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Asthma + Lung UK responds to cold weather alert

… we know that this is going to be hard for many people this winter. There are also other things that people can do to … into fuel poverty and forced to live in freezing homes. Winter is already a deadly time for people with lung … targeted support to help people keep their homes warm this winter. “For advice on how to keep well in the cold visit …

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Flu deaths soar sevenfold in six years

… that rising flu cases, circulating COVID-19 and plummeting winter temperatures could put those with lung conditions at … (1)   The charity says a ‘triple threat’ situation this winter for people with lung conditions – where a bad flu … which were triggered by cold and flu viruses. (5)   Other winter threats for people with lung conditions include …

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A quarter of people with COPD waiting 5 years for a diagnosis

… breathing difficulties, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and symptoms of the disease include …

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Asthma + Lung UK analysis reveals UK has highest number of pneumonia deaths in Europe

… Asthma + Lung UK.( 1)  Now, the charity is raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of pneumonia, and urging …

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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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Energy price hike risks ‘pricing people out of breathing’ this winter, lung charity warns

… price hike risks ‘pricing people out of breathing’ this winter, lung charity warns Charity responds to Ofgem's … pricing people with lung conditions out of breathing. Winter is already the deadliest season (1) for people with … to see a sharp decline in the country’s lung health this winter. With the triple threat of freezing homes, colds and …