What is Asthma Assessment & Monitoring?
Good asthma care goes beyond a prescription. A structured review confirms the diagnosis with lung function tests, assesses how well asthma is controlled, identifies triggers and other contributing conditions, checks inhaler technique and adherence, and adjusts treatment step by step. Patients with severe or difficult-to-control asthma are evaluated for additional options, including biologic therapy where appropriate.
Why it is done
- New or suspected asthma
- Frequent symptoms, night waking or reliever use
- Flare-ups needing oral steroids or emergency visits
- Severe asthma evaluation, including suitability for biologics
Before the procedure
- Bring all your inhalers and any previous reports
- Follow instructions about withholding inhalers before lung function tests
During the procedure
- Symptom and control questionnaires
- Spirometry with bronchodilator reversibility and peak-flow review
- Inhaler technique check and trigger review
- A written personalised asthma action plan
After the procedure
- Regular follow-up to step treatment up or down
- Repeat lung function testing to track progress
Safety & risks
Assessment involves non-invasive tests and is very safe.
Preparation instructions may differ for individual patients — please follow the specific advice given at your consultation.