Keeping fit
- A race with his daughter helped David Gibson realise he wanted to get fitter - now he's running a half-marathon for Asthma UK
- Exercise helped Tina Baker control her asthma - now she helps other people to become more active too
- Now his asthma is under control, Ben Langston can get back to five-a-side football
- Thanks to advice from the Asthma UK Helpline, Claire Smith's daughter Harriet can still enjoy swimming
- Cycling helps Kevin Macneil stay healthy and positive
- Bridged Hall found clever ways to fit activity into her life
- Colin Smith avoided exercise for years, before being inspired by Olympic cyclists
- Doug Harrington explains how running built up his confidence and helped him get into an asthma routine
Losing weight
- Jean Briggs shares how joining a slimming club helped her feel fitter, healthier, more confident and happier
- Dr Karen Marshalay lost weight with some simple tweaks to her diet and habits
- Judo and running helped Joel Hammond shift extra pounds and breathe easier
- Nabilah Haq lost six stone (and was able to cut down her asthma medicines) by making small changes
- Stuart McKelvie explains how walking helped him lose weight and feel more positive
Stopping smoking
- Megan Bellfield feels healthier, richer and more comfortable since she quit smoking
- It took three attempts, but quitting smoking has made a big difference to David Pierce’s breathing
Managing severe asthma
- A severe asthma diagnosis in her 40s was life changing, but keeping fit has helped Jo Simm to better control her asthma
- Michael Keenan’s life was transformed by a bronchial thermoplasty for his severe asthma
- A written asthma action plan helps Jenny Negus manage her severe asthma
Asthma when you're older
Inspired by asthma
- Author Jane Elson turned her childhood experience of asthma into an inspiring children's book
- Professional bagpiper Dougie McCance travels the world performing and teaching
- Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe MBE explains how asthma has made her more determined to succeed
- Actor Adrian Lester missed out on playing football as a child, but now uses taekwondo to stay fit
- Franz Ferdinand lead singer Alex Kapranos manages his asthma at home and on tour
- World-class swimmer Karen Pickering MBE explains how taking control of her asthma helped her achieve an incredible career
- Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud developed asthma as an adult
- Playing the flute gives Chloë Ellen Jones amazing opportunities and a boost to her confidence
- Artist Brandon Vosika created a book of asthma-inspired artwork
- Having asthma symptoms on stage was a wake-up call for actor and comedian Bill Bailey
- Flora Barber's award-winning poem helps people understand what it's like to have an asthma attack
- Author Paul Murdoch talks about why the main character in his children’s book is a superhero with asthma
- Blogger and journalism student Sophie Dishman uses a symptom diary to monitor her asthma triggers
Watch videos of people with asthma discussing their experiences and sharing their tips. This online project from healthtalk was created in partnership with Asthma UK and our volunteers.
Read inspiring stories from parents of children with asthma here.
Last updated May 2016
