Respiratory disease

You cannot give blood if you have a respiratory disease.

You cannot give blood if you have Emphysema.

You cannot donate if you have Chronic Bronchitis.

You cannot donate if you have COPD

Can I give blood if I have / had asthma?

You can give blood if you have mild asthma and require only occasional use of inhalers or if you are on a regular preventative treatment programme with inhalers and do not have active symptoms at present

You cannot give blood if you have active symptoms

You cannot give blood if you have severe asthma

Please call our Donor Infoline 1800 731 137 with any questions