These are the common symptoms of asthma. Some people will experience a mild form while others may have symptoms which will require urgent medical attention: Chest tightness. Breathlessness. Wheezing – listen to an audio clip (YouTube). Persistent cough. Night time breathlessness or symptoms which are worse at night. Silent asthma – some people have no […]
The nurse/doctor will ask you about your symptoms, what triggers them and what helps relieve or reduce them. They will discuss your treatment plan and agree what actions you should take if your asthma gets worse. You should be given a personal action plan and sometimes a ‘stand by’ or ‘rescue medication’ course of tablets […]
The aim of an asthma review is to find out how you are getting on, tailor your treatment to your asthma symptoms and support you looking after yourself and managing your asthma. Make sure you ask any questions you may have about your asthma. Sometimes it is helpful to make some notes in advance about […]
Your healthcare professional should explain to you what the term ‘asthma’ means for you, as well as giving some written information or refer you to additional information like asthma websites. You will be started on some treatment depending on the severity of your symptoms and shown how to use your inhalers correctly. You should have […]
From the information that you have given, the breathing tests and how you respond to any treatment, your healthcare professional will be able to confirm if you have asthma. It is like putting together pieces of a jigsaw to make the full picture. The majority of people are treated by their GP (as shown in […]
Other tests are often required to ensure there are not other underlying conditions that are affecting your breathing. This can help to confirm a diagnosis of asthma: Blood samples Chest x-ray Skin prick test Electrocardiograph (ECG) Blood test are done – mainly to check for other underlying conditions A chest X ray – to check […]
Q. Which of the following statements are true or false. Select true or false for each one. 1. Asthma is common TrueFalse 2. Asthma causes swelling and narrowing in the airways TrueFalse 3. Asthma is curable TrueFalse 4. You can catch asthma from someone else TrueFalse 5. […]
When people with asthma come into contact with something they are allergic to, or something that irritates the lining of their airways (a trigger): The airways become narrowed making it more difficult to breathe. The muscles in the airways tighten, this is know as bronchospasm. The lining of the airways becomes swollen (inflamed) and sticky […]
The exact cause of asthma is unclear. It is thought genetics together with certain environmental factors may play a role in whether someone develops asthma.
