Your Health

About You

1

Do you believe you have the capacity to make decisions about your own health; and that you do not require help to complete this consultation? *

2

What is your height? *

3

What is your weight? *

4

Are you aged between 18-65? *

5

Has your asthma been diagnosed by a doctor? *

6

When was the last time you had an asthma review at your GP surgery? *

Asthma check-ups involve

  • Measuring peak Flow
  • Checking inhaler technique
  • Listening to breathing
  • Going through spacer technique
  • Determining how often you are needing to use
  • your inhaler
  • Determining whether symptoms disturb sleep or affect you during the day


Please provide the month and year

Your symptoms

7

Do you understand that this service is not suitable for treating urgent asthma symptoms? *

If you are struggling to breathe, having an asthma attack, or are experiencing any chest pains or discomfort, please call 999 and seek urgent medical attention

8

Have you been issued with any inhalers over the last 2 months? *

9

Do you know how and when to use your inhaler? *

10

What is the reason you are requesting treatment today? *

11

Do you understand that the following symptoms require immediate medical assistance: *

Asthma check-ups involve:

  • Your reliever inhaler (usually blue), is not helping your symptoms as much as it usually does, or it is not helping you at all
  • You need to use your inhaler more than four times a day
  • You are experiencing severe breathlessness or wheezing, especially at night or in the early morning
  • You are having to strain your chest muscles to breathe
  • You are breathing faster
  • You have a fast heartbeat
  • You are experiencing drowsiness, confusion, exhaustion or dizziness
  • You have blue lips or fingers
  • You are fainting

12

During the last 4 weeks, how much of the time has your asthma kept you from getting as much done at work, university or home? *

13

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you had a shortness of breath? *

14

During the last 4 weeks, how often have your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or pain) woken you up at night, or earlier than usual in the morning? *

15

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you used your reliever inhaler (usually the blue inhaler)? *

16

How would you rate your asthma control during the last 4 weeks? *

17

Have you ever been admitted to hospital for any asthma-related issue? *

18

Do you use any other inhalers? *

19

Do you smoke? *

Your health

20

Are you pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy, or at risk of pregnancy whilst taking Ventolin? *

Pregnancy risk may be defined as late period or unprotected sexual intercourse which may have taken place since your last normal period.

21

Do you have any of the following conditions? *

  • Heart problems
  • History of stroke
  • Kidney problems
  • Liver problems
  • Overactive Thyroid
  • High Blood Pressure

22

Do you have any other medical conditions? *

Your Medication

23

Are you taking any of the following? *

  • Beta blockers (such as atenolol, bisoprolol, propranolol, carvedilol, metoprolol, or nebivolol)
  • Oral corticosteroids (such as prednisolone, betamethasone, or dexamethasone)
  • Diuretics (such as bendroflumethiazide, furosemide, or indapamide)
  • Xanthine derivatives (such as theophylline)
  • Digoxin (for heart issues)

24

Do you take any other medication that you have not informed us of? *

Agreement

25

Do you understand that, even in the event of an asthma attack, you should: *

  1. Sit up straight – try to keep calm.
  2. Take one puff of your reliever inhaler (usually blue) every 30 to 60 seconds up to 10 puffs.
  3. If you feel worse at any point, or you do not feel better after 10 puffs, call 999 for an ambulance.
  4. If the ambulance has not arrived after 10 minutes and your symptoms are not improving, repeat step 2.
  5. If your symptoms are no better after repeating step 2, and the ambulance has still not arrived, contact 999 again immediately.

26

Is there any additional information that you would like to provide, or any questions you have? *

27

Are you currently registered with a UK GP practice? *

28

Do you understand that? *

  • This medication should only be used by the person ordering
  • This treatment is only intended for those with symptoms of asthma
  • You must visit your GP surgery for an asthma review at least once a year
  • You should not use more than 8 puffs of Ventolin within a 24-hour period, unless you are having an asthma attack
  • If your symptoms do not improve shortly after having used the inhaler, dial 999
  • This medication is for the purpose of relieving the symptoms of asthma and should not be used as a preventative
  • You should inform your GP of your supply
  • We limit the number of inhalers prescribed to one a month
  • Based on certain factors, including but not limited to your ordering pattern, questionnaire, correspondence with your GP, we may limit the number of inhalers we prescribe to an alternative timeframe

29

Do you confirm that? *

  • You give us permission to access your Summary Care Record (SCR)
  • You will read the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with your medication
  • You will contact us and inform your GP if you experience any side effects of treatment, if you start new medication or if your medical conditions change during treatment.
  • You are over 18 and the treatment is solely for your own use
  • You have answered all the above questions accurately and truthfully and that incorrect information can be hazardous to your health
  • You are aware the decisions about your treatment are for both the prescriber and yourself to jointly consider during this consultation, but the final decision will always be the prescriber's
  • You will inform your GP that you have ordered this medication
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