Asthma Education & Support

Asthma is a long-term lung condition of the airways (the passage that transports air into our lungs).  At the moment, there is no cure, but it can be managed.

People suffering from this condition have sensitive airways. These airways become inflamed (also known as a flare-up) when they are exposed to triggers. When the airways become inflamed, the narrowing airways cause significant, persistent, and troublesome symptoms. This often causes breathing difficulties, as it is equivalent to breathing through a very thin tube. A flare-up can come on slowly over hours, days, or even weeks, or quickly over minutes.

Most people with asthma can manage and control their lives so they are unaffected by symptoms. The best way to do this is by avoiding exposure to known triggers. In addition, understanding your medications and using them as prescribed.