Living with asthma

Asthma in the cold

Find out how cold weather affects asthma symptoms, and get five tips to manage your asthma when temperatures plummet.

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Asthma attack: what you need to do

What to do in an asthma attack, including how to spot the warning signs and having a personal action plan.

8 ways to look after yourself with asthma

Ways to keep your asthma symptoms at bay without giving up all the things in life that you enjoy.

Asthma triggers

Certain things can 'trigger' an asthma attack, including pollens, household cleaners, the weather and pets.

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Diagnosing asthma

Many symptoms of asthma are similar to those for other conditions. It’s vital to see your GP to get a correct diagnosis.

Travelling with asthma

Tips for travelling with asthma, including taking medication, vaccinations, air travel and insurance.

Cleaning products and your allergies

There's a good chance that chemicals in household cleaning products could be triggering your allergies.

Asthma in children: Jordan's story

Jordan was diagnosed with asthma when he was five. He and his mum Karen explain how they've coped.

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Pet allergies and pet hygiene

They may be part of the family but pets can spread infections and inflame allergies. Learn about good pet hygiene.

Paula Radcliffe on asthma

Athlete Paula Radcliffe talks about how she copes with exercise-induced asthma.

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Complementary remedies for asthma

About 1 in 10 people living with asthma uses complementary medicines. Find out which remedies can work.