Managing asthma effectively requires expert care and a personalized approach. Our Asthma Specialist Clinic offers comprehensive care for individuals with asthma, whether you are seeking a diagnosis, treatment plan, or support with managing your condition.
Our Service’s Include
During your first appointment, we will conduct a thorough assessment of your asthma symptoms, triggers, and any history of asthma attacks. This includes a detailed review of your medical history and current medications.
- Initial Asthma Assessment: During your first appointment, we will conduct a thorough assessment of your asthma symptoms, triggers, and any history of asthma attacks. This will include a detailed review of your medical history and any current medication you are using.
- Asthma Medication Review: Regularly reviewing asthma medications is crucial to ensuring you are on the most effective treatment. We will evaluate your current medications and adjust them as necessary to better control your asthma symptoms.
- Personalized Asthma Management Plan: Based on your assessment and review, we will create a tailored asthma management plan. This will include advice on lifestyle changes, medication management, and steps to take in case of an asthma attack.
- Asthma Control and Monitoring: For patients with established asthma, regular monitoring is important to ensure that symptoms are well-controlled. This involves tracking your peak flow, symptom frequency, and inhaler use.
What To Expect During Your Appointment
When you arrive, a member of our team will warmly welcome you and explain the purpose of the appointment.
- Health and Symptom Discussion: The clinician will ask about your asthma symptoms, any recent attacks, and how your condition affects your daily life.
- Medical History Review: You’ll be asked about your medical history, including any other health conditions and the medications you currently use.
- Lung Function Tests: You might have lung function tests such as spirometry to measure how well your lungs are working.
- Inhaler Technique Check: The clinician will observe how you use your inhaler and provide guidance to ensure it’s used effectively.
- Discussion of Triggers and Management: You’ll discuss potential asthma triggers and ways to avoid or manage them to prevent flare-ups.
- Development of a Management Plan:Together, you will create or update your personalized asthma action plan to help you control your symptoms.
Patient Aftercare & Follow-Up
After your appointment, we will provide you with a personalized asthma action plan or update your existing one, so you know how to manage your symptoms daily and during flare-ups.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Appointments: We will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress, check your response to treatment, and make any necessary adjustments.
- Support with Medication Management: Support with Medication Management: If your medication changes, we will provide clear instructions and support to ensure you understand how and when to take it.
- Inhaler Use and Technique Support: We continue to offer guidance and training on proper inhaler technique to ensure your medication is as effective as possible.
- Education and Lifestyle Guidance: You may receive additional resources or advice to support healthy lifestyle changes that can help improve your asthma control.
- Access to Further Support: If needed, we can refer you to specialist respiratory services or connect you with community asthma support programs.
- Contact Between Appointments: If you have any concerns or notice changes in your symptoms between appointments, you can contact the practice for advice or to arrange an earlier review.
Booking Your Appointment
- Please ensure you are a registered patient with us, before booking your appointment.
To schedule an appointment, please contact us on 020 3818 8441.