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Specialist travel insurance for people with asthma, created by medical travel insurance experts who understand your needs.
Asthma affects more than 5.2 million people in the UK, which means around one in five households is impacted by this chronic respiratory condition. While asthma is common, it’s important to understand that standard travel insurance doesn’t always include cover for asthma-related issues, especially if the condition is not declared during the application process. If you’re travelling with asthma, having the right medical travel insurance in place is essential. Imagine experiencing a sudden flare-up while abroad, perhaps triggered by air pollution, strong perfumes, pet dander, or even unexpected allergens in your accommodation. In some cases, a lost or stolen inhaler can quickly turn into a medical emergency without the correct support. That’s why Freedom Insurance offers specialist travel insurance for people with asthma, tailored to your health needs and travel plans. We’ve considered the real-life risks, including emergency medical treatment, replacement of lost medication and trip cancellation.
Our policies are designed to give you peace of mind, whether you’re planning a weekend city break or a longer holiday abroad. With comprehensive cover that includes asthma-related incidents, you can focus on enjoying your trip, knowing you’re protected if the unexpected happens.
Freedom travel insurance policies are based on your current health status at the time of purchase. Whether you live with mild asthma or more severe symptoms with a history of hospital admissions, we’ll work with you to find a suitable policy that provides the right level of protection. That way, you can travel with confidence, knowing your policy meets your needs. Want to learn more about managing your asthma while travelling? Visit Asthma UK’s guide to travelling with asthma for helpful tips and advice (this is an external link and we cannot be held responsible for the information provided).
You can apply here online or over the telephone; it’s quick, simple and totally confidential. To provide you with a quote, you’ll need to let us know where you are travelling to, and for how long. Make sure to declare your asthma and any other pre-existing medical conditions that apply to you and anyone else on the policy. You will be guided through a medical screening questionnaire, where a series of relevant questions will be asked to assess your health. These questions should be answered accurately and to the best of your knowledge. You will then be presented with available policy options, which include cover for declared medical conditions as well as cover for cancellation, baggage, personal accident and lots more.
Children under 5 may be treated for asthma symptoms but not given a confirmed diagnosis due to having respiratory organs that are not fully developed. In this instance, please refer to the child’s medical records and the condition stated by the doctor. Children under the age of 17 must have an adult on the policy.
If you need assistance at any time you can call us and we’ll gladly help with your travel insurance application.
Getting you covered.
Cancellation & Curtailment
Emergency Medical & Repatriation
Missed Departure
Baggage and Personal Belongings
Excess
Getting you covered.
Up to £10,000
Up to £10m
Up to £2,000
Up to £2,500
From as little as £50
Cover is per person, per trip.
No jargon, just simple cover you can trust. We believe travel insurance should be easy to understand, that’s why we’ve made our policies straightforward with flexible options. You choose what’s right for your trip, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Their contact was excellent, kept me informed about their product and my questions were answered with no hesitation.
John
“Every time I need to re-do my insurance its no problem to them. They make it a pleasure. Just lovely friendly people.”
Leah
“The telephone manner of the young man who assisted me was exceptional – hence this review. Polite, clear in what he was offering, took time to listen to what I believed I needed and did not try to “oversell or upsell”.”
Kevin
“Information was clear & setting up a quote simple. agent was very helpful & friendly’ My quote was well below what other insurer’s wanted for the same cover.”
Terry
“Simple process – call handlers very polite & helpful – excellent policy at a reasonable price too! 😊”
Julie
Some of our most frequently asked questions.
We ask our respiratory questions on a lifetime basis so whether your condition was considered childhood asthma or respiratory problems that developed later in life, you’ll always need to declare this on your travel insurance policy.
Yes, but you don’t need to send it to us! GP’s can carry out a ‘fitness to fly test’ (hypoxic challenge assessment) and supply you with a ‘fit to fly’ certificate which may be requested by your airline. You can also request an asthma action plan from your doctor and keep this updated in case of an emergency.
If you require oxygen for the flight, ensure that your airline is aware of this well before your departure date. Airlines have their own rules about supplying oxygen and it’s unlikely you will be able to take your own on board.
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