Asthma has a significant impact on the social and occupational functioning of sufferers. Asthma symptoms can seriously limit everyday activities that many of us take for granted, such as sport or even sleep. 

The nocturnal nature of many asthma symptoms can lead to disturbed, uncomfortable nights that can leave sufferers feeling tired and drained. In turn, this takes its toll on performance at work or school.

In addition, asthma itself is the cause of many missed days of work or school – this can cause students to fall behind in their studies, which may lead to teasing and bullying on top of the underlying health problem.