Warning NHS could become ‘overwhelmed’ amid rise in emergency cases

NHS could reach ‘breaking point’ amid rise in emergency lung issues – charity

There were 1.1 million hospital admissions for people with a breathing emergency last winter. Hospitals are at risk of becoming “overwhelmed” due a significant rise in people needing urgent help with lung conditions, a charity has warned. Asthma and Lung UK said that over the last two years alone, there has been a 23% increase in emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions – such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (C…

Warning NHS could become ‘overwhelmed’ amid rise in emergency cases

Charity said there are now ‘regular’ winter crises due to ‘dismal’ delivery of routine care for patients