Asthma My Superpower Card

Asthma means your child's airways can get tight or inflamed, especially with things like cold air, exercise, dust, or excitement – and that can make breathing feel really hard very quickly.

How the card helps in real life

This card lets your child (or you) show it quickly when someone needs to know why they're coughing, wheezing, or needing their inhaler right now.

• Teachers or coaches see it and know to let your child take their inhaler straight away and maybe step back from the activity for a minute.

• At school or clubs, it reminds staff why puffing on the inhaler isn't something to worry about – it's just managing the asthma.

• In medical settings, like the GP or A&E, it flags that your child might need their reliever inhaler sooner or that certain triggers are common.

Safety out and about

If your child has an asthma episode in a shop, park, or on the bus, showing the card to someone nearby helps them understand it's not just a bad cough – it's asthma – so they can give space, fetch help, or stay calm while you use the inhaler.

New for 2026 – these ready-made designs are £4.99 each + postage from £0.99 UK. Small, tough enough for pockets and playgrounds, and biodegradable plastic.