Understanding asthma
Find out more about the causes, symptoms and types of asthma.
- What is asthma?
- What causes asthma?
- Symptoms of asthma
- Types of asthma
- Asthma and your emotions
- Frequently asked questions
Find out more about asthma
Asthma is a condition that affects your airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs.
The more you know about the causes, symptoms and types of asthma there are, the easier it will be to manage it well with your doctor’s support.
Last updated January 2021
Next review due January 2024
