Asthma in adults - Questions to ask

How bad is my asthma?
Do I need to take medicine regularly to prevent the symptoms?
Do I need to use inhalers or take tablets, or both?
What are the side effects of asthma medicines?
Will I need to take steroids?
I've heard that steroids can give you long-term side effects. Will these happen to me? Do they only happen with steroid tablets or can you get them with steroid inhalers?
What should I do when I have an asthma attack?
How often will I need to use my inhaler? What should I do if I'm using it more than that?
What happens if my medicine doesn't seem to be helping?
How often will you want to see me to check my asthma?
Will I need to take more medicine as I get older?
Is there anything I can do to stop my children getting asthma?
Are there any jobs I can't do because of my asthma?
I know someone who died from an asthma attack. Could that happen to me? What can I do to reduce this risk?
Is there anything you think may be triggering my asthma attacks?

This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.