People with lung conditions are being urged to take extra care after new analysis found that four in 10 respiratory deaths happen in winter.
People with lung conditions are being urged to take extra care after new analysis found that four in 10 respiratory deaths happen between December and March.found that people with asthma are particularly at risk, with an increase of 120% in the number of people dying from the condition in winter compared with summer.
The charity also found that hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in Scotland increased by more than 75% in winter compared with summer. “We are calling on the Scottish Government to provide targeted financial support for those with lung conditions to ease the cost-of-living crisis and minimise NHS pressures this winter.
She said: “With the cost-of-living crisis I have been avoiding putting my heating on, but for my health I have had to put the radiators on, which is a worry when the bills will come in.“And my advice would be, if you have asthma and are concerned, speak to a health practitioner, don’t leave it too late if you know something isn’t right.”
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