CHAH Asthma

13/11/2025

Have you booked your child’s annual flu vaccination yet?
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13/11/2025

It is reccomended that children move into a spacer with a mouth piece (rather than a mask) at around 4 -5 years (some children are able to make the change much sooner).

This helps ensure that the medication is reaching the lungs where it belongs rather than getting stuck in the mouth and nose.

You may need to purchase a new spacer or for many brands it is just a matter of removing the mask and Voila!

Not sure if your little one is ready to make the switch?

Call 1800 ASTHMA to talk to an educator or book an appointment so we can check the technique for you.

# HelpingTerritoryKidsBreatheBetter

10/11/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

06/11/2025

Make sure your asthma is kept controlled this by getting your essentials in place:
🍁 make sure you take your preventer every day 📅
🍁 ensure you have an asthma action plan - your essential self management guide! 📋
🍁book your annual flu vaccination to protect your lungs 🫁
🍁 when it’s cold outside, wear a scarf over your nose 👃 and mouth 👄 to warm the air you breathe in

03/11/2025

Cold weather can seriously affect your health - especially if you're over 65, living with a long-term condition, or on a low income.

🧤 That’s why BSMHFT has created the Keep Well This Winter checklist to help you stay safe and supported. It includes tips like:

✅ Heating your home to at least 18°C
✅ Wearing layers
✅ Getting your flu & COVID vaccinations
✅ Staying active indoors
✅ Eating hot meals and drinks

Let’s look out for each other this winter. 💙
More information in the comments below

03/11/2025

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.

Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book

➡️ https://orlo.uk/Zjqgs

03/11/2025

For many years the first line of teatment for Asthma has been Salbutamol (Ventolin/Asmol/Zempreon) or Bricanyl. Traditionally a blue/green puffer. This is a fast acting reliever and is used to manage asthma emergencies.

It has been shown now though that this only manages part of the problem essentially putting a bandaid on your asthma. In other words it works very well in the moment to open the airways but does nothing to treat the real issue which is the inflammation and mucous.

By using AIR (Anti inflammatory relievers) to treat symptoms we are working on the inflammmation and opening the airways.

Many of you may be familiar with Budesonide/Formoterol (red) puffers AKA Symbicort/Rilast. In specific doses these can be prescribed by your GP to take the place of the blue puffer.

If you think this may be a better option for you please speak to your GP or your Respiratory health educator to learn more.

Please note at this time it is only available to people with asthma over 12 years of age.

25/10/2025

Why can be a really useful tool if you have asthma:

25/10/2025

DYK that laughing can trigger asthma?
Laughing a lot can change your breathing pattern. This makes you breathe deeply and faster than usual.
This can trigger airway narrowing and therefore asthma symptoms!

23/10/2025

Time to quit?
Stopping smoking benefits your own health and that of your children!

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. If you smoke and have a lung condition, one of the best treatments for your lungs is to stop smoking. You’ll feel less short of breath and cough less.

If you stop smoking, you’re likely to live longer, feel better, and have more money. You’ll also protect people around you from having to breathe in second-hand smoke.

Visit our website to learn about the different ways to help you quit smoking. https://orlo.uk/MFRWB

23/10/2025

Love this! 💙

💙Leave the spacer somewhere visible so they become familiar with it.
💙Let them practice using their favourote doll or toy.
💙Use a sticker chart as an incentive for using their spacer. Maybe have a small reward
at the end of each week/month.
💙Make it Fun! Make up a game or song just for when they take their inhaler.

And thats a wrap for Childrens week 2024! We hope you have enjoyed the focus on

23/10/2025

3 great reasons why using a spacer to take your inhalers is always a winner!
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