Why does Asthma UK need more money?
Asthma is a serious condition that can kill. On average three people die every day from asthma in the UK, three lives cut short, three families changed for ever. Asthma threatens people’s lives. On an average day 221 people are admitted to hospital for their asthma in the UK, including 91 children. No one wants their child to be in hospital – imagine seeing your child fighting for breath when they’ve had an asthma attack.Shockingly up to 90% of these deaths and 75% of these admissions can potentially be prevented though effective asthma management. Asthma UK believes that these numbers are unacceptable and strives to prevent needless deaths and traumatic hospital visits. We do this by working with healthcare professionals and people with asthma to manage their condition and reduce the effect of asthma on their lives. With more money we could reach more people. There are some people for whom current asthma medications do not work. Many people with severe asthma symptoms can be imprisone
