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

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...

A Breath of Fresh Air: Repairing COPD Damages with Patients’ Own Lung Cells

In a remarkable advancement towards treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), scientists have, for the first time, demonstrated the potential of repairing damaged lung tissue using patients' own lung cells. This breakthrough was unveiled at the European...

Empowering Yourself: Recognising Heart Attack Symptoms Could Be A Lifesaver

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often overlook the subtle signs of illness that our bodies tell us, dismissing minor aches and discomforts. This tendency, however, can prove dangerous, especially when it comes to recognising the symptoms of a heart...

Understanding the UK Government’s New Guidance on Damp and Mould: What It Means for Tenants and Landlords

Understanding the UK Government's New Guidance on Damp and Mould: What It Means for Tenants and Landlords Introduction The UK Government has recently published a comprehensive guidance document aimed at addressing the health risks associated with damp and mould in...

Interactive tool for asthma patients to help self-assessment

Asthma is a complex disease with many different causes & triggers. Sometimes asthma symptoms gradually get worse despite all efforts to control them, and one way that happens is when someone becomes allergic to Aspergillus. Allergic BronchoPulmonary Aspergillosis...

Do you need a Patient Information Leaflet for your medication?

Patient Information leaflets (PIL) are meant to be enclosed with every pack of medication, in fact, it is a legal requirement unless all the relevant information is on the packaging. The PIL must contain all the information needed for a patient to be able to take the...

Understanding Sepsis: A Patient’s Guide

World Sepsis Day, observed on the 13th of September, united individuals and healthcare professionals worldwide in the fight against Sepsis, which accounts for at least 11 million deaths globally every year. Various healthcare institutions, including the NHS and...

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