You can discuss and personalise your action plan whenever you have your asthma review with your asthma nurse or GP. It is important to attend your asthma review even though you may be feeling well and in control of your asthma. If your asthma is well controlled you may be able to step down some […]
If you have allergies such as hay fever there are some antihistamines which are suitable for asthma and pregnancy – speak to your doctor about this. During pregnancy indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux are common (when stomach acid is pushed up in to your throat, irritating your airways and feeding tube or oesophagus) This acid […]
Asthma can be dangerous but if it is treated and managed properly you can significantly reduce the chance of an asthma attack in the majority of people with asthma. The aim of your treatment is to keep you as free from symptoms and flare-ups as possible. Take your treatment as prescribed and use your inhalers […]
The nurse/doctor will ask you about your symptoms, what triggers them and what helps relieve or reduce them. They will discuss your treatment plan and agree what actions you should take if your asthma gets worse. You should be given a personal action plan and sometimes a ‘stand by’ or ‘rescue medication’ course of tablets […]
The aim of an asthma review is to find out how you are getting on, tailor your treatment to your asthma symptoms and support you looking after yourself and managing your asthma. Make sure you ask any questions you may have about your asthma. Sometimes it is helpful to make some notes in advance about […]
