Asthma

Find out what asthma is, how serious it is, and what causes it.

Find out what the common symptoms of asthma are and what to do if you have them.

Find out how asthma is diagnosed, what to do if you have symptoms, and what to do if you are diagnosed with asthma.

Detailed information and answers to common questions about inhalers, medicines and treatments to help relieve asthma symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.

An asthma trigger is anything that irritates your airways and sets off your asthma symptoms.

What to do if you have an asthma attack, or if someone you’re with has an asthma attack.

Managing your asthma well will significantly cut your risk of an asthma attack.

Find out about the different types of asthma and how you can manage yours

Find out what occupational asthma is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed and treated, and where you can get support.

Find out all about how to get the best from the NHS to treat your asthma.

Are you a parent of a child with asthma? Our pages are full of tips from other parents and advice from healthcare professionals based on the latest research.

Do you have, or think you might have, severe asthma? One in 20 people with asthma do. These pages are packed with tips from people with severe asthma and advice from healthcare professionals.