Asthma is a common condition that causes coughing, wheezing, tightness of the chest and breathlessness. Most people with asthma who take the appropriate treatment can live normal lives, but left untreated, asthma can cause permanent damage to the airways.
The usual symptoms of asthma are
- coughing
- wheezing
- shortness of breath
- tightness in the chest.
There isn’t a cure for asthma. However, treatments are available to help manage your symptoms. Your treatment plan will be individual to you, combining medicines and asthma management in a way that works best for you.
We aim to improve control of asthma symptoms, to provide education and encourage self-management of patients with asthma. Appointments are offered to all patients who need regular treatment for asthma.
Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of Asthma