Respiratory treatment

Asthma inhaler continuation

Identify the inhaler, assess control and avoid continuing an unsafe pattern of reliever use.

  • Separate reliever and preventer roles
  • Check symptom frequency and night waking
  • Review technique and urgent warning signs
Asthma inhaler continuationContinuing medication
Telephone or videoPrivate appointment
Evidence reviewedWhen continuing treatment
E-prescriptionOnly when appropriate
Safety firstClear escalation route
What the doctor will clarify

The questions that matter

01

Why does reliever frequency matter?

Frequent use can signal poor control and a need to reassess the treatment plan.

02

Can technique be reviewed by video?

Yes. Video can help demonstrate device technique, although lung examination may still be required.

The distinction that matters

What the review must establish

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Clinical questionWhy it matters
01Why does reliever frequency matter?Frequent use can signal poor control and a need to reassess the treatment plan.
02Can technique be reviewed by video?Yes. Video can help demonstrate device technique, although lung examination may still be required.
Two appointment routes

Choose the route that matches your situation

01
Starting treatment or something has changed

Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.

02
Stable established treatment

Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.

During the consultation

A clinical decision, not an automatic prescription

The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.

After the consultation

A plan you can act on

You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.

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