Guidelines reviewed
The UK sources this page was checked against, and when each last reviewed its own guidelines.
Asthma + Lung UK
For guidance on an adult having an asthma attack, click the link below:
Last reviewed by Asthma + Lung UK: 5 June 2024
Next review due: 5 June 2027
For guidance on a child having an asthma attack, click this link:
Last reviewed by Asthma + Lung UK: 29 July 2025
Next review due: 31 December 2026
Reviewed 5 Jun 2024 · next review Jun 2027
NHS Conditions
NHS Conditions – Asthma Attack
Last reviewed by NHS Conditions: 07 April 2025
Next review due: 07 April 2028
Reviewed 7 Apr 2025 · next review Apr 2028
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK)
RCUK – First Aid Guidelines – Asthma Attack
Authors
Barry Klaassen Lynn Thomas Nigel Barraclough Connor Gilronan Adam Mellett-Smith Jessica Rogers Isabelle Hamilton-Bower Adam Benson Clarke Published 27 October 2025
Published 27 Oct 2025
St John Ambulance
Last reviewed by St John Ambulance: 28/04/2025
Reviewed by Dr Lynn Thomas, OStJ, BSc, MB.BS, MA, FRCP
Reviewed 28 Apr 2025
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