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Fighting for breath: Rakhee’s story
… down by Long COVID. The most debilitating symptoms are breathlessness and fatigue. Even hanging up my washing can …
Fighting for breath: Jo’s story
… I no longer went out without a backpack filled with inhalers, information on my medical history, and spare …
Fighting for breath: Diven’s story
… when he discovered he was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease. Through exercise, he’s learning how to live well with his lung condition. Here, he shares his story. Diven, Asthma + …
Long COVID: what we’ve learnt
Our tests for the government’s ‘Plan for living with COVID-19’
… made about ending various measures that have been used to control the spread of COVID-19. Lottie from our policy team … people with a lung condition, including those with asthma, for any future COVID-19 booster programmes. For … made about ending various measures that have been used to control the spread of COVID-19. Lottie from our policy team …
Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe
… Sarah Woolnough Published 24th February 2022 I’ve waited a long time for this moment. The moment when I can finally tell … together to improve lung health in the UK. We did it when COVID-19 was wreaking havoc on the nation’s lungs and …
It feels like I’m drowning all the time: Lotus’s story
… disease called Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and now uses oxygen to help her breathe. Lotus, Asthma + Lung UK supporter … and represent young people using oxygen publicly and at home. Although using oxygen somewhat limits me, it really has … to do before. For more information about home oxygen therapy , visit our website. Or contact our friendly Helpline …
I know that I’m incredibly lucky to still be alive
… led him to take action to protect others. Matt, Asthma + Lung UK supporter Published 13th February 2025 I quickly … as I can’t do as much as I’d like, such as travelling and exercise, but I’m really grateful to have a good network of … air campaigning work. Get advice and support with your lung condition or get in touch with our friendly helpline …
I still struggle sometimes but my body has learned to make up for the loss of a lung
… his ability to exercise. Read more about how he keeps active with his condition. Richard, Asthma + Lung UK … But I refused to let having one lung stop me from being active. My initial urge was to wrap myself in up cotton wool … adversity hold you back in life. We’ve created a free Keep Active programme which gives you everything you need to start …
Tips for managing your lung condition this year
… Advice + Support Tips for managing your lung condition this year The New Year is a time for change … and new beginnings, so why not resolve to manage your lung condition a little better? Kathy, a Respiratory Nurse … active (if you need somewhere to get started, we’ve made exercise videos for people living with long-term lung …