Charity calls for more awareness on World Asthma Day

Figures show the UK has the highest number of asthma deaths in children and young people in Europe.

To mark World Asthma Day, an Aberdeen-based charity says more awareness is required to prevent further deaths in children and young people.

A mother told STV News her daughter would still be alive if an emergency inhaler had been available.

Elaine Cunningham lost 19-year-old Lauren Reid after an asthma attack.

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