Severe asthma

Severe asthma affects around 4% of people with asthma. Find out more about severe asthma and how it is diagnosed, treated and managed.

About severe asthma

Find out what severe asthma is and how it's treated

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What is severe asthma and how is it diagnosed?

Know the signs and symptoms of severe asthma, how severe asthma is diagnosed, when to see your GP, and what the outlook is.
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How is severe asthma treated and managed?

Find out what medicines and treatments can help severe asthma, how to manage your medicines and track your symptoms, and other ways you can look after your asthma.
Biologic therapies

Biologic therapies for severe asthma

Find out how a treatment called biologics can help people with severe asthma, which ones are available in the UK, and who can access them.
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Bronchial thermoplasty

People with severe asthma are sometimes offered a treatment called ‘bronchial thermoplasty’. You can find out all about it here.

Groups + support

Find support in your area and online, including support groups, exercise and singing for lung health.

Use our severe asthma tool

Our severe asthma tool can help you find out whether you’re receiving the right care for your asthma and what to do if you’re not.

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