Asthma resources for children and young people
Find straightforward information about asthma, inhalers, action plans and everyday life, plus support for school, social life, emotions, independence and moving to adult services.
On this page
Start here • Younger children • Medicines and inhalers • Asthma action plan and control • Everyday life • Health and wellbeing • Building confidence • Transition • Emergency help
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Start here
Asthma: NHS overview: A clear introduction to asthma, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, asthma attacks and living well. NHS · Web page · National
Moving On Asthma: Age-appropriate information designed to help young people understand asthma and become more confident managing it. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust · Resource hub · National
Younger children
Asthmanauts: interactive asthma guide: An interactive child-friendly resource explaining asthma, inhalers, triggers and what to do when symptoms worsen. Beat Asthma · Interactive PDF · National
Medicines and inhalers
Inhaler technique videos: Step-by-step videos for different inhaler devices. Young people should confirm their technique with a clinician or pharmacist. Asthma + Lung UK · Video hub · National
Asthma action plan and control
Digital Health Passport: A free NHS-endorsed app for young people to keep an asthma action plan, track symptoms and access self-management support. Healthier Together / NHS partners · App information · National
Everyday life
Managing everyday life: Practical advice on routines, independence and managing asthma in day-to-day life. Moving On Asthma · Web page · National
School, college and exam time: Advice on managing asthma in education, preparing for exams and asking for support. Moving On Asthma · Web module · National
Nights out: Practical guidance on medicines, triggers and staying safe while socialising. Moving On Asthma · Web page · National
Away from home: Preparing for trips, sleepovers and travel while keeping asthma treatment accessible. Moving On Asthma · Web page · National
Leaving home: Advice on taking more responsibility for medicines, appointments and emergency information. Moving On Asthma · Web page · National
Health and wellbeing
Health and lifestyle: Information about exercise, smoking and vaping, sleep, food and other lifestyle factors. Moving On Asthma · Web module · National
Building confidence
Managing emotions: Support for worries, frustration, confidence and the emotional impact of living with asthma. Moving On Asthma · Web page · National
Speaking up for yourself: Tips for asking questions, explaining what you need and taking part in decisions about your care. Moving On Asthma · Web module · National
Transition
Moving to adult services: What to expect when care moves from children’s to adult services and how to prepare. Moving On Asthma · Web page · National
Emergency help
What to do during an asthma attack: Recognise severe symptoms and follow NHS emergency advice. Always follow the individual asthma action plan where it differs. NHS · Web page · National
About these resources: They support education and self-management and do not replace advice from your child’s healthcare professional. Always follow the personalised asthma action plan. For current urgent advice, use NHS asthma guidance.
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