Ministers are being urged to roll out a better testing regime for one of the country’s biggest killers, with the most recent figures showing death rates for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease more than three times higher in some of the most deprived areas of the country. More than 20,000 people a year in England die… Continue reading Lung disease patients waiting up to 10 years for diagnosis in poorer areas of England | Health
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Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds | Pollution
A study of more than 250,000 people in the UK has shown how air pollution speeds up the progression of lung disease. More air pollution in people’s home neighbourhoods led to a greater probability of developing one lung illness and then to increased likelihood of multiple illnesses and death. This adds to growing evidence that… Continue reading Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds | Pollution
GPs to get power to fast-track patients for heart and lung checks | Health
GPs will be given powers to send up to 1 million patients directly for fast-track checks in an attempt to speed up diagnosis of heart and lung conditions. NHS officials in England say the scheme means hundreds of thousands of people will be able to get checked quickly instead of being stuck on long waiting… Continue reading GPs to get power to fast-track patients for heart and lung checks | Health