Extended family – grandparents, aunts and uncles, even close friends can all help to spend time with your other children when the asthmatic child is ill. Social media – keep in touch with friends or other parents of children with asthma by using Twitter, Facebook or chat rooms such as Netmum’s. or Asthma UK has […]
The people who know most about coping day to day with asthma are others with the condition. Support groups can be a great source of help, support and advice. Often other people can give you practical tips which have worked for them. If you do not think a support group is for you there are […]
The amount of time you spend face to face with individual health and social care professionals is very limited. A GP appointment lasts on average between 6 and 10 minutes. So when you do see a health and social care professional go prepared to make the most of your time to explain your concerns and […]
Every child is different. Children will all be ready to transition at different times, but most clinics usually start the process when the child is around the age of 12. When the child is old enough and when they feel ready. When your doctor or nurse think they may be ready. The healthcare team are […]
As they become teenagers they will be looking for control in their lives. Some may use asthma as a tool to gain control. Some may be in denial that they have asthma. Most don’t like to be different from other teenagers. Some teenagers forget or refuse to take regular inhalers for reasons above. This is […]
You should discuss your young person’s career hopes with them and the healthcare team early on (age 12 – 14 at latest). You should have realistic discussions as some jobs or occupations can affect their asthma. Entry to the armed forces is limited to those with no asthma symptoms for at least 4 years. Careers […]
The young person, you the parent and the healthcare team should be in partnership. Your healthcare team should give the young person the opportunity to be seen alone from the age of 12 years old. The team start the consultation with young person. As they get older and more confident they should ask the questions […]
