CHAH Asthma

14/03/2026

Don’t throw away your used, expired or empty inhalers.
Most local pharmacies will have an inhaler scheme which means they can dispose of them for you.
Check with them to find out more!

14/03/2026

What are the most common symptoms of asthma and do you have any other symptoms you would add?

The 4 most common symptoms of Asthma are:

* Coughing: Particularly at night or early in the morning.

* Short of breath: a feelinof not being able to get enough air.

*Wheeze: A high pitched sound coming from the chest when breathing

*Chest tightness: a feeling of restriction or tightness in the chest

Remember you don't have to have all of these symptoms to have asthma.
Asthma symptoms can be triggered by different things for different people.

Common triggers include exercise, smoke, colds and flu and allergens in the air (e.g. pollen).

If you have one or more of these symptoms please don't ignore them go and see your GP or call 1800ASTHMA for advice & education.

14/03/2026

If you’re on a MART regime to treat your asthma, you only use one inhaler as your preventer and reliever.
MART stands for:
Maintenance
And
Reliever
Therapy
This means you shouldn’t need to take a blue rescue inhaler.
MART is licensed for children 12 years and over.
More information on MART therapy from Asthma + Lung UK here:
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/symptoms-tests-treatments/treatments/mart

10/03/2026

P R E V E N T E R P O W E R 💥

Asthma is caused by inflammation in your airway and lungs 🫁
Treatment is anti-inflammatory, meaning your blue reliever inhaler won’t treat it.
If you have asthma (or recurrent wheezy episodes), you should be taking a Preventer inhaler to reduce this inflammation and the risk of an asthma attack.

10/03/2026

A S T H M A T R I G G E R S
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Asthma triggers are unique to everyone. It’s important to know what your individual triggers are, so that you can learn to manage and avoid them as much as you can.
Did you know that trigger avoidance has a BIG impact on asthma control and is just as important as getting the right treatment.

09/03/2026

Things to remember when you take a
🧡 take it every day, morning and evening, to keep your asthma well controlled and reduce the risk of an asthma attack
🧡 rinse your mouth after use, to reduce the risk of infection
🧡 don’t stop taking your preventer inhaler, without a medical review
🧡 some preventers can take up to 6 weeks to work, so only taking it when you feel unwell won’t be effective.
You can find more information about preventer inhalers from Asthma + Lung UK here:

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/symptoms-tests-treatments/treatments/preventer-inhalers

09/03/2026

You can’t have one without the other….

24/02/2026

Is your asthma waking you up at night?
Do you cough at night time or in the morning when you wake up?
This can be a sign that your asthma is poorly controlled.
Make sure you take your every day preventer morning and night, and book as Asthma Review with your GP or Nurse ✅

17/02/2026

Here are some of the treatments available to safely treat allergies.
Most can be bought over the counter at your local pharmacy, but it’s a good idea to check with your pharmacist first, depending on how old your child is.