Asthma

With severe permanent disabling asthma which causes prolonged and regular coughing, disturbance of your normal sleep pattern, severe impairment of physical activity and enjoyment of life and also where employment prospects are restricted the amount of compensation you could receive would be in the region of £25,000 to £38,175.

Chronic asthma which causes difficulty in breathing and the need to use an inhaler now and again could claim £15,250 to £25,000 in compensation damages. An uncertain prognosis will affect the amount as will if the asthma restricts employment prospects.

With bronchitis and wheezing that affects the working or social life, the likelihood of recovery within a few years, the amount of compensation would be in the region of £11,200 to £15,250.

For relatively mild asthma which may have resulted from exposure to irritating vapour, the amount of damages would be in the region of £6,100 to £11,200.

Mild bronchitis, asthma, colds and chest problems which can be treated by a doctor and completely recovering in a few months, the amount of compensation would be up to £3,000.

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