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Asthma review (adults)

Asthma Review

Section

About the patient’s asthma

How often does your asthma cause symptoms during the day?
For example, cough, wheeze or chest tightness
How often does your asthma cause symptoms during the night?
For example, cough, wheeze or chest tightness
How often does your asthma limit your usual activities?
For example, at school, work, or doing household tasks
What triggers your asthma?

Inhaler Technique

It is essential to have a good inhaler technique to ensure that your medication gets to the part of your lungs that need it. Please watch the specific inhaler video(s) below to check that you are using your inhalers correctly.

Please select the type of inhaler(s) and/or inhaler devices you currently use:

Please watch these short video(s) on how to use your inhalers

If you’re unsure which inhaler you use, or if your inhaler is not listed, you can find helpful video guides on the Asthma and Lung UK website (opens in new tab).

I have watched the above relevant inhaler technique videos and I am happy with my inhaler technique.

Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) deliver medication to the lungs in powder form and are considered more environmentally friendly than other types of inhalers.

You can find more information on lower-carbon inhaler options on the Asthma and Lung UK website (opens in new tab).

Would you be interested in changing to a dry powder inhaler?

Smoking Questions

Do you smoke?

Stopping smoking is one of the best things we can do to improve our health and it’s never too late to quit.

Would you like help to quit smoking?

However long you have smoked and whatever your circumstances, Smokefree Norfolk can provide support.

Please go to Smokefree Norfolk (opens in new tab) or call 0800 0854 113 to refer yourself directly.

Do you use an e-cigarette or vape?
Would you like help to quit vaping or using e-cigarettes?

Please see the following websites with resources on how to quit or reduce vape use:

Asthma Control Score

During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma prevent you from getting as much done at work, school or home?
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?
During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath) wake you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning?
During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your reliever inhaler (usually blue)?
How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks?
Do you have a written asthma care plan?

Did you know that patients with asthma who regularly take preventer inhalers, or who have previously been admitted to hospital due to their asthma, are entitled to a free flu jab between 1st September and 31st March each year?

If you are eligible, the practice will contact you. We strongly recommend that you have the vaccination.

For more information about the benefits of the flu jab for people with asthma, please go to NHS Flu Vaccine Information (opens in new tab).