Sophie Watkins is an asthma patient advocate who lives with asthma herself and shares her lived experience of managing a chronic Respiratory condition through her digital platform. She documents the realities of flare ups, hospital care, medication routines and recovery, offering an honest view of what it means to navigate asthma day to day.

Through her content, Sophie highlights the unpredictability of asthma, the physical and emotional impact of exacerbations, and the importance of timely, effective care. She brings visibility to the challenges younger patients face balancing education, independence and long term health management while living with Respiratory disease.

At The Respiratory Network Round Table, Sophie represents the voice of patients managing asthma in real time. She offers insight into digital peer support, patient confidence, health literacy and how social platforms are reshaping advocacy and engagement in Respiratory care.