Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Health advice for people with asthma
In this section, you can find vital health advice about coronavirus and COVID-19 if you have asthma.
In this section, you can find our specific information about COVID-19 for people with asthma.
- Our teams work hard to review and update our advice regularly — this helps us make sure we bring you the latest information.
- We monitor how healthcare services are implementing guidance — this helps us make sure that people with asthma are well protected and supported.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is a changing situation. The NHS website has the most up-to-date information for people in the UK.
How to cut the risk of getting coronavirus and what happens to your usual asthma care
Who is advised to shield, and what you should do if you are shielding
What to do if you have asthma and get coronavirus symptoms
Speak to an asthma expert nurse on our helpline
0300 222 5800
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
We are experiencing exceptionally high call volumes. Many more people are seeking our help than usual, due to the current coronavirus situation. We are providing the best service we can under these extraordinary circumstances. Please be mindful of the pressures in the whole system when using our services.
We are updating our website with information as we receive it: asthma.org.uk/coronavirus
Visit our contact page for more ways of getting in touch.