About asthma

Getting a diagnosis of asthma can be overwhelming. Living with asthma can be challenging. Usually, asthma can be managed with the right treatment and support. But there’s a lot to learn about staying well with asthma. Below you will find information about causes, symptoms and management of asthma.

Signs & symptoms

Learn how to recognise asthma symptoms, identify triggers, respond to asthma attacks, and follow emergency steps with clear guidance.

Diagnosis

Learn how asthma is diagnosed through symptoms, medical history, and tests like spirometry, PEFR, and bronchodilator response, especially in children.

Triggers

For most people with asthma, there are certain things that bring on symptoms and make their asthma worse. These things are known as triggers. Identifying and avoiding these triggers is a key part of good asthma management.

Medication

Here you'll find information about the types of treatments available to get your asthma under control.

Managing your asthma

Information, resources, and advice about how to manage your asthma in collaboration with a healthcare professional.

Asthma and children

Information to help you and your child life a full and active life with asthma, symptom free.

Asthma and older people

People are often surprised to find out they’ve developed asthma later in life. But this is not unusual. Regardless of your age, it's important to ensure your asthma is well looked after and under control.

Asthma attacks/flare-ups

Asthma attacks can be frightening and dangerous experiences. They can happen when symptoms get worse over a number of days or hours or can happen suddenly, even when someone is taking their medication and avoiding their triggers.

Types of asthma

Here you'll find information on different types of asthma, including exercise-induced asthma and occupational asthma.

Need help?

Speak to our asthma nurse or physio

Our asthma nurse can provide FREE advice and support if you have any questions or worries about your or your loved one’s asthma.

Our Senior Physiotherapist can help you exercise safely.

Asthma Adviceline: 1800 44 54 64 WhatsApp Message: 086 059 0132 Request a nurse call