With the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), people with asthma are classed as high risk of having severe symptoms if they get infected with the virus and have been advised to adhere to strict social distancing measures with those diagnosed as having severe asthma advised to adopt shielding measures for a period of 12 weeks.
We understand how this uncertainty could affect your health and well-being, and want to know how best to support you, your families, and your loved ones at this time and beyond.
1. Do you or your family member have asthma?
2. What is your age group?
4. What are you most concerned about during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
5. How worried are you about you or your family member getting infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
6. Have you or your family member displayed any symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
7. Have you or your family member noticed an increase in asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheeze or cough since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
8. How many times are you or your family member using the blue reliever inhaler?
9. Have you or your family member sought any support in managing asthma symptoms due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
10. If your answer to the above question is yes, where have you sought support from?
11. How satisfied are you with the support received?
12. The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has negatively impacted on your mental health and well-being?
13. In what way has the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak negatively impacted your mental health, if any? (tick as many as appropriate)
14. Have you or your family member sought any support mental health support due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
What means of support will be beneficial to you and your family during this period and beyond?