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Thunderstorms contributed to ‘unseasonal spike’ in asthma A&E visits

… Thunderstorms contributed to ‘unseasonal spike’ in asthma A&E visits Charity issues vital advice to those with … Thunderstorms predicted this weekend could put those with asthma at risk of potentially life-threatening asthma attacks … and thunderstorms are all triggers for the condition. This data from the UKHSA shows that thunderstorms coincided with …

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NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is a step in the right direction

… Workforce Plan sets out how the NHS will address existing vacancies and meet the challenges of a growing and ageing …

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High pollen levels could put the lives of millions at risk, charity warns

… hay fever symptoms with antihistamine pills and a steroid nasal spray can also help stop an allergic reaction to pollen … airways and ease symptoms immediately  •    Use a steroid nasal spray every day, together with non-drowsy antihistamine …

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Keep active programme

… of the stay active exercise programme and how regular activity has helped Cathy.  Exercising safely From warming up … exercise. Next steps This video explains how to build activity into your daily life and keep up your exercise …

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Toxic air could be causing breathlessness in over two million people

… Toxic air could be causing breathlessness in over two million people Leading lung … people in the UK say air pollution may have contributed to breathlessness in the past twelve months, a new survey by … pollution as a contributing factor to their experience of breathlessness compared to 6% of people who had never been …

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Children with asthma in Scotland returning to school are at increased risk of asthma attacks

… Children with asthma in Scotland returning to school are at increased risk of asthma attacks The number of Scottish children being … This rose to 47 in August. From Public Health Scotland (data 2016-2021 inclusive) The reality of asthma care in the …

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Chief executive Sarah Woolnough announces her departure

… British Lung Foundation), a rebrand and an ambitious new strategy to transform lung health, including advocating for … transition and continued progress towards achieving the organisation's mission of creating a world where good lung …

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Adequate financial support is essential to ensure ULEZ is a success

… Adequate financial support is essential to ensure ULEZ is a success Charity … every year.  “We know there have been concerns about the financial impact of these schemes,  which is why we've been …