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

This month, our research + innovation team attended the
@europeanrespsoc.bsky.social congress. An event dedicated
to showcasing the latest in lung health research, treatments, and care. Read about all the highlights from the congress 🧪 bit.ly/4o1DO7y

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 5d

Head to our website to see how we’re working hard to improve diagnosis so that people have access to the right care and treatments from the very first day: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/blog/researc...

Heralding a new era in how we treat bronchiectasis

Until recently, there were no treatments designed specifically for bronchiectasis. Now, landmark research by Professor James Chalmers has discovered the world’s first potential therapy for the disease...

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 5d

Thanks to @profjdchalmers.bsky.social, the landmark research could help 1.3 million people living in the UK with the lung condition. But too many people are waiting years for a diagnosis – and without one, they miss the chance to get access to life-changing treatment.

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 5d

Did you know that a brand new treatment for bronchiectasis – the first ever treatment developed specifically for this condition – could be available within the next few years?

A new treatment has been found for bronchiectasis. Helen, living with the condition, said 'it took 30 years to get a diagnosis and understand what was happening to me." Professor James Chalmers said, 'Brensocatib would be the first treatment in it's class - it could offer a completely new approach...heralding a new era for bronchiectasis.'

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 12d

A grand challenges framework ensures we're all able to work together to advocate for broader research investment that enables bold, step-change advances with real impact for people living with lung conditions. Find out more: bit.ly/4q4YKfa

Lung Research Grand Challenges

The Lung Research Grand Challenges are three bold, 10-year goals developed by the Lung Research and Innovation Group (LRIG) with input from researchers, clinicians, patients, and funders. Find out how...

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 12d

Respiratory research is underfunded and undervalued. It receives just 2.5% of public research funding. Lung Research and Innovation Group have identified a new, unifying research framework to drive focus and investment: the Lung Research Grand Challenges.

Maroon coloured graphic with white text, which is highlighted in orange. Text says: End the battle for breath and halve undiagnosed lung conditions.

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Medical Research Foundation @medresfdn.bsky.social · 21d

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 · 22d

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

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 22d

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 · 22d

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

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

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

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 23d

#ERSCongress2025 Day 2 ✔️

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 23d

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 · 23d

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. 👏🌍
🔗 www.who.int/europe/publi...

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 · 23d

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

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 23d

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 · 23d

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

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 23d

Zander Williams presenting this morning at #ERSCongress!

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Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 23d

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 · 23d

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 · 24d

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 · 24d

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 · 24d

Dr Freda Yang’s second poster:

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 24d

Next we have Dr Amlan Chakraborty! #ERSCongress

Asthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 24d

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!