AMBULANCE Victoria is reminding people to update their asthma action plans to stay safe as the weather warms up.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) director of emergency management Justin Dunlop said creating an asthma action plan was an easy and potentially lifesaving step. “It’s simple – visit your GP and they can create a plan with you,” he said. “Everyone’s asthma action plan will look different, and it will help you manage your condition, ensuring you don’t find yourself in an emergency. “Follow your asthma action plan, and most importantly, if a person is having difficulty breathing and their reliever medicine is not working, don’t delay in calling Triple Zero (000).”
Asthma can affect people of all ages and, if unmanaged, can develop into a serious health concern, according to AV.
“For Victorians that have hay fever and have also experienced asthma symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness, see your GP.”
First published in the Mornington News – 15 October 2024
