‘All that wheezes is not asthma.’
Find out here how to make an accurate diagnosis and other diagnoses to consider
- How to make an Asthma Diagnosis in Secondary Care
- A basic guide to lung function tests in children
- Alternative diagnoses in wheezy children
- How to explain about the basics of asthma
- ‘Red flags’ and indicators of other diagnoses
Resources for families following a diagnosis of asthma
Educating families is essential if they are to be able to feel empowered and able to self-manage their children’s asthma. This section provides the resources to support this
- Asthmanauts leaflet: helping explain asthma to a child
- Asthma information leaflet for families and children
- Personalised Asthma Action Plan
- Personalised Asthma Action Plan (MART)
- Personalised Asthma Action Plan for School
- How can I tell if my inhaler is empty?
- Asthma and panic attacks, knowing the difference
- Air pollution and asthma
- Vaping and Asthma
Resources for young people following a diagnosis of asthma
Young people are beginning to take control of their own health. This section provides resources specifically designed for them
- Asthma Information leaflet for young people
- Personalised Asthma Action Plan
- Personalised Asthma Action Plan (MART)
- Personalised Asthma Action Plan for school
- How can I tell if my inhaler is empty?
- Asthma and panic attacks, knowing the difference
- Air pollution and asthma
- Vaping and Asthma
How to use your devices information sheets
Accurate delivery of medication to the lungs is essential for it to be effective. All children should be trained in the use of their specific inhaler device at least annually. All metered dose inhalers (MDIs) should always be given via a spacer. Devices that don’t require a spacer can be useful for use when out and about but shouldn’t be used during an asthma exacerbation. Use our easy to follow information sheets for the different devices to support this training.
- How to use an aerochamber spacer with a mask
- How to use a large volume spacer with a mask
- How to use a large volume spacer
- How to use an accuhaler
- How to use an autohaler
- How to use an Easibreathe
- How to use a Easyhaler
- How to use a turbohaler
- How to use a peak flow meter
- Peak flow normal values
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