Asthma management and care in Pakenham

Asthma management and care in Pakenham for children has been one of our key areas of growth here at Pakenham Family Health.

Asthma management and care Pakenham

Asthma management and care Pakenham

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a common condition caused by narrowing of the small air passages in the lungs. The narrowing happens when air passages become swollen and inflamed, causing more mucus to be produced. In addition, the muscle bands around the air passages become tighter. These changes make it harder for air to get in and out of the lungs, and cause wheeze, cough and problems with breathing.Asthma can be unpredictable, and affects each child differently. Asthma can be managed and most children diagnosed will be able to lead active lives. Many children will grow out of their asthma.

Asthma Action Plan

Your child’s doctor will write up an Asthma Action Plan suited for your child.

As part of their Asthma management and care in Pakenham all children diagnosed with asthma should have an Asthma Action Plan that will tell you how to prevent asthma episodes (sometimes called asthma attacks) and how to manage asthma episodes when they happen.

Your child’s Asthma Action Plan should be kept in a place where you can find it easily. Make sure anyone caring for your child knows your child has asthma and understands what to do during an asthma episode.

Prevention is the most important part of treatment. Avoid triggers that commonly result in an asthma episode, and keep other conditions like hay fever and eczema under control.

The two types of medication most often used by children with asthma are relievers and preventers. In some more serious cases, controllers may be required.

For more information, please speak to your doctor or go to:

https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/

Our practice offers Bulk-billing to both new and existing patients holding a valid Medicare card with no out-of-pocket cost for standard consultations from Monday to Friday

You Can Now Book Your Appointments Online

Pakenham Family Health uses an online booking system for appointments. To get started, simply click on the “Book An Appointment” button below and select your dates and GP.

Alternatively, if you have any other questions, please call our reception office during our business operating hours and our staff will attend to your queries.

For medical assistance outside of our business hours please contact our Medical Deputising Service on 13 7425.

Monday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Public Holidays:
9:00am - 1:00pm
  • In the event of an emergency, please call 000 for an ambulance. For medical assistance outside of our business hours please contact our Medical Deputising Service on: 13 SICK (13 74 25)
  • Call : 1300 7425