Asthma wrist bands introduced to help identify sufferers

Thu, 08 May 2014

Wrist bands are being introduced to help the public identify asthmatics during an attack.

Breathe Easy Isle of Man says the £1 bands will help people make a diagnosis when a “life threatening” situation occurs.

Viv Osland is from the charity - she says it’s a small price to pay for the public to know how to deal with the situation if it arises: