If you have been advised by the surgery to submit an annual review of your asthma symptoms please use our Asthma Review form.

Asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways. These are the small tubes, called bronchi, which carry air in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma, the bronchi will be inflamed and more sensitive than normal.

Please make it clear to reception staff that you are asthmatic when you phone.

Our practice nurses have specialist asthma qualifications. They run clinics in order that asthma may be assessed, advice offered, queries answered and the correct treatment ensured.

Patients on asthma medication should be seen at least once a year in the asthma clinic for a check up with the nurse.

The following factsheets, available from Patient UK give information and advice on a variety of asthma related topics:

• What is asthma; who does it affect?
• Management of Adult Asthma
• Management of Childhood Asthma

External Websites

• NHS Website – Asthma’s symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and living with the condition
• Asthma UK – an independent UK charity dedicated to conquering asthma