NHS Could Reach ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Rise in Emergency Lung Issues – Charity

NHS Could Reach ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Rise in Emergency Lung Issues – Charity
The NHS has been warned about a spike in people seeking help in lung conditions over winter PA
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Hospitals are at risk of becoming “overwhelmed” due a significant rise in people needing urgent help with lung conditions, a charity has warned.

Asthma and Lung UK said that over the last two years alone, there has been a 23% increase in emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions – such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).