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Since 2024 expectant mothers have been offered a vaccine from 28 weeks to protect newborns and research shows it works - giving ‘excellent protection’ 🥰
The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine has reduced hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%.
Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice at Asthma + Lung UK said: “Asthma + Lung UK campaigned hard for the RSV vaccine to be rolled out to vulnerable groups. We are very glad that these vaccines are making a big difference in protecting young babies from becoming severely unwell."
“It is important to stress that RSV is usually harmless. Like most other colds and viruses, it starts with a blocked or runny nose, and in most cases, can be treated at home."
Read more from the @BBCNews here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8…
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Hayfever is SO debilitating for so many people so this will be a welcome addition to conventional treatments. Brilliant to speak to @itvnews @harriet_emma14 yesterday on behalf of @asthmalunguk about the difference this will make for the 27,000 people allergic to birch pollen.
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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.
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New research from Dr Robert Maidstone @OfficialUoM supported by @asthmalunguk has found that women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime. manchester.ac.uk/about/news/…
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A study funded by @aluk_research has found that younger people who take the mini pill may face a higher risk of asthma attacks. independent.co.uk/news/healt…
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Today is #WorldAsthmaDay! Summer isn’t always an easy season when you have a lung condition.
Things like hay fever and hot weather can make breathing more difficult and stop you doing the things you love. This summer we want to inspire you with ways to achieve your goals ☀️
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🚨 New research news! Our funded researchers have found that taking a puff of your preventer inhaler mid-afternoon could be the best way to keep asthma symptoms under control. @h_durrington orlo.uk/32yfj
ALT Man holding a brown preventer inhaler with a blue spacer.
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UK could lose low TB status amid rise in cases.
@asthmalunguk @BTSrespiratory independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
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Today is World Tuberculosis Day. Visit our website to find out who is at risk of getting TB, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated. orlo.uk/7Nrcs #WorldTBDay
ALT Lady blowing her nose into a tissue. Text says: What is tuberculosis (TB)?
ALT 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.
ALT The number of people with TB in the UK is low. And the good news is TB can be prevented and cured with the right treatment. Visit our website to learn more about the symptoms and treatments for TB in adults and children.
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A report published by @OHENews said that a switch to the use of carbon minimal pressurised metered dose inhalers could cut NHS carbon emissions by more than 600,000 tonnes per year
#MDIs #asthma #inhalerswitching #greenpharmacy
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Air pollution is a public health emergency that affects us all – it's a relief to see the expansion is having a positive impact on Londoners. However, there are no safe levels of air pollution the government must commit to an ambitious Clean Air Act. tinyurl.com/ycx9uf88
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Community pharmacy has been described as a “key opportunity” to increase flu vaccine uptake among children and young people by Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of @NHSEngland
#ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #fluvaccine
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Sex hormones play a powerful but often overlooked role in asthma. This @PJOnline_News piece dives into the science behind their impact. Great to see our asthma is worse for women report referenced and @samtwick highlighting the crucial research. Read the article⬇️
In this week's feature, #MicheleSolis highlights how understanding the role of hormones in asthma could improve outcomes and eventually lead to the development of new treatment options
#ukpharmacy #asthma #sexhormones
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Meet Kaylee, a PhD student at @ucl who won one of our travel awards last year to attend the @EuroRespSoc Congress. We are committed to funding #WomenInScience to further our understanding of lung research. Find out what she gets up to in her working day🧪#WomenInSTEM
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Did you spot us on @BBCMorningLive? 📺
@tonyblackburn joined Chris Startup to chat about our harmonica for lung health sessions and how they can help improve your lung health 🎶
📽 Watch from 44:13 minutes: orlo.uk/ANpom
Join a session here: orlo.uk/zrTTv
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We’re proud to support Professor @Tariq_M_Aslam innovative app with @NIHRresearch. The app created by @clinecal, is aimed at engaging and encouraging people to use inhalers effectively. Find out more ➡️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lg…
Funding for lung health research is on life support - it's time to do things differently. It was great to work with @OpenAccessGov on what more we can all do. There is hope on the horizon if we properly fund research.
“Urgent action is needed to increase investment into lung research."
@samtwick discusses the socioeconomic costs of lung conditions and the need for greater investment into lung health research with @OpenAccessGov. openaccessgovernment.org/the…
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Our CEO @_SarahSleet was on @BBCBreakfast today responding to research from @KingsCollegeLon about a clinical trial that has found a new way of treating serious asthma and COPD attacks. This could be a game-changer for people with lung conditions.
ALT Sarah sleet Asthma + Lung UK's CEO live on TV on the BBC Breakfast show.
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A study from @LeicResearch has used AI to analyse patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of COPD will flare up. This innovative test will help people manage their condition before it gets worse and could support people to stay well.
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Your risk of ending up in A&E doubles in winter if you have a lung condition. @asthmalunguk is here to help you to stay well, however, everyday people with lung conditions are needlessly suffering and without urgent action more lives will be put at risk.
❄️The temperature is set to drop over the coming days and if you have a lung condition you need to be prepared. Our free winter health guide gives you all the tools you need to stay well this season. Get your personalised guide today ➡️ bit.ly/4fBBGzj