Asthma in Golden Horn: 24/7 On-Call Doctor, Online Prescription and Local Support
Treatment for asthma in Golden Horn, Istanbul: video consultation with an English, German or Turkish-speaking doctor, e-prescription for the local pharmacy, and visits to your accommodation in selected areas.
Quick facts
| Doctors | English-, German- and Turkish-speaking physician |
|---|---|
| Best for | Holidaymakers and long-stay guests |
| How | Online doctor consultation by video |
| Includes | Advice and e-prescription if suitable |
| Area | Golden Horn, Istanbul |
Typical symptoms
- Symptoms triggered by dust, pollen, smoke or cold air
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
Why asthma happens
Allergens such as pollen and dust mites, infections, smoke, exercise, cold air and stress. Travel can bring new triggers, such as dusty rooms, pollen and smoky bars.
Understanding asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness.
What to know about asthma in Golden Horn
The Golden Horn shoreline and its ferries mean hours of sun and wind outdoors. Long walking days, heat and crowds can slow recovery, so build in rest and shade and tell the doctor how your days are going.
Travel guide to Golden Horn
The Golden Horn, called Halic in Turkish, is an inlet separating the old peninsula from Beyoglu. Trip for travellers: ride the cable car up to Pierre Loti hill, visit the Eyup Sultan Mosque and browse the shops of Balat and Eminonu.
Getting asthma treated in Golden Horn
The doctor goes over your symptoms and medicines, allows replace lost or empty inhalers and explains what to do in a flare-up. Please tell us the exact names and doses of your inhalers. Typical choices are reliever inhalers, preventer inhalers (inhaled corticosteroids) and, in a flare-up, short courses of oral steroids.
- Keep your asthma plan and medicine names with you
- Do not skip doses because you feel well
- Carry your reliever inhaler at all times and take preventer medicines as prescribed
Your visit step by step
- Contact us on WhatsApp or through the booking link and share your location in Golden Horn.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
- Show the prescription at a pharmacy near you in Golden Horn and collect the medicine.
Avoiding asthma on holiday
Take preventer medicines as prescribed, know your triggers, carry your reliever inhaler at all times and keep your asthma plan up to date.
Emergency in Turkey: call 112. Online visits are not for life-threatening conditions or controlled-substance prescriptions.
Questions travellers ask
Can I get asthma treatment in Golden Horn?
Treatment for asthma is available here whenever you need it, by video, with medicine from a local pharmacy.
When should I see a doctor in person for asthma?
Severe breathlessness, being unable to speak in full sentences, blue lips, a reliever inhaler that no longer helps, or exhaustion. Call 112.
Which languages does the doctor speak?
You can talk to the doctor in English, German or Turkish.
Can children be assessed for asthma online?
Many children can be assessed by video. Infants and anyone who looks very unwell should be examined face to face.
What should I have ready for the video visit?
Your passport details, the name of your hotel or address in Golden Horn, a list of your medicines and allergies, and photos if there is a rash, wound or eye problem.
Also asked about in Golden Horn
References
- NHS. Asthma
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.