See a Doctor for Asthma in Kadikoy: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Looking for help with asthma in Kadikoy? Speak to a doctor by video at any hour, receive an e-prescription if treatment is appropriate and collect your medicine locally in Istanbul.
Quick facts
| Location | Kadikoy, Istanbul |
|---|---|
| Availability | Around the clock |
| How | Video visit, hotel visit in selected areas |
| Best for | Holidaymakers and long-stay guests |
| Topic | Asthma |
Kadikoy: local notes for asthma
Kadikoy’s market and food streets on the Asian side make food-related tummy troubles common. Late nights, alcohol and little sleep can make many conditions harder to shake, so rest, drink water and tell the doctor what you have been drinking and taking.
Travel guide to Kadikoy
Kadikoy was ancient Chalcedon, long before the old peninsula across the water grew. Tourist tip: take the ferry from Eminonu, graze the fish and produce market and stroll Moda’s seafront; Bagdat Caddesi nearby is the main fashion street.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness.
How asthma feels
- Chest tightness
- Wheezing
- Symptoms triggered by dust, pollen, smoke or cold air
- Shortness of breath
- Cough, especially at night or with exercise
Causes and risk factors
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.
How asthma is treated
A doctor can review your symptoms, check your medicines, help you renew lost or empty inhalers and advise what to do during a flare-up. Please tell us the exact names and doses of your inhalers. Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest 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
- Carry your reliever inhaler at all times and take preventer medicines as prescribed
- Avoid known triggers and smoky places
- Do not skip doses since you feel well
From message to medicine in Kadikoy
- Tell us on WhatsApp where in Kadikoy you are and what is bothering you.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
- Collect your medicine from a pharmacy in Kadikoy.
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.
Life-threatening symptoms need an ambulance: dial 112 in Turkey. Online doctors cannot prescribe controlled substances.
FAQ
Can I get asthma treatment in Kadikoy?
Yes. An on-demand doctor is available 24/7 by video anywhere in Kadikoy, and the e-prescription can be used at a local pharmacy.
When should I see a doctor in person for asthma?
Call 112 for severe breathlessness, being unable to speak in full sentences, blue lips, a reliever inhaler that no longer works, or exhaustion.
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.
Which languages does the doctor speak?
Dr. Elif Yasbala consults in English, German and Turkish.
Which pharmacy should I use in Kadikoy?
Any pharmacy (eczane) will accept an e-prescription. If it is late, ask a nearby pharmacy for the on-duty one.
Other common problems in Kadikoy
References
- NHS. Asthma
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. Use this as general guidance; your own doctor’s advice always comes first.