New RSV jab could prevent thousands of older people dying, researchers say
The lives of thousands of elderly people in the UK could be saved each year by a new vaccine that protects against a respiratory virus, according to a study. It
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Tag: Lung Disease / Respiratory Health
King’s charity offers bagpipe lessons in bid to improve lung conditions
The King’s charity has launched a health initiative promoting playing the bagpipes to improve certain lung conditions and breathing difficulties. The Prince’s Foundation pilot programme, believed to be the first
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‘Lifeline’ treatment for asthma patients to be given the green light for NHS use
A new treatment which could “transform” the lives of patients with severe asthma is to be approved for NHS use. Tezepelumab, which is known as a biologic medicine, could be
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Patients cutting back on medicine, food and heating due to soaring costs – charities warn
Health charities have warned that the cost-of-living crisis is leading to patients cutting back on medicine, heating and food. Half of the 3,600 people with lung conditions such as asthma,
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Experts welcome ‘real game-changer’ as wonder drug for severe asthma approved on NHS
A new “wonder drug” injection for uncontrolled asthma has been approved for use on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended dupilumab for some
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People with learning disabilities up to 11 more likely to die with respiratory illness, new study reveals
People with learning disabilities are up to 11 times more likely to die from respiratory disease than the rest of the population, a study has found. The Scottish Learning Disabilities
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Charity ‘deeply concerned’ thousands missing out on essential care and annual asthma review
Hundreds of thousands of people at high risk of an asthma attack may have missed out on essential care due to the coronavirus pandemic, a charity has estimated. Asthma UK
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Disruption of regular health and care services ‘impacting vulnerable’ with long term conditions
Health and care charities have raised concerns that disruptions to services during the coronavirus pandemic are hitting people with serious health conditions. Experts said it is vital patients get the
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Webwatch: Apple bans 181 vaping apps from store over health concerns
Apple is banning apps related to vaping from its app store amid concern about the effect of vaping on the health of young people. The iPhone maker made the decision
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New monitoring method offers hope for patients with serious lung injury
Patients with a serious lung injury could be helped by new method of monitoring recovery, a study suggests. The new system uses mathematical modelling to more accurately indicate how well
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