Love your lungs! MP lends his support to free lung screening scheme

Published on the Islington Tribune (18-09-2009)

Islington North MP Jeremy Corbyn had his lungs tested and was given a clean bill of health.
It was all part of the British Lung Foundation ‘Love Your Lungs’ campaign day. The free lung function testing event took place in Holloway last Wednesday, with more than 150 people availing themselves of the service. The borough is being targeted after research showed that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a particular problem in the area.
The lung function tests are quick and painless – they take around 10 minutes and require only that you blow into a tube.
Mr Corbyn said:“I feel great having had a lung function test! It is reassuring and extremely easy to do.”
The next event will take place on Thursday September 24 in Sainsbury’s, Angel N1 Centre, between 10am and 4pm. For further information, visit www.lunguk.org