Asthma Clinic

Managing Asthma & COPD

What is Asthma?

Please contact the surgery if you are experiencing asthma symptoms. If diagnosed, our team will put draw up a plan so that the condition can be managed and monitored. Our aim in asthma management is to eliminate symptoms.

Once asthma is diagnosed, we look to eradicate the symptoms. Through a treatment plan, our objective is to maintain the best possible long-term airway function and reduce the risk of severe attacks. 

Our call and recall system, monitors asthma and COPD and is carried-out by our doctors and nurses.

We  provide an easy to understand explanations of asthma and reach  a proper diagnosis through special practice tests. Information on asthma is readily available for patients - and this can easily be accessed on-line.

Asthma Management

• 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,
• We strongly recommend annual flu jabs and immunisation against pneumococcus (a type of pneumonia).

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. See below for details of Spirometry testing through our Primary Care Network.
>> SPIROMETRY VENN PCN

FeNO Testing

Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is a non-invasive biomarker used in the diagnosis and management of airway inflammation, particularly in asthma. It measures the concentration of nitric oxide (NO) gas in the exhaled breath, which is produced by various cells in the respiratory tract, including epithelial cells, eosinophils, and macrophages.

The test is simple and easy to do and, alongside other diagnostic tests, can tell you and your asthma team what type of asthma you have A FeNO test is suitable for adults and most children over five.

Full details of FeNO testing is available on the PCN wesbite and appointments can be arranged through the GP practice.