All about asthma

Want to find out more about asthma? Then you’re in the right place. Use this section to get to grips with the asthma basics. 

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Asthma basics

What is asthma? What causes it and what are the symptoms?

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Asthma triggers A-Z

Find out more about your triggers and how to avoid them.

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Medicines & treatments

Although there is no cure for asthma, there are some excellent medicines available.

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Controlling your asthma

Spot when your asthma is not well controlled and advice when visiting your doctor.

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What to do in an asthma attack

Recommended steps for adults and children to follow in an event of an asthma attack

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For parents

More about medicines and treatments for children, how to manage your child's symptoms at school and more.

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Asthma and adults

Asthma is often thought of as a childhood condition. However, asthma can affect you at any age and can change over time. 

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Asthma at work

Understand what can cause asthma at work, what you can do to prevent it, and more. 

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Hay fever and rhinitis

Symptoms and causes, advice on how to avoid your triggers and treatment advice.

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Healthy lifestyles for asthma

Incorporate changes to help you become fitter, healthier and less stressed.

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Factfiles

Asthma information available in an accessible, printer-friendly format. Download, print and forward to a friend!

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about asthma, also available in 25 languages including BSL and in audio and video.

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Publications

Order, browse and download printed asthma information online.

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Speak to an asthma nurse

Visit our Asthma UK Adviceline page.