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How is severe asthma diagnosed?

… .   Gas transfer tests This test measures the amount of oxygen that passes from your lungs into your blood.  This …

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What is asthma?

… You can also call our helpline. Asthma is a long-term lung condition. It affects the airways (breathing tubes) that … an asthma attack. Symptoms can be triggered by things like exercise, allergens or changes in weather. There are lots of … after your mental health and well-being when you have a lung condition . You can also call our Helpline for support …

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Managing asthma in adults

… more about  asthma action plans . Taking your preventer or MART inhaler every day as prescribed If you have a  preventer inhaler or a  MART inhaler , use it every day as prescribed, even if you … a week or more you’re regularly using extra doses of your MART inhaler most days you’re using your AIR inhaler most …

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How is asthma treated?

… less likely to get symptoms if you come across your asthma triggers. Regular preventer medicine helps prevent asthma … taking your inhaler in the best way not managing to avoid triggers smoking , which stops preventer medicine from … up smoking . It’s also important to avoid your asthma triggers as much as you can. Get support Call our helpline …