Reasons for difficult to control asthma

Incorrect diagnosis One reason for a poor response to treatment is that some people do not have asthma, but have another illness causing their symptoms. Your GP may refer you to a respiratory specialist for further investigation to confirm asthma or look for an alternative diagnosis. Sometimes it takes time and a trial of medication […]

Confirming an asthma diagnosis

From the information that you have given, the breathing tests and how you respond to any treatment, your healthcare professional will be able to confirm if you have asthma. It is like putting together pieces of a jigsaw to make the full picture. The majority of people are treated by their GP (as shown in […]