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We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take it more seriously

… 36,000 children in Northern Ireland Released on 3rd May 2023 We lost our daughter to asthma and want people to take … more seriously. Today on World Asthma Day [Tuesday 2 May 2023] a family from Co Down want to raise awareness of the …

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You’re twice as likely to die of a lung condition in Wales during winter compared to summer

… compared to summer in Wales Released on 14th February 2023 Asthma + Lung UK Cymru is now raising awareness of how … crisis and to help minimize the NHS pressures for winter 2023. “We strongly encourage people to get the flu, Covid and …

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Six out of ten Scots concerned about air quality at schools

… about air pollution near schools Released on 2nd May 2023 A survey commissioned by leading lung charity Asthma + … 16+. The data was collected between 22.12.2022 – 03.01.2023. Opinion Matters abides by and employs members of the …

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Eight out of ten Scots surveyed are concerned about the use of vaping by young people and children

… young people and children (82%) Released on 30th January 2023 A survey commissioned by leading lung charity Asthma + … 16+. The data was collected between 22.12.2022 - 03.01.2023. Opinion Matters abides by and employs members of the …

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

… at risk of life-threatening reactions Released on 9th June 2023 With pollen at 'very high' levels in many parts of the … Asthma + Lung UK’s Life with a Lung Condition survey 2023 which showed that 47.1% (4695 out of 9960) with asthma …

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People living in poverty are twice as likely to end up in hospital fighting for breath

… health over the last twelve months Released on 19th July 2023 Living in poverty with a lung condition doubles the risk … bespoke Asthma + Lung UK data request from NHS England. 2023.       2. From Respiratory Health of the Nation, 2011, …

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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 … its new ‘Putting the brakes on toxic air: our transport plan for a greener, fairer future’ campaign, with the support … as the air we breathe requires the kind of bold government action that so far has been sadly lacking. Transport is key …