We have specialist nurses to look after students who have asthma or anyone who might be worried they have asthma. You can book an appointment directly with the asthma nurses without needing to speak to a GP first.

Book an annual asthma review if you take any inhaled or oral asthma medications (even if you only use them occasionally). The nurses can:

• discuss how your asthma is doing
• check your inhaler technique
• suggest changes in medicaton if needed, and
• make sure your inhalers are on your medical record to order for when you next need them.

Green inhalers

As part of your medication review, your clinician may discuss dry powder inhalers with you as an option. These have a much lower carbon footprint than aerosol ones which contain propellants. Most people find they get on well with dry powder inhalers, but it's your choice. You can read more on Greener practice.

Disposing of your used inhalers

Old inhalers should be taken to a pharmacy for disposal and not thrown in household waste. The propellants that help them work are not environmentally friendly and the pharmacy will dispose of them safely.

More resources

One of the best websites is Asthma and lung UK.

Guide to Looking after your asthma is also useful to read.

Rightbreathe have guides and videos for using inhalers and spacers. This would be useful if you have not used one before, or need a reminder or have been given a new one to try.