The purpose of the clinic is to regularly review our asthma and COPD patients so that, as far as possible, we can prevent serious asthma attacks.
We encourage any patient who is receiving medication for asthma or COPD to attend the clinic.
Asthma
What can I do to help myself?
- Keep taking medication as prescribed
- Stop smoking for more information and help to stop smoking go to www.nhs.uk/smokefree
- Eat a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Have regular reviews with Doctor/nurse to continually update your management plan.
- Have a Flu jab every year (if you are on a steroid inhaler)
- Book an appointment with a Doctor or Respiratory Nurse if you feel that your Asthma is not controlled or that you have an infection.
Signs that your Asthma is not controlled
- Symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness
- Symptoms at night that disturb sleep
- Symptoms that make everyday activities more difficult
- Using reliever inhaler more often than usual
- Peak flow is below normal predicted range
Signs the worsening might be due to an infection
- Coughing up more mucus than normal or different coloured mucus
- High temperature, fever or chills
- Feeling tired or weak
- Sore throat or pain on swallowing
- Blocked nose, pressure in sinuses or headache