Yes. My allergist said it should say specifically "asthma" (and
"anaphylaxis").

Joan

I do but more for my latex allergy.

I think it is not at all unlikely that if was to have a problem people
would come at me with latex gloves, catheters, endotracheal tubes,
etc. However,a problem with asthma should be fairly obvious if it
becomes relevant. The jewelry could be useful if ther eis something
unusual about your care as it will direct the people to contact your
doctor.

Yes, I do too.  My asthma is mentioned as are my other conditions/special
circumstances that people should know about (i.e. anaphylaxis to insect
bites, organ donor).

As someone who does volunteer first aid at many public events (St. John
Ambulance Brigade), I can tell you it can be quite useful when you are first
on the scene to find these things out.  Although the basic treatment for all
breathing emergencies is essentially the same, what is done next (and/or
what info we can get to the medics) does make a difference.

I've seen cases where people have been so far into a major asthma attack
that they could not speak and were on the verge of passing out. (Of course,
some of these are the same people who, although severly asthmatic and are
triggered by animal dander, are out at the local humane society function
with all the cats and dogs or are at the circus with the kids, etc.)
Although I can't give medications, being able to give a medical history to
the medic when he or she arrives gets the treatment for the cause started
that much faster.

Just my experiences,

Michael Halliwell