Woman standing under blossoming tree in summer

Welcome to Asthma + Lung UK

Summer can be a difficult time for people with lung conditions. Hot weather, higher pollen counts and air pollution can make their symptoms worse, resulting in them becoming seriously unwell – or even needing emergency care. 

Life-changing research starts with you.

Your best summer starts with better breathing

Whether it's advice for you or for your child - this summer we’ll inspire you with ways to achieve your summer goals.  Take one or both of our quizzes below to get advice tailored just for you across the summer months.

Advice to help your child breathe better this summer

Answer a few quick questions and get practical tips to manage your child’s symptoms and enjoy more of the summer together. 

Personalised advice for your summer plans

Tell us a bit about your breathing and we’ll send you simple tips to help you stay well and enjoy the season.

Get support

Call our helpline for support with your condition. Get advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello.

Groups + support

Improve your ability to handle breathlessness and connect with a supportive community of individuals who can relate to and empathise with your experiences.

Explore our diverse range of online, in-person, and singing groups to find the one that best suits your preferences and needs.

Blog

Visit our blog for advice + support, personal stories, campaigning + research news. 

Latest Articles
Research

Addressing asthma self-management: why we need a new approach

The UK has one of the highest asthma death rates in Europe. Over half of these deaths are considered preventable through better self-management. We developed a map of asthma management behaviours to help us understand what the barriers to and enablers of better asthma self-management.
Advice + Support

Hot off the Helpline: May edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK Helpline Blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. We’ll also share ways to help manage your lung health and important dates for your diary. And you’ll meet our amazing team.
Research

Research is bridging the gap between everyday health and science

From exploring the genetic cues behind asthma to studying how air pollution affects the lungs, research is leading the way to better lung health.

Make every breath count with a gift in your will

Over a third of our funding comes from gifts in wills – they’re absolutely vital to our work. Leaving a gift in your will is simple and can help us bring together the greatest minds in lung health research to find new ways to diagnose, treat and cure lung conditions.

Take the first step towards a breathing breakthrough by requesting your free guide to leaving a gift in your will.

Why we’re here

We believe that every breath matters

Whoever said, “We all breathe the same air” didn’t have to worry about being one of the 43,000 early deaths attributed to air pollution every year. Wasn’t the 1 in every 5 people who will have a lung condition in their lifetime. Or one of the 5.4 million people in the UK living with asthma.

Respiratory care isn’t good enough

Even before COVID-19, NHS hospital admissions for lung conditions were rising three times faster than average admissions. People living with lung conditions are often overlooked and being left behind. Their condition isn’t accurately diagnosed at an early stage – and even when they are diagnosed, they’re not given the care they need.

Transforming lung health

Our vision is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. We are dedicated to helping create a world where good lung health and the ability to breathe freely are a basic right enjoyed by all. From research and campaigning to advice and support, as the nation’s lung charity we are on a mission to change the way that lung health is perceived.

TCS London Marathon 2026

This year, over £1 million has been raised for Asthma + Lung UK by amazing people taking on the London Marathon.

Charity places for Team Breathe are now live for the London Marathon 2026! Click below to learn more about running with us to raise money for lung health.

Ways you can help

Support in memory

When you give a gift in memory of your loved one, you’re joining us in helping everyone living with a lung condition across the UK.

Join an event

Join an exhilarating adventure or a heart-pumping challenge with our range of events for runners, trekkers, cyclists, skydivers or those seeking for something completely different.

Do your own fundraising

Whether you're interested in arranging a fundraiser or seeking inspiration – we offer a diverse range of options to suit your preferences.

Get involved!

There are lots of ways to support Asthma + Lung UK. Help us fight for your right to breathe freely.

Volunteer with us

Join our team of volunteers and be part of our mission to transform lung health in the UK.

Campaign with us

Together, we’re campaigning for better lung health. Find out how you can help.

Partner with us

Join us as a corporate partner and engage in fundraising activities, events and volunteering opportunities tailored to your company.

Join the fight!

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