Asthma UK Scotland Delighted As Glasgow Wins 2014 Commonwealth Games

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma
Article Date: 13 Nov 2007 - 3:00 PDT

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Shona Haslam, National Director, Asthma UK Scotland, says:

'Asthma UK Scotland is delighted with today's announcement and would like to congratulate all those who have worked so hard to bring the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow in 2014.

'We hope that hosting one of the world's major sporting events in Scotland will inspire thousands of children and young people across the country to start training now to win a gold medal on their home soil. And if there are any budding athletes out there with asthma who feel that their condition will somehow hold them back, they need only look at the UK's top female athlete, Paula Radcliffe, to see what someone with asthma can achieve.

'No matter where you choose to exercise - your back garden or Hampden Park - having asthma should not be a barrier so long as it is under control. Anyone with asthma wanting advice on how they can keep fit safely can call our Adviceline on 08457 01 02 03 and one of our asthma nurse specialists will be happy to help.'

Notes:

1. For further information, contact the Asthma UK Scotland Office by email gbrown@asthma.org.uk. 2. Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma. For up-to-date news on asthma, information and publications, visit the Asthma UK website http://www.asthma.org.uk

3. Asthma UK is the major funder of asthma research in the UK. Each year we spend approximately £3 million on research which includes project grants, four fellows, and two professors.

4. For independent and confidential advice on asthma, call the Asthma UK Adviceline, which is staffed by asthma nurse specialists. It is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm on 08457 01 02 03. Or email an asthma nurse at http://www.asthma.org.uk/adviceline

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