES' to be part of the growing movement for clean air.

@unisouthampton Not all of our researchers work in a lab, some of our most important work involves supporting the next generation and looking at novel ways to improve the lives of people living with lung conditions. Find out what Nour gets up to in her working day 🧪.

Meet Nour 🔬One of our PhD researchers at @unisouthampton! Today is #ResearchAppreciationDay and we want to thank all of our researchers who are working with is at Asthma + Lung UK to find treatments and cures for lung conditions.

What people with lung conditions need now is a clear plan for respiratory health. Here’s what you need to know about the key themes in the plan and what they might mean for you.

It’s very disappointing to see that there is no clear plan for lung conditions, we need the same commitment as shown for heart disease and cancer. Time and time again, lung conditions have failed to get the attention and commitments needed to improve diagnosis, care and support.

The new 10-year health plan is a significant milestone for the NHS, and we welcome the focus on tackling health inequalities and improving access to care. As ministers look to implement the plan, they must not forget about the 12 million people living with a lung condition.

We’re so excited for the #WEURO2025 ⚽ Regular movement is good for you because it increases muscle strength around your lungs and the rest of your body. Try our Keep Active programme designed for anyone living with a lung condition.