Health Awareness
Respiratory Health Q2 2022
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Action is needed to improve outcomes for those living with COPD
It is estimated that 2 million people are currently living with undiagnosed COPD in the UK. It is also the fifth leading cause of death in the UK and accounts for 30,000 deaths every year. COPD is a chronic lung condition that can cause symptoms of cough, sputum, breathlessness and leads to reduced mobility. Unfortunately,...
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Supporting patients and HCPs with new digital technology
Chronic respiratory diseases present a huge burden on society but advancing technology can help patients to better manage their condition with the help of their healthcare professionals. Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) impact over half a billion people globally, with COPD alone accounting for 3.2 million deaths...
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How efficient lung disease diagnosis can help improve treatment
Leading scientists are developing pioneering solutions to help diagnose those with respiratory disease and reduce the costs of treating and rehabilitating sufferers. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory diseases have gained increased focus, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, correct treatment and patient rehabilitation. Northumbria University is undertaking ground-breaking work for patients with...
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The importance of establishing good inhaler technique
Many respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease require inhaled therapy. Inhalers are convenient and enable the medicine to be delivered exactly where it needs to go. But research suggests that up to 90% of people don’t use their inhalers correctly. This can be due to a number of factors such as...
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Creating a healthy and dust-free working environment
“Employees expect to be able to operate in a safe and healthy environment when they go to work. Safety equipment is vital to ensure all employees are safe at work.” Dust is a common hazard, and depending on the cause of the dust, the air can range from mildly irritating to toxic and dangerous to...
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Air pollution is not just a respiratory health problem
Air pollution impacts everyone, no matter who you are or where you live, not just those who are vulnerable. The relationship between air pollution and our health has been studied for decades but it is still widely misunderstood. Although poor air quality can particularly affect individuals who are more vulnerable – including those with heart...
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Increasing access to effective drug-free treatments for patients with lung disease
Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most effective treatments for people with lung disease and more needs to be done to improve access to this vital service. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an exercise and education programme that helps people with lung disease manage their condition, with patients reporting an improvement in symptoms of breathlessness and...
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Levelling up the nation’s dismal lung health for lasting change
It’s no exaggeration to describe the UK’s record on lung health as shameful. There has never been a better time to give respiratory health the investment and attention it deserves. The UK has the worst death rate for lung conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in western Europe. Lung disease is...
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Lifting the limits of cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an incurable life-limiting genetic condition affecting more than 10,800 people in the UK. To mark the end of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week, it is important to reflect on life with the condition. Cystic fibrosis is often thought of as a ‘lung disease’ as people with the condition experience a range of...
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Air pollution remains a problem, but it doesn’t have to be this way
A vast majority of people living in European cities continue to be exposed to unsafe levels of air pollution, leaving many exposed to developing a number of health ailments that lead to premature death. We are currently facing a number of challenges – including a rebound in transport, aviation and industry emissions after the COVID-19...
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Important factors to consider when choosing a nebuliser
Nebulisers are a vital tool for patients with a range of respiratory health conditions. Nebulisers have the ability to rapidly deliver drugs to the lungs and, following NHS clinical guidelines, can help in conditions such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and be used for people with excess mucus in their lungs. ...
