Asthma
Asthma is a common airway condition where your immune system reacts to pollen, dust, weather changes or illness.
A preventer inhaler is used daily to help prevent symptoms. A reliever inhaler is used for a short time to relieve symptoms. Some people also need tablets. Asthma often runs in families. If you have hay fever, eczema or allergie.
Smoking and pollution make symptoms worse. If you think you might have asthma, ask your GP.s, the chances of getting asthma are higher.
An asthma attack is when airways become swollen and inflamed, and it's hard to breathe. Some people use an asthma action plan to keep safe in the event of an attack.
Symptoms of an asthma attack include:
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Tight chest, coughing and wheezing
- Having difficulty talking
- Change in colour of skin
- Increased heart rate and breathing rate
- Drowsiness or losing consciousness
Follow the links below for more information about Asthma
On the Beat Asthma website you will find all the information you need to fully understand your asthma, know how to recognise important symptoms and know how your treatment should be so you can get the best possible control of your asthma. There is also advice for how to look after your asthma in schools and things to help your friends understand more about it too, and know what to do if you need their help.