Latest press releases

“Death from diphtheria underlines need for vaccination,” says British Lung Foundation - 09/05/08

“Death from diphtheria underlines need for vaccination,” says British Lung Foundation - 09/05/08

Children with asthma need to receive better treatment and care to reduce emergency hospital admissions, says BLF - 06/05/08

Children with asthma need to receive better treatment and care to reduce emergency hospital admissions, says BLF - 06/05/08

Oral steroids used to treat severe childhood asthma could be reduced by a third, thanks to BLF research - 06/05/08

Oral steroids used to treat severe childhood asthma could be reduced by a third, thanks to BLF research - 06/05/08

BLF welcomes Government commitment to improving patients access to healthcare in deprived areas - 05/05/08

BLF welcomes Government commitment to improving patients access to healthcare in deprived areas - 05/05/08

Doctors must be 'vigilant' to meet challenge of drug resistant TB, says British Lung Foundation - 02/05/08

Doctors must be 'vigilant' to meet challenge of drug resistant TB, says British Lung Foundation - 02/05/08

Asthma child study provides “interesting insight” into the disease, says British Lung Foundation - 01/05/08

Asthma child study provides “interesting insight” into the disease, says British Lung Foundation - 01/05/08

TB outbreak in school in Birmingham - 01/05/08

TB outbreak in school in Birmingham - 01/05/08

Tyne town sniffles could indicate chronic lung disease, says British Lung Foundation - 29/04/08

Tyne town sniffles could indicate chronic lung disease, says British Lung Foundation - 29/04/08

Public smoking ban encourages smokers to quit - 28/04/08

Public smoking ban encourages smokers to quit - 28/04/08

Abbott team victorious at British Lung Foundation charity quiz - 24/4/2008

Abbott team victorious at British Lung Foundation charity quiz - 24/4/2008

British Lung Foundation welcomes appointment of respiratory clinical champion - 23/4/2008

British Lung Foundation welcomes appointment of respiratory clinical champion - 23/4/2008

New research questions the effectiveness of asthma aids - 16/4/08

New research questions the effectiveness of asthma aids - 16/4/08

Study suggests link between air pollution and deaths from pneumonia - 15/4/08

Study suggests link between air pollution and deaths from pneumonia - 15/4/08

‘Worldwide concern’ over rise of new strains of pneumonia, says British Lung Foundation 14/4/2008

‘Worldwide concern’ over rise of new strains of pneumonia, says British Lung Foundation 14/4/2008

British Lung Foundation ‘Borat’ marathon runner reveals secrets of success - 14/04/08

British Lung Foundation ‘Borat’ marathon runner reveals secrets of success - 14/04/08

Calling Health and Social Care Professionals, Managers and Commissioners

Calling Health and Social Care Professionals, Managers and Commissioners

Study on bird flu indicates possibility of human to human transmission 8/4/08

Study on bird flu indicates possibility of human to human transmission 8/4/08

New research identifies link between lung cancer and smoker’s genetic makeup - 3/4/08

New research identifies link between lung cancer and smoker’s genetic makeup - 3/4/08

TB bug is "an extremely tough cookie", BLF-funded research shows - 01/04/08

TB bug is "an extremely tough cookie", BLF-funded research shows - 01/04/08

Respiratory disease missing from government’s early screening plans, says British Lung Foundation - 01/04/08

Respiratory disease missing from government’s early screening plans, says British Lung Foundation - 01/04/08

British Lung Foundation welcomes new NICE guidance for people with Sleep Apnoea - 26/03/08

British Lung Foundation welcomes new NICE guidance for people with Sleep Apnoea - 26/03/08

New smoking prevention proposals are 'a step in the right direction' says British Lung Foundation - 25/03/08

New smoking prevention proposals are 'a step in the right direction' says British Lung Foundation - 25/03/08

Rise of TB reflects lack of research says British Lung Foundation

Rise of TB reflects lack of research says British Lung Foundation

25/03/08

BLF marks No Smoking Day by calling for free Nicotine Replacement Therapy

BLF marks No Smoking Day by calling for free Nicotine Replacement Therapy

12/03/08

Miners’ ten year wait for compensation is unacceptable, says BLF

Miners’ ten year wait for compensation is unacceptable, says BLF

04/03/08

BLF survey reveals alarming ignorance of asbestos risk amongst tradespeople

BLF survey reveals alarming ignorance of asbestos risk amongst tradespeople

22/02/08

Prince Philip in hospital with chest infection - 04/04/08

Prince Philip in hospital with chest infection - 04/04/08

British Lung Foundation welcomes Government initiative to give pharmacists a bigger role – 3/4/08

British Lung Foundation welcomes Government initiative to give pharmacists a bigger role – 3/4/08

Summer smog warning for people with lung disease - 9/5/2008

Summer smog warning for people with lung disease - 9/5/2008

Taking Action Against Mesothelioma

Taking Action Against Mesothelioma

19/02/08