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How is asthma treated in children?

… it is much safer to have it in a combination inhaler. MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) Some children may be given a special type of combination inhaler called a MART inhaler. A MART inhaler contains preventer medicine and a certain type …

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Cough and wheeze

… a distinctive barking cough and a harsh, grating sound on breathing in (known as stridor). Your child may also wheeze. …

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Leaving your child with other people

… need to. You could send them our short inhaler technique videos to help. Leave your contact information so they can …

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Steroids

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Your child’s asthma review

… Your child’s asthma review Find out what happens at a routine annual asthma review and how to get the best from your child’s … their reliever is not helping  they’ve had an asthma attack which they managed with their reliever inhaler. See …

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What is COVID-19?

… very ill with COVID-19. This includes people with: asthma, if it’s poorly controlled bronchiectasis chronic … transplant.  Am I more at risk from COVID-19 if I have asthma? Most people with well-controlled asthma are not at any higher risk of becoming very ill from …

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Air pollution and allergies at home

Air pollution and allergies at home Find out about the types of air pollution and allergies you might find in your home and … at work. We also have advice about improving your indoor air quality. On this page What is indoor air pollution? …

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Manage your severe asthma

… Manage your severe asthma How to manage your severe asthma well, alongside your healthcare team On this page Five … them ongoing) OR you’ve had a life-threatening asthma attack, attended A&E or been hospitalised with asthma in the …