AsthmaX | Breathing Improvement Device

AsthmaX is a non-medical device designed to help improve breathing for individuals with asthma. It utilizes a specific technique to assist in respiratory function.

AsthmaX FAQ

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How serious is asthma?

How serious asthma is varies from person to person. There are different types of asthma too. Someone with severe asthma (which affects around 5% of all people with asthma) can have symptoms most of the time and find them very hard to control.

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 does who do about asthma?

WHO is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of asthma to reduce the global burden of NCDs and make progress towards universal health coverage. Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.

Is there a cure for asthma?

There's currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life. The symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse. This is known as an asthma attack. See a GP if you think you or your child may have asthma.

What does the asthma guideline cover?

This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.

How many people in the UK have asthma?

About 8 million people in the UK have asthma, which is about 12 in every 100 people. 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.