If you or a loved one is living with asthma, we understand how challenging it may be to deal with. However, you don’t have to manage it on your own. At Fitzwilliam Road Medical Centre in Old Toongabbie, our caring team offers simple and reliable asthma management to help you breathe better and feel more in control.
We proudly support the health of local families in Old Toongabbie and nearby suburbs including Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Wentworthville, Northmead, Winston Hills, Seven Hills, Constitution Hill, Bella Vista, Kellyville, Schofields, Marsden Park, Girraween, Westmead Parramatta, Greystanes, Merrylands, Prospect, Blacktown, Quakers Hill, surrounding suburbs and beyond!
Asthma is a condition that affects your lungs, making it hard to breathe when airways get tight or inflamed. It’s often triggered by things like pollen, dust, smoke, cold air, or even stress. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Our team takes the time to explain how asthma affects you in a way that you can easily understand. We’ll help you spot your triggers, understand your symptoms, and make a plan to manage them.
Every person’s asthma is different; some have mild flare-ups every now and then, while others need daily support. That’s why we focus on asthma care management that’s made just for you. At Fitzwilliam Road Medical Centre, we’ll work with you to build an easy-to-follow asthma plan.
Your plan may include:
We will also teach you how to use asthma support tools, like puffers, spacers, or any other tools the right way, so you can breathe easier day by day.
Good asthma control is not just about the medicine. Having a care team that understands you can also make a difference when managing asthma symptoms. At Fitzwilliam Road Medical Centre, you can count on friendly GPs who take the time to listen and support you through your whole journey.
Our asthma services are available to patients in Old Toongabbie and surrounding suburbs including Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Wentworthville, Northmead, Winston Hills, Seven Hills, Constitution Hill, Bella Vista, Kellyville, Schofields, Marsden Park, Girraween, Westmead Parramatta, Greystanes, Merrylands, Prospect, Blacktown, Quakers Hill, surrounding suburbs and beyond.
Whether it’s your first asthma diagnosis or you’re looking for better control, we’re here to help. At Fitzwilliam Road Medical Centre in Old Toongabbie, we’ll guide you through every step of your asthma management with kindness and care.
Our team also cares for families from Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Wentworthville, Northmead, Winston Hills, Seven Hills, Constitution Hill, Bella Vista, Kellyville, Schofields, Marsden Park, Girraween, Westmead Parramatta, Greystanes, Merrylands, Prospect, Blacktown, Quakers Hill, surrounding suburbs and beyond.
Call us or book online today to help your manage your asthma.
A planned review of symptoms, triggers, medicines, inhaler technique, and lung checks (e.g., spirometry), plus a written asthma action plan and follow-ups to keep you well.
Doctors confirm variable airflow limitation, usually with spirometry (before/after bronchodilator). In children under 6, diagnosis is mainly clinical, with tests when appropriate.
Most people need a preventer (usually an inhaled corticosteroid) and a reliever for symptoms. Some may use a combination inhaler strategy (e.g., ICS-formoterol) based on current Australian recommendations—your GP will tailor this.
Action plans are one of the most effective interventions: they help you recognise worsening symptoms and tell you what to do. Templates are available in multiple languages.
At least yearly if stable; every 3–6 months if you’ve had a flare-up, changed medicines, are pregnant, or have risk factors. After an ED visit, review within 3 days and again 2–4 weeks later.
Yes—technique should be checked and corrected regularly (often before changing doses or adding therapy). Spacers are recommended with pMDI devices.
Spirometry measures how well your lungs move air. It’s the best test for diagnosing asthma and monitoring control for most people aged 6+.
If you have asthma or spring hay fever, check forecasts and follow your action plan; keep your reliever handy. Thunderstorm asthma risk peaks in parts of Australia (e.g., Victoria) Oct–Dec.
An influenza vaccine every year is recommended in Australia (funded for eligible groups). Timing is usually March/April onwards each year. Your GP will advise.
If breathing is suddenly hard, you can’t speak in sentences, symptoms aren’t improving, or there’s no reliever available—call Triple Zero (000) and follow asthma first aid.
Yes—reviews and action-plan updates can be done by phone/video; you’ll still need in-person checks for spirometry and some examinations.
Your inhalers/spacer, a medication list, your action plan (if you have one), any recent test results, and questions you want to cover.
Usually yes. Good control, correct preventer use, and a personalised action plan help most people stay active. Ask your GP about pre-exercise strategies.
From 1 July 2025, chronic care planning moved to a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). Your GP can use this to coordinate care; allied-health referrals follow new MBS rules. Gap fees vary by clinic.
Your GP can complete one with you. Printable templates (including translated versions) are available from the National Asthma Council and Asthma Australia.
