Take your medication as prescribed by your GP
Many patients have poor compliance with any preventative medicines they are prescribed; it is essential to follow the regimen that has been tailored to improve your symptoms.
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Improve your inhaler technique
It is estimated that 71% of all patients have below optimal inhaler technique, this means not all of the medication is reaching their lungs. Visit your pharmacist and have them show you how to make the most of your inhaler.
Identify triggers
Usually there is a trigger which sets off asthma symptoms such as dust, cold air and pet hair. It's important to be familiar with which of these are most likely to trigger your symptoms, and then find ways to reduce exposure.
Exercise
Exercise is a key part of any healthy lifestyle. Symptoms that occur whilst exercising may indicate poor control - speak to your GP or Pharmacist on how you can incorporate exercise into your lifestyle. It may be that slowly increasing the stress or taking your reliever medication beforehand can help improve control.
When to seek medical attention
Remember to always seek immediate medical attention to symptoms that do not resolve with use of prescribed medication.
Boots' new asthma support programme allows you to visit an in-store pharmacist who will check if your asthma is well managed or if you're using your inhaler properly. In addition, they can provide advice on how to best control asthma symptoms and the seasonal impact of asthma, including triggers.
For further online support, visit boots.com/asthma
