A good place to start is to check with your GP and make sure you fully understand your asthma, your medications and how to stay as well as you can. This includes getting your flu vaccination, asthma action plan and attending follow up appointments. Discuss your work with your GP. How much physical effort you […]
Carry your child’s medication and the GP letter in your hand luggage in case your checked on luggage goes missing. Store your medication in it’s original packaging. Make sure you have all the medication your child will need in case of a delay in getting to your destination or getting back home. If you plan […]
Make sure that you take enough of your child’s regular medicines to last for the whole trip. Let your GP /Pharmacist know of your plans so that arrangements can be made in advance to get all the medicines your child will need. If your child has medication given by injection for example insulin or an […]
As your child gets older they should be able to gradually, over time, take control and responsibility for their asthma including medication. What can you do if you think your child is not taking their asthma medication? Is there any particular reason why your teenager is not taking the medication? Talk to them about this. […]
Carry your medication and letter in your hand luggage in case your checked on luggage goes missing, and store your medication in it’s original packaging. Make sure you have all the medication you need in case of a delay in getting to your destination or getting back home. If you plan to carry liquid medication […]
Make sure that you take enough of your regular medicines to last for your whole trip. If you have regular medication delivered in a Dosette box let the GP /pharmacist know of your plans so that arrangements can be made in advance. If you have ‘rescue medication’ take that with you in case you have […]
When you are planning meals: Try to eat nutritious foods. Don’t skip meals, eating regularly helps your energy levels. See the section on Healthy Eating for more information. Planning your meals in advance can help. Consider resting between cooking and eating. Small meals, more often, can be better for you if you are breathless when […]
Carry your medication and letter in your hand luggage in case your checked on luggage goes missing, and store your medication in its’ original packaging. Make sure you have all the medication you need in case of a delay in getting to your destination or getting back home. If you plan to carry liquid medication […]
Make sure that you take enough of your regular medicines to last for your whole trip. If you have regular medication delivered in a Dosette box let the GP /Pharmacist know of your plans so that arrangements can be made in advance. If you have ‘rescue medication’ take that with you in case you have […]
Are you fit enough to travel? What medications you need, and how they should be transported. Do you need any vaccinations? Do you have adequate travel and medical insurance? Is your preferred destination & accommodation going to meet your needs? How will you get there? Do you need oxygen while away? Have you considered possible […]
