AsthmaAlert - Asthma Monitoring Device

AsthmaAlert is a device or app that helps individuals monitor and manage their asthma symptoms.

AsthmaAlert FAQ

What is an asthma attack?

An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. Asthma is a long-term condition that makes breathing difficult because airways in the lungs become narrow. Symptoms of asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and difficulty getting enough air.

When does asthma start?

Asthma can start at any age but it most often starts in childhood. Asthma runs in some families but many people with asthma have no other family members affected. Many people with asthma find their symptoms get worse in the winter months. So how can asthma be...

Is asthma a lifelong condition?

Asthma is a lifelong condition. Although most people who have asthma will always have asthma, most people can be symptom-free with a good treatment and self-management plan. If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma as a child, your asthma might improve or disappear completely as you get older, particularly if the asthma was mild.

What causes asthma symptoms?

Things that may trigger asthma symptoms include the following: Infections - particularly colds, coughs and chest infections. Pollens and moulds - asthma is often worse in the hay fever season. Exercise - getting asthma symptoms with exercise often means asthma is undertreated.

What is occupational asthma?

Every year many people in the UK develop asthma because they are exposed to dangerous substances at work. This is called occupational asthma. Find out all about how to get the best from the NHS to treat your asthma. Are you a parent of a child with asthma?