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Flu deaths soar sevenfold in six years

… medicines as prescribed, including using their preventer inhaler daily even when they feel well, as this builds up … in their airways over time, and carrying their reliever inhaler with them. It is also a good idea to avoid contact …

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Government dragging its feet on air pollution, risking people's lives and lung health

… publishing air quality targets as required by Environment Act. Released on 28th October 2022 The government had … commit to new clean air targets as part of the Environment Act by the end of October 2022. Unfortunately the government … publish targets by the end of the month as required by the Act. Sarah Woolnough, CEO at Asthma + Lung UK, said: “The …

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Charity calls on government to protect children’s lungs from skyrocketing fuel costs

… to protect children’s lungs from skyrocketing fuel costs Asthma + Lung UK responds to new report that highlights risks … next year, Henry Gregg, Director of External Affairs at Asthma + Lung UK, said: “We must urgently protect children … know cold air is a trigger for people with conditions like asthma and based on the figures of this worrying report we …

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'Toxic cocktail' of dirty air could heighten risk of asthma attacks

… 'Toxic cocktail' of dirty air could heighten risk of asthma attacks Lung charity responds to high air pollution forecast. Released on 13th August 2022 Asthma + Lung UK, the UK lung charity, is warning people … week and next could heighten the risk of life-threatening asthma attacks and flare-ups of other lung conditions. The …