Asthma Management
Intro Asthma affects around 1 in 9 Australians. Our GPs diagnose, treat and review asthma at every age — and give you a written action plan you can actually use.
- Preventive Care
Well-controlled asthma should barely interrupt your week
If you’re reaching for your reliever more than twice a week, waking at night with a cough or wheeze, or avoiding exercise because of your breathing, your asthma isn’t as controlled as it could be. A review with your GP usually changes that.
At your appointment we assess how your asthma behaves day to day, check your inhaler technique (poor technique is the most common reason preventers fail), and adjust medication if needed. Where diagnosis is unclear we can arrange lung function testing.
Assessment & diagnosis
Symptom review, examination and lung function testing where needed.
Written action plans
Written action plans A clear plan for daily control, flare-ups and emergencies.
Inhaler technique
Inhaler technique We check and correct technique at every asthma review.
Regular reviews
Yearly reviews, plus follow-up after any flare-up or hospital visit.
- How to prepare
- Bring all your inhalers and spacers so we can check your technique.
- Note how often you use your reliever each week.
- Write down any night-time symptoms or exercise limits.
- Bring your current asthma action plan if you have one.
Opening Hours
Mon · Wed · Fri
9:00am – 6:00pm
Tue & Thu
9:00am – 7:00pm
Sat & Sun
Closed
- Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
How often should asthma be reviewed?
At least once a year if your asthma is stable, and within a week or two of any flare-up, hospital visit or medication change. Children often need more frequent reviews as they grow.
Do I need an asthma action plan?
Yes. National Asthma Council guidelines recommend every person with asthma has a written action plan. It tells you exactly what to do as symptoms change, before things become an emergency.
Can you help with childhood asthma?
Yes. Our GPs manage asthma in children of all ages, including diagnosis, preventer decisions and school action plans. Dr Madhu Rao has a particular interest in children’s health.
What if I'm using my blue puffer a lot?
Needing your reliever more than twice a week is a sign your asthma is undertreated. Book a review — a preventer adjustment or technique fix usually brings it back under control.
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