Substances
Key Points
Check out the facts – misusing substances is particularly risky if you have asthma
Tobacco
Smoking – The Whole Story
Key Points
Do you really want to make your asthma worse?
Smoking:
- Reduces MART, AIR and preventer inhaler effectiveness
- Increases wheezing and coughing at night
- Increases reliever use
- Makes it harder to be active
- Causes more severe asthma attacks and hospital admissions
Get help to quit now!
Vaping
What you really need to know about vaping
Key Points
- Vaping is much more harmful in young people than adults
- It causes persistent airway inflammation making asthma worse
- It is definitely NOT a safe alternative to smoking tobacco
Alcohol
Key Points
- An alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest option
- It is illegal to buy alcohol if you’re under 18 years
- Young people are at greater risk of alcohol-related harm than adults
- Alcohol can trigger asthma symptoms
Substance Misuse
