It is caused by inflammation in the airways and can cause wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing. Symptoms are unique to every person but can occur at night, early in the morning, or just during or after activity.

More than 60% of people don’t know they have asthma or don’t have a correct care plan, meaning it may be holding them back in life. Without correct diagnosis and management, asthma can “flare up” making it more difficult to breathe. This can develop over hours and days with a sudden flare up known as an asthma attack.

To be correctly diagnosed, a doctor will examine a patient and recommend Lung Function Testing, the only way to be accurately diagnosed. Respiratory Care WA offers free, personalised Lung Function Testing at our satellite hubs.