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Special Feature Nº01Asthma Week 2026

Is Your Asthma Really Under Control?

A short check-in for anyone who lives with asthma

Everyday Health

Many people live with asthma that is quietly less controlled than it could be. This short Asthma Week feature walks through what we tend to normalise, how control is actually measured, inhaler technique, triggers, action plans and first aid.

Inside this feature

  • What we normalise
  • Measuring control
  • Inhaler technique
  • Triggers
  • Your action plan
  • Asthma and women
  • First aid
Read the special feature 9 pages · 22 August 2026
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General information, not a diagnosis. If anything here feels familiar, the next step is a conversation with your GP.

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