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Asthma treatments

Asthma can affect anyone at any age. We prescribe a range of inhalers to prevent and relieve asthma symptoms.

Asthma can affect anyone at any age. We prescribe a range of inhalers to prevent and relieve asthma symptoms.

This service is not suitable for urgent asthma or breathing problems. If you are struggling with your breathing, having an asthma attack or have any chest pains or discomfort call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

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About asthma

  • Asthma & its symptoms

    Asthma is a common respiratory condition. It's caused by inflammation in the lungs, particularly in the smaller airways (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli). It can develop at any age from birth.

    Symptoms may be constant or come and go, varying in severity over time. They can include shortness of breath, chest tightness and a whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out. In some cases, a sudden onset severe symptoms can lead to asthma attacks, which can be life-threatening.

  • Asthma causes & triggers

    Asthma can run in families and although no clear cause has been established, genetics, pollution and modern hygiene standards have been suggested to play a role. Asthma triggers include dust mites, pollen, cold weather and exercise – these make asthma symptoms worse.

  • Asthma treatment & prevention

    There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it can be managed and the symptoms can be controlled. Identify and avoid your asthma triggers, get vaccinated for flu, monitor your breathing and ensure you have the correct inhalers.

    A daily preventer inhaler can manage symptoms, while a reliever inhaler can be used if your asthma flares up or you feel an asthma attack coming on. Inhalers must be used as prescribed, according to the action plan agreed with your doctor. 

  • Types of inhalers

    The typical medication for people with asthma are a reliever inhaler and a preventer inhaler.

    A reliever inhaler is a short-acting medicine that treats asthma symptoms during a flare up when you’re wheezing, coughing or feel short of breath.

    A preventer inhaler is used every day even if you’re not experiencing asthma symptoms. They work to soothe the airways and the benefits build up over time. 

  • Asthma treatments from our clinic

    You can order Ventolin reliever inhalers (containing salbutamol), which are designed to help during asthma attacks by opening your airways. You can also order preventer inhalers (to be used every day to help prevent asthma attacks).

    When you request a prescription, we'll ask you a series of questions as part of our online consultation. Your answers will be reviewed to ensure that the medicine and dose we prescribe is safe and suitable for you to take. Inhalers are available for either delivery or same-day collection.  

    Please note we are unable to help you in an emergency. If you are short of breath, or require urgent assistance please call 999 or NHS 111.

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Delivery & collection information

  • Standard delivery

    Free

    Delivered within 3-5 working days. Your delivery might not require a signature. If you're not going to be in you can update your delivery preferences in the courier's app to enable delivery to a neighbour or leave in a safe place. 

  • Express delivery

    £4.95

    Orders approved before 4pm Monday-Friday will arrive within 1-2 working days. Orders approved between 4pm Friday and 12pm Sunday will usually arrive on Monday or Tuesday.

    Your delivery might not require a signature. If you're not going to be in you can update your delivery preferences in the courier's app to enable delivery to a neighbour or leave in a safe place. 

  • Same-day collection

    Free

    Order before 4pm Monday-Friday to collect in pharmacy the same day*. Collect from one of our LloydsPharmacy stores, including selected Sainsbury's.

    *Please note this is subject to the availability of your treatment in your selected store. 

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