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You are being offered this appointment for one of the following reasons:

1. You attended the Emergency Department with asthma or symptoms consistent with asthma.  

2. You have had an appointment with a consultant, and they have requested you see an asthma nurse specialist.

3. You have had an asthma related admission and follow-up has been requested.  

What will happen at this appointment?

This appointment will include:

• Spirometry (breathing tests)

• A FeNO test to assess airway inflammation

• A full asthma history review

• An asthma treatment review and optimisation as appropriate

• Inhaler technique training

• Asthma education

• Provision of a personalised Asthma Action Plan

If it is felt necessary, the following will also be considered:

• Blood tests

• Referral for other investigations / onward review

How will this appointment help you?

The aim of this appointment is to make sure you are on an appropriate level of treatment, that you are happy with your treatment plan, and that you feel confident to manage your asthma.  

What should you bring to your appointment?

Please bring any inhalers you are taking, plus a list of all your current medications.

It would also be very helpful if you could monitor your peak flow every morning and evening. You should have been given a peak flow meter during your ED attendance and can download a peak flow diary from the Asthma and Lung UK website. Alternatively, you can simply write your peak flows down.

After your appointment:

All patients are discussed within an asthma team meeting:

• You will be discharged back to your GP once it is felt you are on appropriate treatment to control your symptoms.

• You may be offered a follow-up appointment with the nurse in Chest Clinic if it is felt necessary.

• If your asthma is particularly troublesome, you may be referred for further investigations / review.

Safety Netting Advice

It is important that you respond promptly if your asthma symptoms worsen again prior to your clinic appointment. If this happens, please seek review from your GP / 111 / 999 or return to ED.