This International Nurses Day, we would love to say a heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful nurses on the helpline💜 Our helpline team is trained to give you information on many aspects of living with a lung condition. You can contact our helpline on 0300 222 5800, Monday to Friday, between 9-5.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💜 It can be quite common for people with long-term conditions, including lung conditions, to have anxiety and depression. We know that for many people, living with a lung condition affects their quality of life.

Chair-based Zumba sessions to make you feel good! Our feelgood Friday support group aims to improve breathlessness, increase mobility and most importantly to be fun! Register for the next set of sessions here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

One of our new Clinical Leads, Matthew Swallow, participated in the Birmingham 10km race at the weekend raising money for Asthma + Lung UK! Huge thank you to Matthew for supporting us at your race and congratulations.

Our newest helpline blog has just landed on our website! In April our helpline saw an increase in questions around frequent coughing, what happens after your lung condition referral and much more!

So, you’ve just been diagnosed with asthma. Now what? This World Asthma Day we wanted to highlight that you’re not alone on this journey. We understand that a diagnosis may leave you with questions about what this means for your everyday life.

We’ve had a great day in Edinburgh where we hosted a community day for people living with Bronchiectasis in collaboration with @lifearc.bsky.social. We had a series of sessions on Bronchiectasis and how its treated, with expert opinions from a GP, physiotherapist and Asthma + Lung UK research team.

Our CEO, Sarah Sleet shared an opinion piece with @lbc.co.uk on the announcement of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill receiving royal assent. Read more here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/figh...

As exam season approaches, so does the increase in pollen. While hay fever can be irritating for many, for some it can really impact their chances of exam success. Studies show that, when pollen is high, students with hay fever perform worse in their exams than their peers.

We now have a new Breathe Easy support group in Ellesmere Port! The Ellesmere Port Breathe Easy group is a welcoming space for people living with asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and all other lung conditions. Read more here: www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2604654...

With reports showing climate change has prolonged the pollen season, it seems hay fever is lasting longer than ever. @skynewsrss.bsky.social shared: news.sky.com/story/hay-fe...

Are you interested in how your biological clock affects your Asthma? Join us on the 6th of May for an exciting webinar exploring new perspectives in asthma, including how working nights can affect asthmatics. Sign up today, in honour of World Asthma Day: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine has reduced hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%. Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice said: “We are very glad that these vaccines are making a big difference in protecting young babies from becoming severely unwell."

Interested in quitting smoking, or just learning a bit more about your options? Come along to our London online support group today. Our guest speaker, Darush Attar-Zadeh, is presenting at 1pm today on vaping and smoking cessation to the group.

Sing for your lung health in our accessible and supportive online space. Our online support group, Lift your Lungs Choir, teaches carefully selected songs in a variety of styles to suit all lung health abilities. Join us: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

A week long hay fever ‘red alert’ has been issued by the @metoffice.gov.uk Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen is a tiny grain produced by some plants and trees. There are around 30 different types of pollen that can cause hay fever.

We're incredibly excited to have a presence at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026! This summer, we're inviting you to take a moment to breathe, relax, and reconnect with nature. Watch our story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS66...

Today marks World Health Day. The theme this year is “Together for health. Stand with science.” @who.int are calling on governments, scientists, health workers, partners, and the public to stand with science to protect lives, rebuild trust, and secure a healthier future.

We would like to wish all our supporters who celebrate a very Happy Easter Sunday!🐣

@england.nhs.uk have announced that millions of older people can now get vaccinated against serious lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. All adults aged 80 and over, are now eligible for the NHS respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, a common virus that infects the lungs.

Dr. John Blaikley and his team at the University of Manchester are investigating how the body’s internal clock influences our respiratory health. Their research could transform how we understand and treat pulmonary fibrosis for decades to come.

Spend your evening with our friendly community and get the tools you need to help manage your lung condition. Our breath easy lates support groups run monthly, giving you breathing exercises and a nurse talk from one of our leading respiratory nurses.

Lung health diagnosis can be slow, sometimes taking years for people to get the right diagnosis and the right treatment. Asthma + Lung UK challenged engineers, AI specialists, and lung health researchers find ways to use Everyday technology to change lives of people living with lung conditions.

We are supporting world TB day in raising awareness for Tuberculosis (TB). TB is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs. It’s caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is spread by breathing in bacteria that are coughed out by people with TB in their lungs.

Are you free tonight? Join us for an exciting webinar focusing on long COVID and managing your breathlessness. The webinar will discuss how we develop research alongside patients, new discoveries on long COVID, managing breathlessness, and what the long COVID clinics are doing now.

Wet weather in the UK, teamed with higher energy bills sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, could place people with lung conditions at risk of health problems. Read more here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...

We would like to wish all our supporters who celebrate a happy Eid Mubarak!🌙

Pollen season has begun! If you know when your hay fever symptoms usually start, you can take some types of antihistamines two to four weeks before this time. This will give you the best protection. Find out more information on hay fever treatments here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/h...

Your impact is changing and saving lives, thank you for being on this journey with us! We are proud to have invested in life saving research, support and care for lung conditions. Your support means so much💜 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxIh...

It’s #NationalNoSmokingDay today. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your lung health. We’re here to help raise awareness about the effects of smoking, and to support and encourage people who want to quit.

Learn about the relationship between breathing, the body, the mind and your emotions with our body breathing support group. Our next session start’s April 1st so be sure to register as places are limited. Register here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

The growing threat of domestic wood burning stoves has led public health officials to warn about rising emissions from urban wood burning. A BMJ investigation reveals that nearly a third of councils in high use areas have faced pressure from the stove industry to tone down or withdraw campaigns.

Air pollution levels across the UK will be reaching a concerning high over the course of this week, with today and Sunday being particularly high in some areas. You can check the forecast for levels in your area here: uk-air.defra.gov.uk. Helpful advice: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...

Hay fever could be impacting secondary school exam results, with new research suggesting pollen exposure leads to poorer academic performance. Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Innovation, said: “Students with hay fever are at a huge disadvantage when it comes to summer exams.”

Am I having an asthma attack? You can find four signs that you may be having an asthma attack on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/asthma-attac...

Join our sessions for an hour of fun that will put a smile on your face. Our support groups are here for you to join a community that understands your needs as well as strengthening your lungs, and having a good time while you do it!

We have seen that pollen levels are increasing, causing hay fever for many people. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen and can cause symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, red or watery eyes, a runny or blocked nose and more. www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/sites/defaul...

Learn a new skill and have fun while you strengthen your breath in our harmonica for lung health group! You will learn to play some folk, country and blues music, as well as learning new breathing techniques and strengthen your coughing muscles. Apply today www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

Damp happens when there is a buildup of moisture inside a building. Breathing in mould can damage your lungs and worsen existing lung conditions. Common spots in your home to look out for damp and mould are corners, around windows and behind furniture. www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...

Today we broke ground and put the first spades in the ground on our exciting project to bring an RHS Chelsea Flower Show showcase garden to Rotherham later this year! Read more: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/news/breathingspace-breaks-ground-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-garden-arrival

Helpline Awareness Day 2026! Our team can provide information, guidance, and support at any stage of your journey - from diagnosis and understanding your condition to exploring treatment options, living well and managing your lung health day to day.

We’re calling for a Modern Service Framework for respiratory care. Andrew, our Director of External Affairs, shared with us information on the modern service framework and why we need these national plans to include care for lung conditions.

Feel good every Friday and join our chair-based Zumba sessions. These are designed to improve breathlessness, increase mobility and most importantly to be fun! Register for the next set of sessions here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

Are you fasting with a lung condition this Ramadan? You can find out how to stay safe and healthy while fasting on our website and by speaking to your GP or specialist. Read here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...

Hot off the helpline this February! Our newest blog highlights growing concerns from our helpline users on topics such as mental wellbeing, asbestos and long COVID in relation to lung health. Read on to see what our dedicated helpline recommend: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/blog/advice-...

Our CEO Sarah Sleet, was on LBC this morning speaking on the governments public consultation launch on plans to ban smoking and vaping from playgrounds, schools and hospitals. You can watch the full interview, while it's still available here: www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...

We're pleased to see this vaccine roll out, from April, to include adults over the age of 80. It will go a long way towards helping protect older adults and ensuring that some of the most vulnerable people in our society don’t end up in hospital fighting for their lives. www.gov.uk/government/p...

London, we want to support you. Join our free online London Breathe Easy Support Group. Our support groups connect people affected by a lung condition. Find out more information on our London Support group here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

Like most other colds and viruses, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, RSV starts with a blocked or runny nose and can progress to cause a cough, fever and sometimes breathing difficulties.  www.thesun.co.uk/health/38094...