Asthma

Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways. These are the small tubes, called bronchi, which carry air in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma, the bronchi will be inflamed and more sensitive than normal.

Please make it clear to reception staff that you are asthmatic when you phone.

Our practice nurses have specialist asthma qualifications. They run clinics in order that asthma may be assessed, advice offered, queries answered and the correct treatment ensured.

If you have been advised by the surgery to submit an annual review of your asthma symptoms, please use our Asthma Review form.

Patients on asthma medication should be seen at least once a year in the asthma clinic for a check up with the nurse.

The following factsheets, available from Patient UK give information and advice on a variety of asthma related topics:

For more information please visit the websites below:

External Websites

NHS: Asthma– Asthma’s symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and living with the condition

Asthma UK – an independent UK charity dedicated to conquering asthma.