Asthma
Don’t struggle with Astham, Orion Pharmacy for expert advice and support to help you manage symptoms of asthma.
How Can Orion Pharmacy Help You Manage Your Asthma?
At Orion Pharmacy in Purley, our pharmacists are here to offer you free, personalised advice on how to manage your asthma. Asthma is a common lung condition that makes it hard to breathe because of swelling in the airways. It’s an ongoing illness that often needs regular treatment with medications like inhalers and allergy medicines.
Right now, over 25 million people in the UK have asthma, and it can be very serious if not treated quickly. Asthma can start in both children and adults at any age. The good news is that there are many medicines available to help you prevent, manage, and treat asthma attacks, so you can lead an active and healthy life. If you’d like advice on the different treatments available, or to discuss your current medication we’re happy to help.
Asthma Symptoms
- Chest tightness, pain, or pressure.
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
In some cases, a sudden onset of severe symptoms can lead to life-threatening asthma attacks. If you are suffering from a severe asthma attack that requires urgent assistance, call 999 or NHS 111.
Types of Asthma, Diagnosis and Causes
Asthma is broken down into different types based on the severity and cause of symptoms.
These include:
- Allergic asthma
- Seasonal asthma
- Intermittent
- Persistent
- Nonallergic asthma
- Occupational asthma
- Exercise-induced asthma
- Asthma caused by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
To diagnose your asthma type your GP may order a range of different tests to help find the best treatment for you.
Knowing what triggers your asthma will make it easier to prevent and avoid asthma attacks.
Asthma Services at Orion Pharmacy
Orion Pharmacy pharmacists have received expert training to help you identify ways to better manage your asthma and your overall health and well-being. We can help check if your asthma is being managed properly through an Asthma Control Test.
If you’d like to speak to us about your asthma, we recommend booking an appointment online so you won’t have to wait. Fill in our form and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
How You Can Help Manage Your Symptoms
While asthama is a chronic condition, there are things you can do each day to help reduce your symptoms:
- Use your inhaler properly to ensure you get the best results. Always bring your reliever inhaler with you and take your preventative inhaler as it is prescribed.
- Avoid triggers as much as is possible.
- Take all allergy tablets and inhalers as directed by your healthcare team.