Damp homes could affect millions with lung conditions this winter | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStorm NewtonThursday 19 March 2026 01:15 GMTAsthma Symptoms: Ways to tackle asthma symptoms the right wayAsthma + Lung UK has warned that millions of people with lung conditions face heightened health risks this winter due to persistent wet weather and rising energy bills.Exposure to damp and mould, exacerbated by these conditions, can trigger fatal asthma attacks, increase chest infections and lead to hospital admissions.A charity survey revealed that nearly a fifth of people with lung conditions were already struggling to adequately heat their homes, even before recent oil price rises.The Met Office reported one of the wettest winters on record for the UK, creating ideal breeding grounds for indoor mould, which triggers symptoms for a third of affected patients.The charity recommends measures like opening windows, avoiding indoor clothes drying and maintaining home temperatures above 18C, while also urging the government to implement its £15 billion Warm Homes plan.In fullMillions with lung conditions ‘at risk’ following wet winter and rising energy billsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in