The Triple A: Avoid Asthma Attacks campaign

At the end of the test, we'll give you advice on what to do to avoid asthma attacks, as well as information to help if you do have an attack.

Get involved

Get involved by fundraising to support Asthma UK's work around the country to reduce hospital admissions from asthma. During Asthma UK Fundraising Week (1 to 7 May) we're looking for people to help with fundraising collections across the country. If you've got a spare hour or two, come along and help us raise as much as possible! Find out more here.

How your money helps us to reduce hospital admissions

Asthma UK is currently funding some fantastic projects which are having real impact and keeping people with asthma out of hospital.

We're working in asthma hotspots across the UK, such as Ealing in West London. In a joint project with NHS Ealing, asthma nurse specialist Debbie Waddell (left) was tasked with working across local communities to reduce the impact of asthma on children's lives.

Before the project began, hospital admissions for children in Ealing were the highest in London and the tenth highest in England. Since coming on board in 2009, Debbie has made excellent progress. She has ensured 2,500 schools and early year's staff have received asthma training and has worked closely with GP practices to run clinics targeting children who have been admitted to hospital in the past, which has helped to reduce admissions. NHS Ealing anticipates that average savings of around £50,000 on admissions per year will be achieved by the project.

Debbie says: 'By helping parents and school staff understand how serious asthma is, we not only want to reduce admissions but ultimately hope to prevent further children dying from asthma. Parents, teachers and school nurses have told me that they feel more empowered by their increased understanding as a result of the project and have been able to manage children's asthma more effectively.'