Scientists at Queen's University, Belfast are currently looking at ways to design more effective treatments for people with severe asthma and in a similar National Asthma Campaign-funded project, researchers at Imperial College, London are also investigating the reasons why some people are unresponsive to steroid treatment. Thanks to continuing research of this kind, there is real hope that the quality of life of people with severe or difficult asthma can be greatly improved in the coming years. In the meantime the National Asthma Campaign will continue to support people like Richard and Kate and continue to campaign on their behalf. Together we can make a difference. The National Asthma Campaign produces a range of factsheets and booklets addressing the issues that concern people with asthma.
Specialist clinics are available to treat the most extreme cases of severe or difficult asthma.
The following organisations may be able to provide further advice and support.