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Asthma Basics The how and why of asthma Key Points Asthma is a common disease of the airways It is due to inflammation, which results in bronchospasm, airway narrowing and mucus. All of this makes it difficult to breathe Risk factors make asthma more likely Why do I have asthma? Quiz Select the correct answer … Read more

Symptoms Key Points The symptoms of asthma are: Wheeze Cough Chest tightness Your asthma plan will tell you what to do Good asthma control is: Having wheeze or cough less than 3 times a week Waking at night no more than once a week with symptoms Needing your reliever inhaler less than 3 times a … Read more

Managing Symptoms Download an asthma plan today We are grateful to Asthma + Lung UK for sharing these links to their asthma plans. Hear what others have to say Quiz Select the correct answer for each question by clicking on the toggle button next to it.

Medication An overview of asthma medication Key Points You need to know: Relievers Relievers are blue inhalers that treat symptoms by relaxing the muscles around airways.  Preventers Preventer medication comes as inhalers, tablets and injections. Green inhalers Key Points Good medicine practice Key Points Quiz Select the correct answer for each question by clicking on … Read more

Inhaler Technique Key Points A good technique is essential for good symptom control but as many as 80% of asthma patients fail to use their inhalers correctly. Why not double check your technique now and don’t forget to use a spacer?  The video above explains more about this. Quiz Select the correct answer for each … Read more

Triggers Triggers and four simple steps for tackling them Key Points Triggers are the things that make your asthma worse.  It’s important to: Find out more about specific triggers below House Dust Mites Key Points Pets Key Points If you are struggling: Air Pollution Key Points Warm Weather Key Points Cold And Damp Weather Key … Read more

Emergencies Key Points If you ignore SWAT, our seven wonderful asthma tips, which can be found on the Managing Symptoms Page in the Knowledge Section, you risk having: Symptoms More frequent attacks Hospital admissions A poorer quality of life Follow your asthma plan: If you need 4 puffs of your reliever every 4 hours for … Read more

The Care Team Key Points It is helpful to know: The names of your care team What their role is How to address them This is especially true before meeting the Adult Team.