#AskAboutAsthma Week

Supporting Children and Young People

Why It Matters

Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions in children and young people. Every year, thousands are admitted to hospital due to asthma attacks—many of which are preventable.

#AskAboutAsthma Week raises awareness and promotes simple steps to improve asthma care.

Four Steps to Better Asthma Control

1. Get an Asthma Action Plan: A personalised plan helps children and families know what to do when symptoms worsen. Children with a plan are four times less likely to need emergency hospital treatment.
2. Use Inhalers Correctly: Using inhalers the right way ensures medicine reaches the lungs. Check your child’s technique regularly and ask your GP or asthma nurse for support.
3. Have Regular Asthma Reviews: Children should have an asthma review every year and after every asthma attack. These reviews help adjust treatment and spot early warning signs.
4. Think About Air Quality: Indoor triggers include smoke, damp, mould, sprays, and dust mites. Outdoor pollution from traffic and poor air days can also affect asthma. Talk to your child about avoiding triggers and staying safe.

Speak to Your Asthma Nurse

If your child has asthma, make an appointment to speak to the asthma nurse. They can:

• Review your child’s inhaler technique
• Update their asthma action plan
• Offer advice on managing triggers
• Answer any questions you or your child may have

Regular contact with your asthma nurse helps keep asthma under control and gives families confidence in managing the condition.

Published: Sep 4, 2025