This week is National Asthma Week, a reminder for all Australians living with asthma to take a moment to check in on their lung health.
Asthma affects more than 2.7 million Australians, and while it can usually be well managed, flare ups still send thousands of people to hospital each year. The good news is that a few simple steps can make a big difference in staying safe and feeling well.
An Asthma Action Plan is a personalised document you create with your GP or nurse that outlines:
If you haven’t reviewed your plan in the last 12 months or if your symptoms or medications have changed, now is the perfect time to book an appointment with your GP for an update.
Even long term inhaler users are sometimes surprised to learn they aren’t using the best technique. Correct use of a reliever such as Ventolin (salbutamol) ensures the medicine reaches your lungs where it’s needed most.
Click here to view step-by-step inhaler technique videos.
If you’d like to update your Asthma Action Plan, or you’re unsure whether your inhaler technique is correct, please book an appointment with our team. We are here to help you breathe easier, every day.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora Nation and welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to this practice.