Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.
It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.
There’s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life.
Below is information in regards to Asthma Reviews that the Nurses/HCAs do at the surgery
1- Asthma reviews are done once a year. This is to make sure that the patients are on the best treatment/inhalers to control their asthma symptoms.
2 – The appointment lasts 15 minutes
3 – We ask questions such as how their asthma is and how often they have symptoms. We check to see their technique of the inhaler, go through an asthma plan with them which gives them instructions if they have symptoms, when to seek medical help, when to up the inhaler dose and when to attend hospital.
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.
COPD includes:
- emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs
- chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways
COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it.
The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.
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