Asthma is a common long term lung condition where airways narrow potentially resulting in wheeze, cough, and breathlessness. Diagnosis can be made as early as 3 years old and at any age from there on. Diagnosis is made by your GP and ersp

Some people notice only mild symptoms; when exercising or when they catch a cold however some people notice their breathing can be affected daily, affecting their work, family life and health despite taking their prescribed medication.

Most common symptoms of asthma are

• Breathlessness;
• Cough and wheeze
• Reduced exercise tolerance
• Fatigue
• Night waking

An asthma review including re-education of inhalers, refresh of your asthma action plan and revamp of your activities can help reduce worsening breathing symptoms you experience. At Take a Breath Physio expert breathlessness management, clearance cough control and re-introduction or review of your exercise can help improve your quality of life and get you back to doing what you enjoy most.

• Allergic asthma – usually starts in childhood, family members often have a history of asthma, eczema, hayfever, rhinitis or allergies to foods and or medications.
• Non–allergic asthma – usually diagnosed later in adulthood by symptoms experienced as listed above.