Useful links for health professionals

These websites provide supplementary information about asthma that you may find useful, but by including a web address Asthma UK is not endorsing any of the information published on them.

Information obtained from the web does not replace the advice of a doctor. Many health websites contain anecdotal rather than evidence-based information and product recommendations should be treated with caution.

The Asthma Resource Centre, Canada

The Asthma Resource Centre, published by the Canadian Lung Association includes a series of presentations on asthma management, asthma and exercise, allergies, nutrition, asthma at school, asthma and pregnancy and asthma medicines.

British Thoracic Society

Contains British guideline on the management of Asthma

Education For Health

Education for Health is the largest international education and research charity that trains health professionals to make a real difference to the lives of patients with long term conditions. Educational programmes are run nationally and internationally and are accredited by the Open University.

European Federation of Asthma

European Federation of Asthma & Allergy Associations is an alliance of 27 organisations in 14 different countries across Europe. Its website gives comprehensive, unbiased information on aspects of asthma and allergy.

NHS Choices

Find information about Asthma from NHS Choices, including causes, prevention and treatment