Asthma
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a condition that affects the airways, that is the small tubes that carry the air in and out of the lungs. Children with asthma have airways that are extra sensitive to certain substances, often called ‘triggers’. Common triggers include colds and flu, cigarette smoke, exercise and also allergies to things such as pollen, furry or feathery animals or house dust mites.
For more information see the Asthma UK website.
How a Physiotherapist can help?
Children with Asthma are regularly reviewed in a specialist multi-disciplinary clinic and may receive specialist advice from a respiratory Physiotherapist which may include advice on;
- positioning
- exercise
- inhaler technique and appropriate use of medication
Useful Contacts
Asthma UK Advice Line - Ask an asthma nurse specialist
08457 01 02 03
9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri
The British Lung Foundation
78, Hatton Garden
London
Tel 020 7831 5831
Paediatric Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Singleton/ Morriston Hospital
Tel: 07875228737
9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri
Paediatric Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Neath & Port Talbot
Tel: 0781 300 3032
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