Asthma + Lung UK

Who They Are & What They Do

Air pollution in many parts of the UK exceeds WHO limits, leading to 36,000 early deaths annually. One in five people will develop a lung condition, and 5.4 million live with asthma.

Respiratory care in the UK is inadequate. Even before COVID-19, lung disease hospital admissions were rising rapidly. Lung disease is the third leading cause of death, costing the NHS over £9 billion annually. Early diagnosis and proper care are often lacking. Asthma + Lung UK listens to those affected to shape their work.

Asthma + Lung UK envisions a world where everyone has healthy lungs through better research, treatment, and support. Their five-year plan aims to transform lung health perceptions and drive real progress.