CHAH Asthma

01/12/2025

If you live with a lung condition, poor indoor air quality can make your symptoms worse. Find out about the types of air pollution you might find in your home and view our best ways to improve indoor air quality. https://orlo.uk/K3B1F

27/11/2025

Spacers are great, because they help your child to breathe their asthma medicine easily into their airway and lungs.
Using an MDI inhaler without a spacer means your child is much more likely to swallow the medicine, rather than inhaling it.
In fact, studies show that without a spacer, only around 8% of asthma medication is inhaled!

27/11/2025

The benefits of peak flow measuring!

24/11/2025

Don’t forget to book your child’s flu vaccination!

Has your child had their flu vaccine this winter?

All children and young people aged 4-16 are offered the flu vaccine, to protect them and to prevent them spreading the virus to others in their community.

Make sure you complete their consent form, or bring them to a catch-up clinic. Details can be found on our website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/services/service-search-z/immunisations-childrens

24/11/2025

A great reminder here!

24/11/2025

What’s the difference between relievers and preventers?
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Relievers are fast-acting medicines called ‘Bronchodilators’
They open up the airway to help relieve asthma symptoms and make you feel better.

Preventers are the most important inhalers, because they tackle the airway 🫁 inflammation that occurs with asthma. They also reduce the risk ⚠️ of asthma attacks.

For more information on asthma inhalers, check out Asthma + Lung UK here:
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https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/symptoms-tests-treatments/treatments/reliever-

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/symptoms-tests-treatments/treatments/preventer-inhalers

22/11/2025

All set up for a busy day of asthma video calls this Saturday.
CHAH Asthma are a very busy team, especially at this time of year!
This is why we offer asthma education via video consultation, at a time convenient for children and their families.
Video consultations mean that we can offer more appointments during the day, which allows us to see patients much quicker.
These placebos and visual aids help us explain about asthma to children in a simple way that they can understand ☺️

13/11/2025

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

Once your child is aged 4-5, they should move on to a spacer device with a mouthpiece.

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. 💙
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