♀ Patient - Asthma Treatment

Asthma

What causes Asthma?
Asthma is due to an exuberant inflammatory reaction of the immune system as it is deployed in the bronchioles of the Lungs. If (as occurs in Asthma) the lining of the bronchioles becomes inflamed, then the diameter of the tube is markedly narrowed. This is what gives rise to the high pitched ‘wheeze’ of asthma. This inflammatory process is controlled by the anti-inflammatory action of the steroid inhalers (also called preventer inhalers).
As with many long term illnesses such as asthma there is a genetic component and an environmental trigger such as exposure to a cold or flu virus or to cigarette smoke.

Our asthma advisory treatment service is quick and easy – consult with us and get the best redress instantly.
Our service is suitable for you if you have been using your inhaler for at least three months and your asthma is well controlled.

How we work for you


  •  €25 / consultation

Dr. Jody is online now


  • Dr. Jody Shanahan-Prendergast
  • M.D., MRCGP, FRACGP

STEP 1 OF 2

Which of the following Asthma medications would you like to request?? *

For how long have you been diagnosed as having asthma? *

Do you feel confident that your asthma is properly controlled on this medication? *

When do you generally experience symptoms of an asthma attack? *

Are you Male or Female? *

Did you ever receive a course of oral steroids as a result of your asthma? *

Did you ever have to go to the Emergency Department or were you ever admitted into hospital in relation to your asthma? *

At what time did you last talk about your asthma medication with your GP? *


STEP 2 OF 2

From the list below, which reliever inhaler medication do you currently use? *

Please specify the current dose you have previously been prescribed *

What age are you? *

The prescription is digitally sent to a pharmacy of your choosing (place Pharmacy details below eg: Stacks Pharmacy / Bettystown) *

I confirm that I fully understand and have read completely all questions in this form and all of my answers are true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge. *