CHAH Asthma

12/06/2026

💙 🫱 Reaching for your blue reliever inhaler too often is a warning sign that your asthma isn’t under control ⚠️
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In fact, national asthma guidelines now recommend moving away from using the blue inhaler 💨 and changing to a MART regime, which is an inhaler that contains a preventer AND a reliever ✅

WHY?
Your blue inhaler doesn’t treat inflammation, and we know that asthma 🫁 is an inflammatory condition.
🚨 Overusing your blue inhaler can increase your risk of serious asthma attacks.
To make the change, book an asthma review with your GP or Nurse to discuss further 👍 and for more information on MART, take a look at here:

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/symptoms-tests-treatments/treatments/mart

02/06/2026

Last week's heatwave gives way to wet, rainy conditions, with the chance of thunder in parts of the UK.

Although rare, thunderstorms can trigger your asthma, causing asthma attacks and making symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and coughing worse.

We have a personalised summer wellness guide for you on our website, https://orlo.uk/Pcf9S

Do you find your asthma symptoms worsen during thunderstorms?

02/06/2026

Asthma symptoms can vary from person to person.
Some people may find that their main symptom is a cough, whilst others tend to have wheezing, or shortness of breath.
It’s really important not to minimize or normalize regular symptoms.
They are often a sign of inflammation in the airways, and need treating. Why? 👉 because you are at risk of an asthma attack if you’re leaving airway inflammation untreated.
Contact your GP surgery to arrange your annual asthma review.
Get your symptoms sorted!

01/06/2026

Don’t miss your preventer inhaler!

Make it part of your daily routine: ⏰ Set an alarm
🪥 Keep it by your toothbrush
☕ 🍳Take it with your morning drink or breakfast and again at dinner time
📱 Use a reminder app
🛌 keep it on your bedside table

A simple daily habit can help keep asthma symptoms under control and reduce flare-ups. 💨🫁

01/06/2026

💨 Asthma triggers are things that can irritate your airways and make breathing more difficult.

Common triggers include pollen 🌼, dust mites 🏠, pet dander 🐶🐱, smoke 🚬, cold air ❄️, exercise 🏃, and respiratory infections 🤧.

Knowing your triggers and avoiding them when possible can help keep asthma symptoms under control and make it easier to breathe every day 💙🫁.

01/06/2026

Do you know your asthma triggers?

There are many things that can trigger your asthma, knowing what these are can help you to avoid them.

Visit our website to find out the most common asthma triggers and how you can lower your risk of asthma symptoms: https://orlo.uk/cSJEj

12/05/2026

Uncontrolled asthma can affect:

* school 🏫
* sports ⚽️
* mental health 🤯
* sleep 😴

Think of your preventer inhaler as a strength and not a weakness 💙

It keeps your lungs 🫁 super healthy and enables you to lead a healthy and active life!

Comment down below - what’s the hardest thing about managing YOUR asthma?

12/05/2026

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Lucky to work with such passionate and caring nurses, who make such a difference to children’s experiences of hospital!

12/05/2026

Remember that your blue inhaler doesn’t treat airway inflammation, so should not be your main inhaler!

Learn about different asthma medicines and their usage at Asthma Australia. Our comprehensive guide helps you manage asthma effectively and breathe easier.

07/05/2026

Are you a young person (aged 16-25) or a parent of a child aged 11-25 with allergies or asthma?

Complete our 10-15min survey by & to help improve healthcare in this area.

Links:
young person: tinyurl.com/42x6jz34
Parent: tinyurl.com/yfmk2s6z