Table 1.

Semi‐structured interview guide‐ sample questions

1. Can you take me back to your first memory of having breathing problems?

2. Do you remember the early days of living with severe asthma (SA)? Tell me about that.

3. What was your reaction to getting a diagnosis of SA? How did you feel about receiving this?

4. What have your experiences been of telling family/friends/colleagues that you have SA?

5. To what extent has living with SA impacted on your life? Tell me about a couple of instances of how this impact has affected your life.

6. Where or from whom do you find you get the most support?

7. What does “support” mean to you?

8. What has your experience been of the medications you have had to take for SA?

9. Tell me what happens when you go to your Dr?

10. How is it decided on what medication/treatment you get?

11. How has the distance geographically been a problem in terms of accessing services?

12. What does “severe asthma” mean to you?

13. How have things changed over the years for you in terms of living with your SA?

14. What are your goals? (life goals? asthma goals?)

15. What do you think your Drs’ goals are?

16. What are your biggest concerns?

17. To what extent do you feel your condition inhibits you from doing the things you want to do?

18. To what extent do you feel you have control over your condition?

19. What does “asthma control” mean to you?