Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UK
Meanwhile, charity Asthma + Lung UK urged those living with lung conditions to be “extra careful”.
The charity warned that cold weather can trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks or “flare-ups” for people with other lung conditions.
Your risk of ending up in A&E doubles in winter if you have a lung condition. We’re here to help you to stay well, however every day people with lung conditions are needlessly suffering and without urgent action more lives will be put at risk.
This is the first amber Cold Weather Health Alert of the season, but we can expect more as we approach winter, and it is vital to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the onset of cold weather.Particularly if they are elderly or otherwise at increased risk.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Met Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UKMeanwhile, charity Asthma + Lung UK urged those living with lung conditions to be “extra careful”.The charity warned that cold weather can trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks or “flare-ups” for people with other lung conditions.Your risk of ending up in A&E doubles in winter if you have a lung condition. We’re here to help you to stay well, however every day people with lung conditions are needlessly suffering and without urgent action more lives will be put at risk.This is the first amber Cold Weather Health Alert of the season, but we can expect more as we approach winter, and it is vital to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are well prepared for the onset of cold weather.Particularly if they are elderly or otherwise at increased risk. Continue reading…
