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  • Asthma

    Find out what asthma is, what the symptoms are, what causes it and how it's treated.

  • Asthma - Treatment

    Everyone with asthma should be able to lead a full, unrestricted life. The treatments available for asthma are effective for most people.

  • Asthma - Symptoms

    Find out about the main symptoms of asthma and when to get medical advice.

  • Asthma - Diagnosis

    Find out about the checks and tests that may be needed to diagnose asthma, including the main breathing tests used.

  • Asthma - Causes

    Find out about the causes of asthma and what can trigger the symptoms.

  • Asthma - Asthma attacks

    Find out more about asthma attacks and how to manage them.

  • Bronchodilators

    Read about bronchodilators, a medication used to treat asthma and COPD by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening the airways (bronchi).

  • Living with

    Find out about living with asthma, including how to stay healthy and how to keep your symptoms under control.

  • Peak flow test

    Peak flow is a simple measurement of how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. Read about why and how it's measured.

  • Tiotropium inhalers: a medicine to treat asthma and COPD

    NHS medicines information on tiotropium inhalers – what they're used for, side effects, dosage and who can use them.