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My GP has written to me - I am overdue for an appointment ref my asthma.

To be honest it is unlikely I will bother - my GP has referred me to an ENT specialist and back to my respitory specialist- they pretty much admitted there was little else they could do for me the last time I went. So they may as well use the appointment for somebody else.

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When was then,ast time you went? Things could have changed and some new or more tests may help. It is up to you and I do know how you feel sometimes it is easier not to bother than be told the same thing over again.

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Daragonfly26

You need to go they have to keep.you annual asthma record up to date . I am under 2 asthma specialist but still see asthma nurse it is very quick just ticking the boxes but it is what allows you to get flu jab gives them certain funding I think I see diabetic nurse as well but under the hospital team just keeps their records up to date hope this helps xxx

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angievere in reply toDaragonfly26

Very true. I would still go.

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QuietChest

Why don't you phone Practice nurse and see what she says? It is good to keep links rather than appear on records as not attending/ accepting invitations

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hb1977

Hi

I have similar issues; asthma nurse appointments at my local surgery do seem a 'paper exercise' as I'm managed by my local hospital and a difficult asthma clinic. I don't go anymore but the GP just records the info required when I go for some other reason! I also find it annoying as the surgery get paid for these checks regardless of the quality of the appointment and advice given!

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