News & Updates

The NAC CARES team (Graham, Chris, Beth & Lauren) keep track of all the latest aspergillosis related medical and scientific happenings and bring together the most important bits in our blog and newsletter. We write them in non-technical language.

Blog Articles

Salbutamol nebuliser solution shortage

We have been informed that there is an ongoing shortage of salbutamol solutions for nebulisers that is likely to last until summer 2024. If you live in Greater Manchester and you have COPD or asthma your GP has been provided with guidelines to ensure that any impact...

Celebrating British Science Week: The Vital Role of the Mycology Reference Centre Manchester

British Science Week presents the ideal opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our colleagues at the Mycology Reference Centre Manchester (MRCM). Renowned for its expertise in diagnosing, treating, and researching fungal infections, the MRCM has made vital...

Harnessing the Power of a Symptom Diary: A Guide to Better Health Management.

Managing a chronic condition can be a challenging journey filled with uncertainties. However, there is a tool that can help patients take control of their condition and help them understand potential triggers and how lifestyle factors may impact their condition.  This...

Patient Reflection on Research: The Bronchiectasis Exacerbation Diary

Navigating the rollercoaster of chronic illness is a unique and often isolating experience. It is a journey that can be filled with uncertainties, regular hospital appointments, and a never-ending quest for a return to normal. This is so often the reality for...

Empowering Patients through Understanding Professional Medical Guidelines

Navigating the healthcare landscape can be daunting for patients and their families, especially when dealing with complex lung conditions like aspergillosis. Understanding medical jargon and diagnostic and treatment paths is often overwhelming. This is where the...

ELF holds their first Breathe Clean Air patient conference

Last week the European Lung Foundation held their first Air Pollution and Climate Change patient conference, where people came together to share personal experiences and hear about the latest research. All recordings are available to watch on demand via their YouTube...

Thoughts on the Aspergillosis Journey Five Years On – November 2023

Alison Heckler ABPA I have written about the initial journey and diagnosis before, but the ongoing Journey occupies my thoughts these days.  From a Lung/Aspergillosis/ Breathing perspective, now that we are coming into summer in New Zealand, I feel I’m doing ok,...

Do you have asthma and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis?

We're excited to share that there's a new clinical study that's looking into an innovative treatment specifically for individuals dealing with both asthma and ABPA. This treatment comes in the form of an inhaler called PUR1900. What is PUR1900? PUR1900 is an inhaled...

The Marathon of Management: Steady Pacing Through Chronic Condition Flares

Living with a chronic condition is like navigating a course with varied terrain. It's not a journey that will end in recovery in the conventional sense, as the condition itself persists. Instead, it is about managing the fluctuations—periods of stability interspersed...

Expanded NHS support available for patients in GP practices across the country

Did you know that a visit to your local GP practice now comes with an added layer of healthcare support? Under the newly rolled out GP Access Recovery Plan by the NHS, your local GP practice has additional healthcare staff and services designed to provide...

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