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Thank you for updating your records. Below is an Asthma care plan and includes information what to do in an emergency
Every day asthma care
Every day asthma care
If you asthma is managed well:
With this daily routine I should expect / aim to have no symptoms
If I have not had any symptoms or needed my reliever inhaler for at least 12 weeks, I can consider to reduce my dose
When I feel worse:
When I feel worse:
My asthma is getting worse if I'm experiencing any of these:
My symptoms are coming back (wheeze, tightness in my chest, feeling breathless, cough)
I am waking up at night
My symptoms are interfering with my usual day to day activities (eg at work, exercising)
I am using my reliever inhaler three times a week or more.
In an Asthma Attack
In an Asthma Attack
I'm having an asthma attack if I'm experiencing any of these:
My reliever inhaler is not helping or I need it more than every four hours
I find it difficult to walk or talk
I find it difficult to breathe
I'm wheezing a lot, or I have a very tight chest, or I'm coughing a lot
What to do in an Asthma Attack
What to do in an Asthma Attack
Sit up straight — try to keep calm
Take one puff of your reliever inhaler (usually blue) every 30 - 60 seconds, up to a maximum of 10 puffs
If you feel worse at any point OR you don't feel better after 10 puffs call 999 for an ambulance
Repeat step 2 after 15 minutes while you're waiting for an ambulance
Asthma inhaler technique
Asthma inhaler technique
Please watch the video to see how to best use your inhaler if you have one
Using an aerochamber (if have one)
Using an aerochamber (if have one)
Please watch the video to see how to use an aerochamber if you have one because you are struggling with your aerosol inhalers
If you do not have one you can purchase from your chemist
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