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Your doctor plays an important part in diagnosing your asthma and making sure you are on the correct treatment. S/he will also play a part in educating you about your condition. By working closely with your doctor you can learn more about your asthma, developing the skills you need to remain well. How often you visit you doctor will depend on your individual asthma, how well you are and how active a role you play in managing your asthma at home. Monitoring your asthma at home can help the doctor or nurse assess you and your needs much more thoroughly when you attend a follow up appointment. As doctors' time is so limited, many surgeries now have nurses trained in asthma care who run asthma clinics in general practice. They have more time to spend answering your questions, providing you with general information and support, and teaching you how to manage your asthma on a daily basis. You can obtain more detailed information by going to the commonly asked questions below. What is my doctor's role in looking after my asthma? How often should I visit my doctor? What is an asthma clinic?

Topic "Take Control" Updated 14th August 2003

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