Asthma
Adult Asthma
The prevalence of Asthma in Wales is one of the highest in the world with 13% of all adults reporting that they on treatment for this disease. In Wales there are approximately 4000 admissions with asthma every year, 30% higher than the rest of the UK.
Severe asthma accounts for 7-10% of the asthmatic population yet uses 90% of asthma related healthcare resources. Its diagnosis and management can be complex and best undertaken by a multidisciplinary team.
The aim of the ABUHB asthma service is to provide a multidisciplinary assessment and management of adult patients with asthma by providing a range of services including.
- Acute inpatient assessment
- Early follow up following acute presentation
- Specialist diagnostic services
- Consultant led severe asthma assessment.
- MDT discussion of complex cases
- Biologics services including home care.
- Nurse led follow up.
- Psychologist input
- Physiotherapy input for breathing pattern disorders
Asthma in Pregnancy
Asthma control may differ in pregnancy with some women experiencing no change or improvement in control, whilst others may unfortunately experience a deterioration. There are important issues to discuss and consider in the pre-conception, ante-nata, peri-partum and post-partum periods.