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Asthma + Lung UK

@asthmaandlung.org.uk

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We fight for everyone’s right to breath. From Research, campaigning, advice + support. For queries about your lung condition please call our helpline. asthmaandlung.org.uk

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · Feb 3

Hi everyone 👋 We’re Asthma + Lung UK and we’re here to help fight for everyone’s right to breath!

From research + campaigning to advice + support, we’re the UK’s leading lung charity.

Find out more about what we do: asthmaandlung.org.uk

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Medical Research Foundation @medresfdn.bsky.social · 7d

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

Research points to new treatment target for asthma

A new way to treat asthma symptoms and even repair previously irreversible lung damage could be on the horizon following the discovery of a potential new therapeutic target by Foundation-funded Dr Tara Sutherland and a team of scientists at the University of Aberdeen.

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 8d

We stopped by to see Dominic Sykes’ work on regional asthma guidelines and prescribing patterns! #ERSCongress2025

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 8d

Dr Kateryna Viligorska from Dundee presents at #ERSCongress, with a lovely acknowledgement!

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 8d

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

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

#ERSCongress2025 Day 2 ✔️

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

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!

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

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. 👏🌍
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Chronic respiratory diseases in the WHO European Region

Publicaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

Great to hear Dr Julia Chu talk about her work on pleural infection 🦠🔬

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

Dr Jiashu Shen supporting our campaign to end the #DiagnosisDelay ahead of his poster session at #ERSCongress @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

@IanJarroldALUK stopped by to see Sarah Mulholland! #ERSCongress #PosterSession

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

Zander Williams presenting this morning at #ERSCongress!

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 9d

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

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

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

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

Read more about blue inhaler and brown inhaler people here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/addres...

Addressing Asthma Self-Management: Why We Need a New Approach to help ‘blue inhaler’ vs ‘brown inhaler’ people

Asthma affects 7.5 million people in the UK, and yet it is often misunderstood as a mild, childhood condition.

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

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

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

Dr Freda Yang’s second poster:

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

Next we have Dr Amlan Chakraborty! #ERSCongress

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

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!

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

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

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

‪First up at #ERSCongress: we’re proud to support Freda Yang!

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

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.

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10d

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

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 22d

We’re on a mission to get fast, accurate diagnoses for people with lung condition and help fund research just like Professor Durrington's. Together, we can end the #DiagnosisDelay. Head to our website for more information: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/blog/researc...

Timing it right - how does your body clock affect your asthma?

Professor Hannah Durrington is a consultant in respiratory medicine and senior clinical lecturer at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on asthma and the body clock and has been support...

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 22d

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.

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