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New Public Health England smokefree campaign highlights the toxic effect of smoking on the heart, brain and lungs.
First national Be Clear on Cancer campaign to raise awareness of symptoms of lung cancer, lung disease and heart disease begins.
(Various manufacturers) Risk if alarms are ignored or damaged breathing systems are used. (MDA/2014/020)
Public Health England (PHE) has published new guidance for dental health professionals on how to help their patients to quit tobacco.
£5 million competition invites ideas to reduce the cause of vehicle emissions, minimise the amount of particulates produced and improve air quality.
Government’s new breathing space period will freeze interest, fees and enforcement for people in problem debt, with further protections for those in mental health crisis treatment
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
PHE campaign urges people to see a GP if they have breathlessness or a persistent cough, as these are symptoms of these diseases.
New information about coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms has been announced.
Innovate UK-funded Owlstone Medical secures venture capital for breath biopsy tool that offers early diagnosis of cancer and other diseases.
£10 million scheme to help teachers crack down on bad behaviour in the classroom
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
How UK aid is helping to improve hygiene and sanitation in Bangladesh
Around 25,000 deaths each year in England are attributable to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Public Health England's new TV advert highlights the dangers of tar in cigarettes, urging England’s 7 million smokers to quit using Smokefree this New Year.
Benzodiazepines and opioids can both cause respiratory depression, which can be fatal if not recognised in time. Only prescribe together if there is no alternative and closely monitor patients for signs of respiratory depression.
The two million people with a potentially fatal lung-disease who have not been diagnosed could now be identified and treated if the NHS follows…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) affects 5% of the population, but is often undiagnosed.
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