Kevin added that a patient or those living with Asthma can keep their condition under control by creating their own “personal Asthma Action Plan” under the guidance of their GP or Nurse Practitioner.
“It is important for a person to know the symptoms, what triggers to look out for and what action to take. If a person has to use their prescribed reliever inhaler on more than two occasions in the week, then we would deem their Asthma uncontrolled and we would recommend they need to see their GP to look at their medication management and try to work on a plan to re-establish control. They should be using their prescribed preventer inhaler every day even when they do not have any Asthma symptoms.”
Kevin said that those with Asthma should not be unsure of asking their GP or Asthma Nurse to “check their inhaler technique.” “By doing this it will ensure that the medication is flowing into the lungs properly.”
“If you are concerned about your Asthma control or your symptoms then please speak to your GP or your Practice Nurse. Your Asthma symptoms should not interfere with your daytime activities, you should be able to be active and exercise.
“The message is to be in control of your asthma – don’t let your asthma control you!”
