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Patients with asthma must received the most suitable treatment for them. This not only promotes better asthma control but also enhances quality of life. To achieve this we must educate, address the underlying inflammation, support healthy living, share decision making, document and communicate. Part of the Supporting People with Asthma in the 21st Century project, this animation provides a concise guide to ensuring optimal treatment for asthma patients. 

At the Primary Care Respiratory Society (PCRS), we believe in 'optimal'; respiratory health for all. Our aim is that, together, we can benefit every person with, or at risk of, lung disease.

Biologics are a class of medications that are specifically designed to target and modify specific components of the immune system involved in the inflammatory processes underlying asthma. They are typically reserved for patients with severe asthma that is not well controlled with standard asthma medications.

The truth is avoiding 'triggers' can reduce symptoms and taking a blue inhaler, can help to provide short-term relief but they don’t address the underlying problem - inflammation.

The truth is people with asthma need to carry their blue inhaler for emergencies only. Daily preventers will keep symptoms at bay.

The truth is with the right treatment patients with asthma can lead a normal life.

"It’s only asthma...” Sound familiar? Many patients wrongly think asthma is not a serious disease.

Use of technology, coaching of soft skills and how medicine reviews can help with this