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.
What is asthma? What causes it and what are the symptoms?
Find out more about your triggers and how to avoid them.
Although there is no cure for asthma, there are some excellent medicines available.
Spot when your asthma is not well controlled and advice when visiting your doctor.
Recommended steps for adults and children to follow in an event of an asthma attack
More about medicines and treatments for children, how to manage your child's symptoms at school and more.
Asthma is often thought of as a childhood condition. However, asthma can affect you at any age and can change over time.
Understand what can cause asthma at work, what you can do to prevent it, and more.
Symptoms and causes, advice on how to avoid your
triggers and treatment advice.
Incorporate changes to help you become fitter, healthier and less stressed.
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Frequently asked questions about asthma, also available in 25 languages including BSL and in audio and video.
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