Andreane, age 48, was diagnosed with asthma at age 33. She is white European, married and works as a personal assistant in a public sector organisation. Andreane was diagnosed with late onset asthma after visiting the GP about a persistent cough and chest infection that was difficult to clear. She has what is known as occupational asthma, due to environmental conditions at her workplace at the time she was diagnosed.

Eve, age 54, was diagnosed with asthma at age 36. She is white and originally from the United States but has lived in the UK for many years. She lives with her husband, and has one adult child, and also lost a child to cancer several years ago. Eve lost her sight as a very young child through a rare form of cancer. Eve experiences symptoms intermittently, but generally has her asthma well controlled using preventer and reliever inhalers. Triggers can include getting a cold, weather conditions, pollen, over exertion, and smoke or fumes.