Asthma Review
What is an asthma review
An asthma review is a routine check-up with a Practice Nurse or Pharmacist to see how your asthma is.
Patients with a diagnosis of asthma will be invited to complete an asthma review questionnaire on an annual basis. The Practice Nurse or Pharmacist will then review the completed questionnaire and arrange a short telephone consultation to discuss your asthma. Depending on the information provided in the form a routine face to face appointment may need to be arranged. Complete asthma review form
During an asthma review you can talk about:
- Your symptoms and if they are stopping you from doing everyday things or keeping you awake at night.
- Ways to manage your asthma better so you can lower your risk of an asthma attack.
- Your medicines and inhalers and how often you use them.
- Your inhaler technique and how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI)
- Stopping smoking, exercise, or keeping to a healthy weight which can all help your asthma.
- Your asthma action plan and if it needs updated.
Why do I need an asthma review?
An asthma review helps you manage your asthma in the best way possible. It can help lower your risk of having an asthma attack.
It’s worth having an asthma review even if you are keeping well. You can check you are on the lowest dose of asthma medicine to keep you free of symptoms.
Please use the following links to access useful videos from Asthma & Lung UK
How to you use your inhaler
How to use a peak flow meter
What to do during an asthma attack
Asthma & Lung UK provide free confidential advice and support from Respiratory Nurses and Health Advisors. Click on the following link for more information. Contact Asthma & Lung UK