Asthma & COPD
Asthma reviews are carried out by our practice nurse Sam Gardner. Asthma management clinics help patients with the diagnosis and treatment of asthma. Our doctors and practice nurses to monitor asthma and COPD patients listed on our our call and recall system.
- We strongly recommend annual flu jabs and immunisation against pneumococcus (a type of pneumonia).
- Asthma patients on regular medication should attend for a review at least annually or more frequently if their condition dictates.
- Regular clinic attendance allows monitoring and support so that the risk of emergency admission to hospital is minimised.
- When asthma symptoms are well controlled there is aminimum impact of the condition on everyday life,
Spirometry
Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breath out in one forced breath. It's carried out using a device called a spirometer, which is a small machine attached by cable to a mouthpiece.
Spirometry may be carried out by a doctor or nurse at the surgery or during a visit to the hospital
WHAT IS SPIROMETRY? NHS
