Asthma + Lung UK (Cymru)'s new report 'Saving Your Breath' launches today showing the dire state of lung healthcare in Wales costing every year: - the NHS over £295 million - the economy £477 million through illness and early death = £772 million in total Lung disease in the 3rd biggest killer in Wales with the worst death rate in Europe and hospital admissions have doubled in the past 20 years. Not nearly enough is being done to prevent the burden of lung disease on patients and the NHS. A more effective healthcare response could be achieved to avoid this toll through ensuring diagnosis is early and accurate and improving care to enable better self-management keeping people out of hospital. Our blueprint for change quantifies the positive impact of 3 key measures. The recommendations in the report - improving early and accurate diagnosis and providing people with the treatment and support they need - would save every year: - the NHS £19.5 million - over 14,000 hospital bed days - the economy £24.5 million through enhanced productivity and quality of life = resulting in £44 million in total Great working with Joseph Carter and Ben Coates on this report - you can find it here https://t.co/vKmNaChluQ