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Asthma attacks can be frightening. Being able to recognise them early on and act in the right way may stop them getting worse. Sometimes the attacks can be too bad to manage at home. It is important to know when to call for help and what to do while you wait for that help to arrive.

My child is having an asthma attack

Personalised Asthma Action Plan

It’s important your child has their own asthma action plan that matches the type of treatment they are on, so you know how to recognise when their asthma is not under control and what to do about it.

Asthma and the mind