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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · 20h

This World COPD Day, please join us at the Scottish Parliament to hear from people living with COPD, their families, health charities & clinicians, to find out more what can be done to improve care & treatment.

🗓️ Wed, Nov 19 1 - 2:30pm

Book your place today 👇

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World COPD Day Roundtable

Join us at the Scottish Parliament for an engaging discussion on COPD care and treatment improvements on World COPD Day.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · 1d

If you have a lung condition condition, you’ve got a reason to get the flu vaccine.

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/flu

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · 7d

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 scientists at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social funded by @asthmaandlung.org.uk

Find out more 👇

www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24716/

Potential new therapeutic target for asthma discovered

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 scientists at the Univer...

www.abdn.ac.uk

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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to STV news for sharing our health advice for students with asthma starting at university.

Find out more ⬇️

news.stv.tv/scotland/adv...

Runner calls for asthma awareness as students head to university

Graduate marathon runner says being proactive with inhalers and registering with a GP registration is key to staying healthy at university.

news.stv.tv

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · 14d

📻 Head of @asthmaandlung.org.uk Scotland @josephaluk.bsky.social was on BBC Radio Scotland this
morning talking about our health advice for students with asthma starting university.

Interview at 6.12 🔽

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Radio Scotland - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC Radio Scotland on BBC Sounds

www.bbc.co.uk

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · 19d

For some people, like Olivia, flu hits harder. Olivia's severe asthma makes her particularly vulnerable – she was once admitted to intensive care after contracting flu.

Find out more about our winter flu programme 🔽
publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/se...
@asthmalungscot.bsky.social

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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · 21d

📢 Calling all teachers!

As part of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, we are urging schools to download our free poster which tells staff what to do if a child has an asthma attack ⬇️

#AsthmaAtSchool

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Asthma at School campaign poster

Asthma at School Campaign Poster Download our new Asthma at School campaign poster, which includes vital health advice on what to do if a child has an asthma attack. You can download this poster as a...

shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

Great news, from today, no more peak train fares in Scotland! 👏

This will help reduce air pollution and make it easier for people to choose sustainable, cleaner travel to get from A to B.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peak time rail fares scrapped on ScotRail trains

Some routes will see fares fall by as much as 50% at busy times, but on others prices will be unchanged.

www.bbc.co.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Aug 25

With the start of the new term, find out how to keep your child safe at school or nursery if they have asthma or suspected asthma: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child/life/school

Asthma at school and nursery

Find out how to keep your child safe at school or nursery if they have asthma or suspected asthma.

asthmaandlung.org.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our figures show, that children with asthma are more likely to be admitted to hospital following their return to school after the summer holidays.

More on the story here ⬇️

news.stv.tv/scotland/ast...

Asthma hospitalisations among children 'double after return to school'

Hospital admissions for children and young people spike in August and September compared to July.

news.stv.tv

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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Aug 8

Great news from #Glasgow - air quality in the centre has improved significantly since the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was enforced, according to the latest monitoring report 👏

www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2537082...

Glasgow's LEZ has led to improved air quality report finds

Air quality in Glasgow City centre has improved significantly since the Low Emission Zone was enforced, according to the latest monitoring report.

www.glasgowtimes.co.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’re at Breathe Easy Fife Information Day and Lunch in Kirkcaldy.

Fantastic to see the strides they are taking to support people with lung conditions.

They are also worthy recipients of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award and the Asthma + Lung UK Volunteer Award 🏆👏

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jul 23

Join the Asthma + Lung UK Advisory Panel and become a key voice in shaping the future of respiratory in Scotland.

Help improve policies, provide feedback & share your unique perspective to make a real difference for people with lung conditions.

➡️ www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/support-us/v...

Nations Advisory Panel volunteer (online)

Help improve policies, provide feedback and share your unique perspective to make a real difference for people with lung conditions.

www.asthmaandlung.org.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jul 18

Have you recently been diagnosed with a lung condition?

Each month our online support group will have a breathing exercise session and a nurse talk from one of our leading respiratory nurse.

Find out more about joining our community: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

Breathe Easy Lates

Take control of your lung health with our new evening support group. Connect with others who understand what it’s like to feel breathless, share your experiences, and get tips to manage your breathles...

www.asthmaandlung.org.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jul 11

With more hot weather expected across much of Scotland today and the weekend, it’s important to take care of yourself if you have a lung condition.

You can find more information on our website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...

Hot weather and your lungs

Hot weather can make asthma and other lung condition symptoms worse. Find out how to stay well in hot weather.

www.asthmaandlung.org.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jul 7

The summer holidays are 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: orlo.uk/I9FZq

Holiday checklist

Our holiday checklist helps you make sure you’re fully prepared for travelling with a lung condition.

orlo.uk

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today is World Bronchiectasis Day.

Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition that affects the airways in your lungs. If you have bronchiectasis, your airways are wider and become inflamed.

To find out more visit asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/bronchiectasis

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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

To help protect lungs across Scotland, we're urging the Scottish Government to set updated limits for nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, aligning them with World Health Organisation air quality guidelines.

Sign our Scottish Parliament petition: petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our Harmonica for Lung Health starts tomorrow Thursday 26 June 2025.

Our six-week harmonica groups are fun and sociable. You'll learn a new skill and techniques for breathing!

Sign up: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...

asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jun 23

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 ways to have great time & stay safe: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/blog/advice-support/how-enjoy-music-festivals-asthma

How to enjoy music festivals with asthma

If you're heading off to a festival this summer don't forget to pack your asthma inhalers as well as your wellies! You can’t always avoid asthma triggers like cigarette smoke and changing weather at f...

www.asthmaandlung.org.uk

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · Jun 2

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 💜

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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jun 2

Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer Gareth Brown was on
BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime talking about the disposable vapes ban.

Listen to the interview here, 1 hr 19 in:

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Drivetime - 30/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

Breaking down the day's talking points with comment and opinion.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · May 31

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.

A woman is breaking a cigarette in half as she quits smoking.

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · Jun 1

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.

We want to see a smoke-free and vape free society. Next to the text is a woman smoking a vape.

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asthmalungscot.bsky.social @asthmalungscot.bsky.social · Jun 2

“We are pleased that Edinburgh along with Dundee and Aberdeen made the bold move a year ago to ban the most polluting cars from their city and it's a step in the right direction to help improve the air that we all breathe."

@josephaluk.bsky.social

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Edinburgh's LEZ one year on: More walking and cycling, less pollution and fewer fines

More people are walking, cycling and using public transport since the introduction of Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone, new research claims.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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