For health professionals - Asthma WA

We support GPs and health service providers

We work with you to achieve improved respiratory health for your patients.

Our experienced Respiratory Health Nurses and Educators support and educate any person with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to promote their respiratory wellbeing. Patients are always encouraged to keep in contact with their GP directly.

-You can refer patients using the online forms below-

— March 2022: due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, all services are being offered in digital and telehealth formats —

Our normal service covers:

• Basic facts and symptoms of asthma and COPD
• How to recognise worsening respiratory health
• Understanding prescribed medication and when to take it
• Checking of device technique
• Management goal setting for asthma and COPD

We can also support:

• Medication reviews
• Review of an asthma and/or COPD Care Plan
• Promoting self-management of their condition and discuss concerns regarding vaccinations

How we do this:

• one-on-one telehealth appointments
• lung function testing
• our Children’s Asthma Hub
• an Asthma Alert Facebook group (smoke and air quality alerts)
• community education
• education for schools
• a telephone helpline
• resources and monthly webinars for health professionals