Asthma

For guidance on an adult having an asthma attack, click the link below:

Asthma Attacks – Adult

Last reviewed by Asthma + Lung UK: 5 June 2024
Next review due: 5 June 2027

For guidance on a child having an asthma attack, click this link:

Asthma Attacks – Child

Last reviewed by Asthma + Lung UK: 29 July 2025
Next review due: 31 December 2026

NHS Conditions – Asthma Attack

Last reviewed by NHS Conditions: 07 April 2025
Next review due: 07 April 2028

RCUK – First Aid Guidelines – Asthma Attack

Authors
Barry Klaassen Lynn Thomas Nigel Barraclough Connor Gilronan Adam Mellett-Smith Jessica Rogers Isabelle Hamilton-Bower Adam Benson Clarke Published 27 October 2025

SJA First Aid – Asthma Attack

Last reviewed by St John Ambulance: 28/04/2025
Reviewed by Dr Lynn Thomas, OStJ, BSc, MB.BS, MA, FRCP