It's smoke season – time to review your asthma plan
As smoke from fires along the east coast of Australia continues to impact on air quality, NPS MedicineWise has issued a reminder to people with breathing conditions to follow advice from their doctor, limit time spent outdoors and avoid vigorous exercise.
NPS MedicineWise medical adviser Dr Jill Thistlethwaite says that flare-ups of asthma can be triggered by bushfire smoke, so for people with asthma, make sure you know your asthma triggers, take your medicines as directed and have a reliever inhaler for use as indicated in your asthma plan.
Having and following a written asthma plan can give you better control of your asthma symptoms, resulting in fewer asthma flare-ups and fewer hospital visits.
"We know that using an inhaler can be tricky, but good inhaler technique is key to getting the most from your medicines, which could be especially important when air quality is low," she said.
"We encourage you to check your inhaler technique with a health professional or
