Condition

Asthma

Asthma is a common condition in which the airways of the lungs become irritated and inflamed, making it difficult to breathe.

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Service

Children’s respiratory medicine

Our world-class respiratory service cares for children affected by breathing difficulties such as asthma, lung infections and sleep disordered breathing.

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Service

Children’s general medicine

Our general paediatricians diagnose and manage common childhood conditions, such as asthma, chest infections and growth problems.

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Service

Respiratory medicine

Our respiratory medicine services at Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals are world-renowned for their innovative and ground-breaking treatments and patient care.

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Investigation

Exercise stress test

An exercise stress test assesses how the heart is working during physical activity.

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News

Breathe again: New severe emphysema treatments

Thanks to innovative new treatments, our consultants can give chronic emphysema patients a new lease on life with endobronchial valves, lung volume reduction coils, and lung volume reduction surgery.

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