Researchers from Imperial College London are carrying out research into how and why people like you use an app for their asthma. The research aims to help doctors advise people with asthma about which apps to choose as well as help improve the design of apps for asthma.
The study is open to adults based in the UK. If you'd like to find out more, please visit:
It doesn't matter if you've been using an app for a while, or if you've just started using one. If you know someone who does use an app, please pass this on.
A quick search reveals quite a few Asthma apps out there. They seem to keep people on time taking the meds and things like that. I didn't dig too deep as I don't have asthma but a sufferer might find them useful.
My name's Kit and I'm the researcher from Imperial leading this project. If you have any questions about the project I'm very happy to answer them.
Thanks to everyone who's commented.
@alwayssmiling - by an 'app' we mean software you can put on your mobile phone to add functions, for example a diary to store your peak flow readings.
@koala - it's a good suggestion about teenagers. There are quite a few apps out there, including pollen forecasts (mostly US-based), but also diaries, a place to keep your asthma action plan, and trackers for figuring out when your inhaler is running low.
If you know anyone who you think might be using an app for their asthma then we'd be very grateful if you let them know about the study.
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I have emphysema but was treated for asthma. How can they tell if I have both or just emphysema. 
Research study - Do you have COPD? Using computers and mobiles to help keep active.
where do you go for help as a young(ish) brittle asthmatic
