Leveraging behavioural science to design better asthma health technology
Our research aims to generate improved understanding about asthma self-management behaviours (e.g., adherence, self-monitoring, and healthcare usage) to identify potential areas of unmet need where health technology could offer scalable and effective solutions.
Getting active after lockdown
Caroline Fredericks is Asthma UK’s Respiratory Nurse Specialist Co-Lead, and in her latest blog she shares how you can safely get back into exercising and stay motivated.
Getting a more accurate asthma diagnosis
Emma, a patient representative, has written about her experience of FeNo testing and why she is involved in the work with NHS England to help more people get the right tests at the right time.
Back to school asthma
Dr Andy, in-house GP, shares some of the reasons why asthma symptoms might be triggered by returning to school at this time of year and what you can do to help your child.
Explaining the vaccination priority groups
Dr Andy, our in-house GP, explains the priority groups for vaccination and what this means for people with asthma.
Useful digital health apps and platforms
Krisnah, Head of Research and Innovation Advocacy at Asthma UK, shares why innovators don’t need to start with a blank canvas when looking at developing new asthma apps and platforms.
Collaboration for better asthma products
Find out how collaborations can lead to better asthma tech product designs to help users self-manage their condition.
Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine
Kirsty, a 31-year-old health care assistant with severe asthma, shares her experience of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tips for getting active with your asthma
Dr Andy, our in-house GP shares the benefits of getting active, as well as some good tips and resources to help you exercise safely during lockdown.
Breathing techniques helped me breathe better
Louisa explains how breathing techniques helped her asthma symptoms.
Justice for Ella
Sarah Woolnough, our CEO, discusses the legacy of Ella Kissi-Debrah and the action we need to protect people from toxic air
Winter wellbeing if you have asthma
Caroline is Asthma UK’s Respiratory Nurse Specialist and talks to us about why we should all be taking care of ourselves this winter.
Designing better products for people with asthma
We’ve been working with Public Health England’s Behavioural Insights Team to better understand the behaviours of people with asthma.
Why asthma is more common in women
We brought together scientists from across the world for a virtual workshop to explore the role of sex hormones on asthma.
Fighting inequality for people with asthma
Our research shows that people on lower incomes are more likely to have a dangerous asthma attack.
Ground-breaking research from the ERS Congress
Krisnah shares some of the highlights of the talks.
Why yoga is great for people with asthma
Julia White explains how yoga can help control asthma symptoms.
Quick tips for staying well this winter
Quick video tips to avoid infections and stay well.
‘My cat and I both have asthma’
Julie on life with severe asthma, and caring for a cat who needs her own inhaler.