by Seren Evans | Apr 19, 2023 | General interest, Latest research news
Excess mucus production is a common problem in people with Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA), and chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). Mucus is a thick mixture of water, cellular debris, salt, lipids, and proteins. It lines our airways, trapping and...
by Lauren Amphlett | Apr 14, 2023 | General interest, Information and Learning
When we think of pain, we often associate it with injury or damage to a particular part of our body. However, the experience of pain is not always straightforward, especially when it comes to the lungs, as they have very few nerve endings compared to other parts of...
by Lauren Amphlett | Apr 12, 2023 | Fundraising, General interest
It’s been a couple of weeks since our last update, and we’re excited to share our progress on our team’s virtual Lands End to John O’Groats challenge. As most of you may know, we embarked on this journey to walk, cycle, and run the length of...
by Lauren Amphlett | Mar 25, 2023 | General interest, Lifestyle and Coping Skills, Living with Aspergillosis, Patient and Carer Blog
Living with chronic and rare conditions such as chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) can be a daunting experience. The symptoms of these conditions can be severe and have a significant impact on a person’s...
by Lauren Amphlett | Mar 23, 2023 | Events, General interest
The 2023 Bronchiectasis Patient Conference, organised by the European Lung Foundation, is a popular event for patients each year. This year we asked two of our patients who attended to share their personal experiences and thoughts on the conference, highlighting its...
by Lauren Amphlett | Mar 22, 2023 | Fundraising, General interest
We are excited to share with you an update on our team’s virtual Lands End to John O’Groats challenge. As you may know, our team is walking, cycling, and running the length of the UK to raise money for the Fungal Infection Trust. We are proud to announce...