Find out more about asthma action plans and why using an asthma action plan helps you manage your asthma well.
“Using an asthma action plan makes it easier to look after your asthma every day, so you’re less likely to need hospital treatment for an asthma attack."
Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma +Lung UK’s in-house GP.
Your asthma action plan tells you:
If you’re not using an asthma action plan yet, it’s easy to get started:
Our adult asthma action plans are available in a range of different languages.
Ask for a digital copy so you can save it on your phone or computer. You could also take a photo to save on your phone.
If you have a paper copy, keep it somewhere where it’s always easy to find, such as with your medicines and inhalers.
Whether it’s a paper or a digital copy, share your asthma action plan with friends and family, so they know what to do if you have an asthma attack.
Having clear instructions written down on an asthma action plan makes it easier for you and others to know what to do if you have an attack.
You might also want to share your asthma action plan with people you work with.
Take your asthma action plan along to all your asthma appointments so your GP or nurse can make sure it’s up to date.
Call our Helpline for support with your condition. Get advice on your medicines, symptoms or travelling with a lung condition, or just call us to say hello.
