Smoking rates ‘increasing’ in some parts of England, study suggests
The study, published in the journal Addiction, suggests however that the national average for smoking prevalence has fallen.
Surge in repeat lung condition hospital visits
Of the 42,050 visits for emergency treatment for lung conditions, 45% of people with asthma and 58% of people with chronic ...
Surge in repeat hospital visits for lung conditions such as asthma – analysis
Asthma + Lung UK is calling for the issue to be prioritised as part of the Government’s upcoming 10 Year Health Plan.
Number of asthma sufferers visiting A&E at least five times a year surges, analysis shows
The number of people going to emergency five or more times in the last year because of breathing issues has risen by nearly ...
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Respiratory health: Follow guidelines to reduce repeat hospital visits, urge campaigners
The number of people making five or more emergency visits to hospital a year with lung difficulties has almost tripled in some parts of England, an analysis has found. The charity Asthma + Lung UK ...
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Surge in repeat hospital visits for lung conditions such as asthma – analysis
Sarah Sleet, chief executive of Asthma + Lung ... It has also called for action to tackle mouldy housing, air pollution and smoking, as well as a £40 million ring-fenced fund for lung functions ...
The Independent6d
Number of asthma sufferers visiting A&E at least five times a year surges, analysis shows
Dr Sharada Gudur, a consultant respiratory physician in Lancashire, said ... Asthma + Lung UK chief executive Sarah Sleet acknowledged the NHS couldn’t be fixed in one go, but said that ...