If you live with a lung condition, poor indoor air quality can make your symptoms worse. Find out about the types of air pollution you might find in your home and view our best ways to improve indoor air quality: bit.ly/4oFn0D5

This month, our research + innovation team attended the @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social congress. An event dedicated to showcasing the latest in lung health research, treatments, and care. Read about all the highlights from the congress 🧪 bit.ly/4o1DO7y

Did you know that a brand new treatment for bronchiectasis – the first ever treatment developed specifically for this condition – could be available within the next few years?

Respiratory research is underfunded and undervalued. It receives just 2.5% of public research funding. Lung Research and Innovation Group have identified a new, unifying research framework to drive focus and investment: the Lung Research Grand Challenges.

A new study from @drtesutherland.bsky.social (@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social) suggests future asthma treatments could reverse lung damage. Funded by @medresfdn.bsky.social + @asthmaandlung.org.uk, this research may transform care for asthma + other fibrosis-linked diseases.💡 📖➡️ https://bit.ly/4mHTOKq

Help improve the diagnosis of chronic lung disease in primary care. We're creating a target product profile (TPP) for a Simple Lung Test with @asthmaandlung.org.uk & @nihrtechevalhrc.bsky.social If you work in diagnostics or lung health, take this survey to help refine our TPP:https://t.ly/vpHSv.

Excited for our final day in #Amsterdam at #ERSCongress2025! @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social

#ERSCongress2025 Day 2 ✔️

Fantastic #ERSCongress mini symposium: “Lung Sounds Unplugged – A Global Perspective”, featuring Professor Jacky Smith from the University of Manchester and a great shout-out to Asthma + Lung UK!

Great to hear the @who.int and @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social report on chronic respiratory conditions referenced at #ERSCongress. With thousands attending #ERS2025, we’re inspired by the shared commitment to better understanding lung conditions. 👏🌍 🔗 www.who.int/europe/publi...

A huge thank you to the UK lung research community for joining us at our evening reception. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces. We’re looking forward to all the incredible work ahead! #LungResearch #ERSCongress

Good morning from Amsterdam! 🌅 We’re excited for day two of #ERSCongress - will we see you there? #LungHealth #Respiratory

Another Asthma + Lung UK team member spotted: Samantha Walker and Lynn Elsey discussing “blue inhaler” vs “brown inhaler” behaviors. Stop by PS-13 to find out more 🫁 #ERSCongress2025

Catch our very own Dr Erika Kennington in PS-5 as she presents the Innovation Accelerator methodology for evaluating and enhancing the usability of self-management products!

Enjoying the hustle and bustle of the afternoon poster session! #ERSCongress2025

Say hello to our Asthma + Lung UK Travel Fellowship Award winners 👋 We’ll be taking you with us and stopping by as they present their posters.

Good morning ☀️ It’s a sunny morning in Amsterdam, and we’re excited for #ERSCongress2025 !

Did you know that your body clock might affect your asthma? Professor @hdurrington.bsky.social's research study has found that testing in the morning could help people receive a more accurate diagnosis for their asthma.

Will you help us to transform lung health and encourage your school to fundraise for Asthma + Lung UK? To find out more, get in touch with us at [email protected] 📚

Right now, thousands of people are struggling to breathe while they wait for a diagnosis. This delay can be catastrophic, we can change that. We’re on a mission to get fast, accurate diagnoses for people with lung conditions. #DiagnosisDelay Find out more information: bit.ly/4peMHM0

Our five week course features special mindfulness techniques such as meditation and mindful movement. These can be used to help you to build a helpful toolkit of practices for your lung condition. You can find out more information here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

The best way to make sure your child with asthma is being cared for properly by their school or nursery is to talk to their teacher or nursery key worker every term. Find out more here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/a...

Thinking about Christmas already? Because we are 🎄 The Big Christmas Singalong is coming back! Hold your own singalong fundraiser in support of Asthma + Lung UK. Sign up today: bit.ly/3JhCm1e

What does the hot weather do to your lungs? Emma Rubach, our head of health advice, urges people with lung conditions to take extra care in @express.co.uk www.express.co.uk/news/weather...

The hot weather is back with a bang this week! However, things like hay fever, air pollution and hot weather can make breathing more difficult and stop you doing the things you love. We know that the summer isn’t the easiest season to have a lung condition.

Did you know playing the harmonica is beneficial for lung health? Our Harmonica for Lung Health support group can help you learn a new skill, strengthen your breath and have lots of fun! You can find more information here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

There is just one more week to enter our summer competition with amazing prizes up for grabs – entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 12 August. The sun may not be shining as brightly but we’d still love to see you enjoying yourself outdoors. Enter here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...

Have you signed our clean air e-petition? If not, you still have plenty of time! We need your help as we demand governments across the UK to urgently implement the latest air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation, to protect the health of future generations.

Now that the summer holidays are in full swing, are you looking for something fun to do with your child? Taking part in our summer competition is a great way to keep your child busy! You can find more information on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...

We know that when your child has asthma, summer isn’t always an easy season for them. Our clinical lead, Dr Andy, offers five tips to help your child breathe better and stay well. Head to our website to find more easy-to-follow tips and advice: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/your-best-su...

With more hot weather expected across the UK today, it’s important to take care of yourself if you have a lung condition. Hot air can cause your airways to narrow. You can find more information on our website ☀️ bit.ly/4lEJZwC

The upcoming heatwave is the perfect opportunity to enter our summer competition! We’d love to see a picture of you enjoying yourself outside. Head to our website to find out more information on how to enter: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/summer-compe...

Are you aged 16-24 and care about the environment? Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Join 'OUR AIR, OUR VOICES' to be part of the growing movement for clean air.

The summer holidays are almost here! We’ve got everything you need to help you make the most of your trip with your lung condition. Check out our easy checklist to help you get prepared: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...

We’re thrilled to announce that Sarah Sleet has been elected as Chair of the Taskforce for Lung Health! With the forthcoming 10-Year Plan and seismic changes facing the health system, her appointment comes at a crucial time for respiratory health. www.taskforceforlunghealth.org.uk/taskforce-fo...

We know that toxic air isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a health emergency. It increases the risk of lung cancer, causes and worsens asthma and COPD, and harms children’s development, even before birth.

Today is #CleanAirDay! Here at Asthma + Lung UK we have been all over the country fighting for your right to breathe clean air. But despite all our hard work over the last 12 months air pollution remains one of the most significant environmental risks to public health in the UK.

Did you know when it’s over 25ºC outside, warm weather can affect your lung health? Hot and humid air can affect your breathing and make asthma and other lung condition symptoms like breathlessness and wheezing worse.

If you’re living with a lung condition you may find our special four week breathing course helpful. You can find out more information here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

Rising temperatures this week may bring with them the chance of thunderstorms. Did you know thunderstorms can sometimes trigger an asthma attack? www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

👟Together, we're taking 7.5 million steps this summer. Will you join us? Take on our Summer Steps challenge to get active in a way that works for you, and help raise money to transform lung health. Sign up today! tinyurl.com/4wfa3e6v

Are you heading off to a festival this summer? There are a few things to look out for if you have asthma but there’s no need for it to stop you from having fun 🎪 Read our blog for a few ways to have great time and stay safe. tinyurl.com/59hk8byk

This #VolunteersWeek, we want to say a special thank you to our incredible volunteers. They play a vital role in our mission to transform lung health across the UK 💜

We welcome the ban on the sale of disposable vapes which is vital in stopping young people who have never smoked from vaping. But the ban on sales is only the first step.

On #WorldNoTobaccoDay we’re calling for the money needed to help fund Stop Smoking services to come from a levy on the tobacco industry. These services are vital to creating a smoke-free future for the UK, and Parliament could do this right now by amending the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Looking for a creative activity for your child this half-term? 🎨 We’d love to see a piece of artwork that shows your child’s favourite way to enjoy the outdoors as part of our summer competition! Find out more about how to enter here: bit.ly/3Z28z1J

Respiratory researchers 📣 join @asthmaandlung.org.uk and Our Future Health on 10 June (12-2pm) to find out how the UK’s largest health research programme can help your work. Dr Samantha Walker will be sharing why connected health data is important for research progress. Register here ➡️ orlo.uk/f7dYg

🚨 “Deeply troubling reality” revealed by @asthmaandlung.org.uk 's new research 🚨 "The UK has the worst death rate in Europe for lung conditions and they are more closely linked to inequality than any other major health condition." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Do you want to take part in medial research trials to help find a cure for lung conditions? @nihr.bsky.social need your help to help grow the number of research volunteers and studies. You can find out more here: www.nihr.ac.uk/sign-be-part... #BePartOfResearch

Thank you to everyone who baked, served and bought cakes from our recent cake sale on Monday. We raised £135 for @asthmaandlung.org.uk - amazing! 🤩