Your stories

People like you, talking about their experiences of lung health.

Reading the stories of people who have faced the same challenges as you could be comforting, moving or inspiring.

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Identifying those at risk of COPD

Gavin is a professor in respiratory studies at Imperial College London. He's working on a study that hopes to identify people at risk of developing COPD in order to treat it early.
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Living, breathing, learning: a community approach to lung health in Wales

We all know that pulmonary rehabilitation is the most effective way to manage breathlessness in COPD and stay fit and well, but could singing or community exercise help? Joseph Carter, our Head of Devolved Nations, looks at the evaluation of the Helping You Help Yourself and Singing for Lung Health projects.
Lesley walking

Walking helped me get fitter, feel happier and breathe easier!

After retiring, Lesley struggled to stay active as her breathing capacity worsened. But thanks to encouragement from the BLF, she has found a great new walking club that is helping her to breathe easier.
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Putting lung health back on the political agenda

Coronavirus has shown the need to put lung health on the political agenda. Joseph, our Head of Devolved Nations, writes about the first public meeting of the All Party Group on Lung Health and engaging with MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) again.
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Wellbeing during a pandemic

Emily was first introduced to Pilates when recovering from surgery. She finds that it helps her better understand her own body and gives her the confidence to get back to being active and strong. Here she explains how her Pilates sessions could help you this winter.
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I’m getting the flu jab for my grandad

Mathew discusses why he is getting the flu jab this year, he not only wants to keep himself safe, but also protect his grandad, who is shielding.
Irene flu

I had my flu vaccine in the village hall

We’ve been hearing positive stories of people having their flu vaccines in all sorts of places, from football stadiums to supermarket drive-thrus. Here, Irene shares her experience.

Ground-breaking research from the European Respiratory Society Congress

Ian, from our research team, attending this year's virtual European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Here he discusses his highlights from the conference and how our funding is helping young researchers share their work.
Tricia, who lives with hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Having a long-term lung condition doesn’t change who you are, but you have to learn to adapt

Tricia was diagnosed with hypersensitivity pneumonitis 7 ½ years ago. She shares what it’s like living with a long-term lung condition and how she’s had to make adjustments to her life.

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Do you have a story to tell? It could be about your lung condition, a friend or relative you know who lives with one, or how caring for them impacts your life. We'd love to hear what you've got to say.

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