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We had no idea that COPD would kill my Dad, now I'm campaigning to help others with a debilitating lung disease

… We had no idea that COPD would kill my Dad, now I'm campaigning to help others … Rebecca Boyle from Antrim lost her father in 2018 to COPD, a debilitating lung disease that affects over 43,000 … father in 2018 to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a debilitating lung disease that affects over 43,000 …

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Schools campaign launched to help raise awareness of what to do if a child has an asthma attack

… launched to help raise awareness of what to do if a child has an asthma attack A new Asthma at School campaign launched in … the importance of schools or nurseries knowing all about a child’s asthma, to help them live well and thrive at school. …

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Asthma + Lung UK welcomes plans to ban disposable vapes

Asthma + Lung UK welcomes plans to ban disposable vapes Charity responds to Government announcement to take action to protect young people from the harms of vaping and … a good idea, especially if you have a lung condition. “The plan to create a smoke-free generation is a landmark decision …

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Asthma + Lung UK links spike in tuberculosis cases to cost of living crisis

… TB is associated with deprivation. Poor housing and poor nutrition increase the risk of infection spreading and of …

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Primary school children call on mayoral candidates to take urgent action on air pollution

… school children call on mayoral candidates to take urgent action on air pollution A joint initiative by Asthma + Lung UK and the Clean Air Justice Network brought … valuable opportunity to challenge the candidates on their plans to tackle air pollution in the region. Air pollution in …

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‘Asthma care is in crisis’ - charity sounds the siren as asthma death toll rises

… ‘Asthma care is in crisis’ - charity sounds the siren as asthma death toll rises Over 12,000 people in the UK have … an inhaler technique check and a written asthma action plan.  Basic asthma care received? % # Yes 31% 2690 No 69% …