Assessment

Have you had an asthma review in the past 12 months and were you provided with an asthma plan? Asthma reviews will include checking that you are able to;

Are you aware you should see your GP if any of the following apply;

• You are using your Salbutamol (Ventolin) inhaler 3 times per week or more
• You are experiencing symptoms of asthma 3 times per week or more
• You are waking in the night due to asthma symptoms once per week or more
• You are using your reliever inhaler more than usual

Are you aware that you should seek urgent medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms of an asthma attack:

• wheezing, coughing and chest tightness becoming severe and constant
• being too breathless to eat, speak or sleep
• breathing faster
• a fast heartbeat
• drowsiness, confusion, exhaustion or dizziness
• blue lips or fingers
• fainting
• your reliever inhaler is not improving your symptoms