See a Doctor for Asthma in Selimiye: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Asthma while travelling in Selimiye? Message us, describe how you feel and the on-call doctor will guide you, day or night, without a trip to a clinic.
What to know about asthma in Selimiye
Selimiye suits walkers and explorers, but sun, ticks, insects and uneven paths mean minor injuries and bites are common. Other places within reach include Bozburun, Kumlubuku, Adakoy. Remote tours and outdoor days make it harder to reach help, so carry water, basic supplies and your medicines, and contact us early.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness.
Typical symptoms
- Chest tightness
- Cough, especially at night or with exercise
- Shortness of breath
- Symptoms triggered by dust, pollen, smoke or cold air
Causes and risk factors
Triggers include allergens like pollen and house-dust mites, infections, smoke, exertion, cold air and stress; a trip may bring new ones, from musty rooms to smoky venues.
How to lower your risk of asthma
Take preventer medicines as prescribed, know your triggers, carry your reliever inhaler at all times and keep your asthma plan up to date.
Getting asthma treated in Selimiye
The physician 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. Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest reliever inhalers, preventer inhalers (inhaled corticosteroids) and, in a flare-up, short courses of oral steroids.
- Carry your reliever inhaler at all times and take preventer medicines as prescribed
- Do not skip doses since you feel well
- Keep your asthma plan and medicine names with you
How it works: asthma care in Selimiye
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Selimiye.
- The doctor talks to you by video and asks about your symptoms and history.
- The doctor sends any prescription straight to your WhatsApp or inbox.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
FAQ
Can I get asthma treatment in Selimiye?
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?
Call 112 for severe breathlessness, being unable to speak in full sentences, blue lips, a reliever inhaler that no longer works, or exhaustion.
Will I receive a prescription for asthma?
If treatment is appropriate, yes. The doctor sends an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email that you show at any pharmacy in Selimiye. Controlled substances cannot be prescribed online.
References
- NHS. Asthma
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. The content here is general and cannot replace individual medical advice.