Donna Basire, Author at Breathing Matters - Page 31 of 37

The Back-Room Team

This was tweeted on the 16th September by Breathing Matters (@BreathingMatter): ”Imagine not being able to breathe and imagine having no cure! Help us find a cure for #IPF #Pulmonaryfibrosis http://t.co/B1AqJTAVkm“ 140 […]

Join Our Choir: Have Fun and Exercise Your Lungs!

It is a known fact that choristers report higher levels of well-being than solo singers. This suggests musical experiences are enhanced by feeling part of a cohesive social group. It […]

It’s never too early to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions: Just Quit

It is coming up to the New Year, so it’s time for start thinking of some self-improvement. Have you made New Year’s resolutions before, but failed to keep them? I would […]

Surviving the Flu Bug

The ‘flu, or influenza virus can cause infections all year round, but in the UK, it is most common in the winter. There are many strains, some of which are […]

We Need Your Opinion!

Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Research Priorities Questionnaire Can you sit? Can you click? Are you a PF patient? Then make youself a warm drink and spend a few minutes filling in our […]

Waiting to Jump for Joy Again

MY ONGOING TRANSPLANT JOURNEY, by Marie Maldonado Ten years ago, breathing started to become painful for me and climbing stairs became a minor problem. I was diagnosed with ‘fibrosing alveolitis’ […]

My Father, by Manjiry Tamhane,

My Father – By Manjiry Tamhane, Patron of Breathing Matters My father was the life and soul of any party. He was laid back, carefree, open-minded and adventurous. He loved […]

Each 140 Character Statement Might Reach Someone New and Make Them Aware of an Illness That I Wish I Knew Nothing About

Vicky Reynolds is one of our #Breathtember Champions. Here is why she joined in the #Breathtember Challenge. I have been a ‘fully fledged’ runner since January 2012 and the process […]

Help Us By Simply Shopping!

Breathing Matters/UCLH Charity has signed up to a fantastic scheme where supporters can raise money for us at absolutely no cost to themselves – just by going about their normal […]

Which Type of Christmas Charity Supporter are you?

Christmas is a time to remember our loved ones that are sadly not able to join us at this family festive season. Christmas is also a time for charity. Many […]

World Pneumonia Day, 12.11.13

Pneumonia is the most severe lung infection there is. It caused by bacterial or viral infection of the deep parts of the lung, called the alveoli. Pneumonia is becoming more […]

Autumn 2013 Newsletter: Quiz Answers

The Breathing Quiz – Answers 1.The lungs are the organs that let us breathe. In an average lifetime, how many breaths does a person take? Half a billion breaths […]

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