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.

air pollution taxi

Everything you need to know about the new Environment Bill

Today, the government published the Environment Bill. We take a look at what it means for lung health.
Laura post surgery for pectus exacvatum (funnel chest) - British Lung Foundation

I now know what it means to take a deep breath

Laura has pectus excavatum (funnel chest). For years she tried to hide its effects, but after surgery she can now breathe deeply. 
I quit smoking for better lung health

Why is it so hard to stop smoking?

Dr Nick Hopkinson explains what makes stopping smoking so difficult and why NHS support is the best way to quit.
Linda staying active with COPD and British Lung Foundation

Getting active changed my life

Linda has COPD. After a period of inactivity, she decided to turn her life around by getting active.
Oliver now

Our son’s chest infections were too frequent to be normal

When Lisa’s baby son was diagnosed and treated for a rare condition, the change was instant.

New research into IPF

We’ve awarded 2 grants to improve the lives of those living with IPF.
John playing badminton

I adapt and stay positive

John has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). He shares how he's learned to adapt and stay positive.
Peter in the lab

How my research impacts IPF

Peter is researching why cells function differently in people with IPF to shed light on what causes the condition.
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Prevention is better than cure: we need your help

We need your help to make sure government’s plans for preventing illness don’t fall to the wayside.

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Tell your story

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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