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.

• How to recognise an asthma attack
• What to do when my child is having an asthma attack
• Asthma and panic attacks, knowing the difference
• Personalised asthma action plan
• What to expect if your child needs to go to hospital
• How to reduce your salbutamol (blue inhaler) safely after an asthma attack