Winter-Proofing Your Asthma: 3 Steps to Stay Well

 

Key Information

  • The Risk: Winter is a high-risk season for asthma. Colds and flu are common triggers for serious attacks.
  • The Goal: Follow three simple steps to “Winter-Proof” your asthma and reduce your risk.
  • Be Proactive: Preparation before you become unwell is the key to staying in control.

Step 1: Get Your Flu Jab

This is the single most important step you can take.

  • Why?: The flu vaccine protects against one of the most common triggers of winter asthma attacks.
  • Action: If you are eligible, book your free annual flu vaccine as soon as possible.

Step 2: Check Your Inhalers

Review your inhalers now — before you get unwell.

  • Expiry: Are they in date?
  • Supply: Do you have enough to last through holidays or cold weather?
  • Why?: You do not want to discover you have run out when you urgently need them.

Step 3: Review Your Action Plan

Take out your personal Asthma Action Plan.

  • Refresh: Re-read what to do if symptoms worsen.
  • Emergency Steps: Remind yourself of the exact steps during an attack.
  • Benefit: Knowing your plan helps you stay calm and act quickly in an emergency.

What Happens Next?

If your asthma feels uncontrolled, or you do not have an up-to-date Personal Action Plan, please do not wait.

Discuss Your Asthma

Further Information

Asthma Diagnosis: Connecting the Dots

Updating Asthma Care: The "2-in-1" Approach

Asthma Attack: Emergency Safety Plans

Asthma Triggers: Managing Your "Sparks"

For more information about asthma, including symptoms, treatment and living with asthma, please visit the NHS website.

Learn more about asthma

Last reviewed: 01 January 2026
Next review due: 01 January 2029

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