The doctor may decide to give you your own peak flow meter on prescription and ask you to keep a diary of readings before seeing him or her again. Unfortunately, there isn't. However, a lot of extremely important asthma research is being carried out at the moment - much of it funded by the National Asthma Campaign. The results of their work will help us understand much more about how and why this common condition develops. It might also lead to even more effective asthma treatments - and an even better quality of life for everyone who has asthma.
Most asthma medication is delivered using an inhaler device.
This ensures that very small amounts of medication are delivered directly into the lungs. There are a variety of inhalers available. It is important that you use a device that you are comfortable with. Your doctor or nurse will advise you on the most appropriate device and should demonstrate how to use it correctly. There are two main types of asthma medication - relievers and preventers.