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Asthma is one of the most common diseases in the world, with particularly high prevalence in KSA. Poor asthma management compliance, including inaccurate diagnoses, inappropriate medication use, poor patient knowledge, low understanding of the disease, unsatisfactory self-management adherence, incorrect techniques in administering inhalant medications and insufficient education are known to exist. The aims of this study is to assess asthma knowledge, attitudes and practice among the health professionals within two hospitals in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia. This survey was carried out using self-reporting questionnaires. The hospital was a Level 3 site because it has an Emergency department that is open for admissions 24 hours a day, and is equipped with a Medical Assessment Unit. For this survey, a descriptive approach was adopted. 112 (n=112) health professionals were interviewed (nurses n=65 and doctors n=47) through the use of a convenience sample. The data was collected using a combination of two questionnaires, both of which were validated and deemed reliable while inclusive of demographics. Findings may also be used in the planning and implementation of awareness programmes about asthma care and its treatment. Finally, the findings of the study may be valuable to researchers interested in conducting further studies to improve asthma management.