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Asthma

Asthma is a long term disease which causes narrowing of the small airways in the lungs leading to shortness of breath.

Asthma affects about 1 in 5 children and 1 in 10 adults and while there is no cure for the disease, it can be controlled with medication. Most asthma suffers experience shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing during an attack. They may not experience any symptoms between these attacks.

An asthma attack can be triggered by a number of different causes such as colds and flu's, exercise, changes in weather or pollens plus a whole range of other triggers.

How to manage your Asthma

Most asthma suffers can adequately manage their condition with appropriate medication. Medications can be broadly divided into Relievers or Preventer/Controllers and your doctor will normally decide what strength and how often these medications should be used.

Preventer/controllers, as the name suggests, work to prevent an asthma attack from occurring while the relievers will help stop an attack once it has started. These medications should always be used strictly as directed.

Your doctor may also develop an Asthma Action Plan with you so that you can better manage your condition when you get any symptoms or an attack.

Feel free to come in to Healthpoint Chemist and ask our friendly staff for advice.

Please Note: The advice on this website is to be used as an educational aid only. It is not intended to replace advice from your qualified GP or medical practitioner. Please ensure that you speak to them in relation to all of your health issues.