Clinical nurse specialist, such as asthma nurse specialist or respiratory nurse specialist. This provider works in a pharmacy, hospital, or medical center. They are trained in providing medicines. They alsoadvise how to use them safely. A pharmacist knows which medicines should not be used together. This includes prescription and nonprescription medicines. He or she can also advise you on medicine side effects.
This person is trained in the best ways to do safe exercises. Exercise is vital to stay healthy. But it can trigger asthma for some people.
He or she can design a safe fitness or exercise program for you. Emotional stress can sometimes trigger asthma attacks. And coping with a long-term chronic condition such as asthma can cause stress for both you and your family. A mental healthcare provider can help you and your family deal with emotional stress. Different types of providers can give this care. They may have training in individual, group, or family therapy. The types of providers include:. Licensed clinical social worker LCSW.
He or she can also help you find financial aid and other resources. He or she may be trained in other methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy CBT. CBT helps a person change negative thoughts and actions. This is a type of medical doctor. A psychiatrist can also prescribe medicine. Marriage and family therapist.
Make sure your healthcare team members are board certified or licensed for their specialty. This means they have special training and the approval of an official group.
Ask questions such as:. Will you send reports or records to my other healthcare providers as needed? Stick to your Asthma Action Plan.
Work with your healthcare team to create this plan. Reprints and Permissions. Jones, R. The role of the practice nurse in the management of asthma. Prim Care Respir J 10, — Download citation. Received : 14 November Accepted : 20 November Issue Date : December Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content:. Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative.
Advanced search. Skip to main content Thank you for visiting nature. Health and Safety Executive: substances that cause asthma. If you want to take legal action against your employer because of occupational asthma, your lawyer must act within 3 years of diagnosis. Asthma UK: occupational asthma. Money Advice Service: money issues if you're ill or disabled. Page last reviewed: 19 April Next review due: 19 April Find out more about how to prevent allergies Speak to a doctor or asthma nurse for advice if you think you've identified a trigger for your symptoms.
Asthma UK: asthma triggers Regular check-ups You'll have regular contact with your doctor or asthma nurse to monitor your condition. These appointments may involve: talking about your symptoms — for example, if they're affecting your normal activities or are getting worse a discussion about your medicines — including if you think you might be experiencing any side effects and if you need to be reminded how to use your inhaler breathing tests It's also a good chance to ask any questions you have or raise any other issues you want to discuss.
Cold weather and asthma Cold weather is a common trigger for asthma symptoms. There are things you can do to help control your symptoms in the cold: carry your reliever inhaler with you at all times and keep taking your regular preventer inhaler as prescribed if you need to use your inhaler more than usual, speak to your doctor about reviewing your treatment keep warm and dry — wear gloves, a scarf and a hat, and carry an umbrella wrap a scarf loosely over your nose and mouth — this will help warm up the air before you breathe it try breathing in through your nose instead of your mouth — your nose warms the air as you breathe Asthma UK: weather and asthma Travelling with asthma Asthma should not stop you from travelling, but you'll need to take extra precautions when going on holidays and long trips.
Make sure you have enough medicine with you, and keep your reliever inhaler easily accessible. Your doctor or asthma nurse can also advise you about travelling with asthma. Asthma UK: asthma and travel Pregnancy and asthma Asthma does not affect your chances of having children, and the vast majority of women with asthma will have a normal pregnancy.
This is because: your symptoms may get worse during pregnancy although some women find they improve so your treatment may need to be reviewed regularly poorly controlled asthma in pregnancy can increase the risk of complications like pre-eclampsia and premature birth extra precautions may need to be taken during labour to avoid an asthma attack, although attacks during labour are rare Find out more: Asthma and pregnancy Asthma UK: asthma and pregnancy Asthma at school Most children with well-controlled asthma can learn and participate in school activities without being affected by their condition.
Your child's school may have an asthma policy in place, which you can ask to see. Asthma UK: asthma at school and nursery Talking to others Many people with long-term health conditions such as asthma experience feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. HealthUnlocked: asthma community British Lung Foundation: Breathe Easy support groups Financial issues and help Paying for your medicines Most adults with asthma will need to pay a prescription charge for their medicines.
Asthma UK: managing the cost of your medicines Benefits Depending on how severely asthma affects you on a daily basis, you may be entitled to some benefits, such as: Employment and Support Allowance — a benefit paid to people who are not able to work because of ill health or disability Personal Independence Payment — a benefit that helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill health or a disability if you're aged 16 to 64 Attendance Allowance — a benefit for help with the extra costs you may have if you're 65 or over and have a physical or mental disability, and need someone to help look after you If you're on a low income, you may also be entitled to some help with healthcare costs.
UK: benefits Work-related asthma If you develop asthma because of your work, and this is fully documented by your doctor and your employer, you can make a claim for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. Health and Safety Executive: substances that cause asthma If you want to take legal action against your employer because of occupational asthma, your lawyer must act within 3 years of diagnosis.
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