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NHS

NHS overview of asthma. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, living with asthma, and asthma attack information.

NHS overview of asthma web page

My Lungs My Life

My Lungs My Life is a free to use website for anyone living with asthma or for parents or guardians of children with asthma. Also suitable for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

My Lungs My Life website

Asthma UK – All about asthma

Easy to read information about asthma by the charity Asthma UK.

'All about asthma (easy read)' booklet (5 MB PDF)

Asthma UK - Live well with Asthma

Asthma UK information to live well with asthma. Includes information about asthma, medicines, and staying on top of your asthma.

'Live well with asthma' booklet (2.7 MB PDF)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Healthcare Improvement Scotland asthma information for adult patients. Includes information about asthma, medication, and controlling asthma.

'Managing asthma in adults' booklet (6.1 MB PDF)

British Lung Foundation

Asthma information including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment provided by the UK charity British Lung Foundation.

British Lung Foundation asthma booklet (0.4 MB PDF)

Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership - YouTube videos

Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership YouTube videos. Includes videos such as, what is asthma, how to prevent attacks, exercising and many more. Includes videos for hearing impaired.

Asthma UK - YouTube videos


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