Your child’s asthma review

An asthma review is an asthma check-up with your child’s GP or nurse. It’s a good opportunity to ask any questions and discuss how your child’s asthma is.

Your child should have this review at least once a year. Your GP surgery will invite your child for the appointment, but if not, you should book it yourself. 

You don't need to wait for your child’s annual review. If you're worried about your child’s asthma, speak to your child’s GP, nurse or pharmacist anytime. 

Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma + Lung UK’s GP.

Your child’s GP or nurse will discuss how your child’s asthma has been. They may also:  

• ask about your child’s symptoms 
• talk about your child’s asthma triggers 
• check how often they use their reliever inhaler 
• check that your child is taking their preventer inhaler every day as prescribed 
• check your child has good inhaler technique 
• do some breathing tests, like peak flow 
• update your child’s asthma action plan 
• answer any concerns you have about asthma attacks.  

There are a few things you should bring to your child’s asthma review to help their GP or nurse understand their asthma. This includes:

• their asthma action plan 
• your child’s inhalers and spacer, and peak flow meter if they have one
• a list of any questions you have.

It can also help to keep a diary of your child’s symptoms and triggers in a notebook, or on your phone. 

After the appointment, ask if you can book your child’s next review. You can also ask your GP practice if they can set up a text or email reminder for the review.