Stay on top of allergies and asthma as spring blooms
Plus Murray Bridge Medical Centres' Doctor Jose Valerio encourages men to check their health by booking regular appointments with their general practitioner.
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Coming into spring certainly looks beautiful with blossoming flowers, a warm breeze and buzzing bees.
But the Murray Bridge Medical Centre reminds those with allergies or asthma, to stay mindful and up-to-date.
Practice manager Wendy Ziersch said there are certain triggers for both allergies and asthma.
"Especially this time of year with canola out, we really need to be mindful.
"Some things to watch out for if your asthma is getting worse is progressive shortness breath and an increase of preventer use, these can be signs of a potentially more serious asthmatic episode.
"Ensure that you're emergency protocols and medications are up to date and don't be afraid to use a spacer on Ventolin inhalers; it allows for a deeper, overall distribution of the medication," she said
Doctor Jose Valerio says for asthma patients the asthma control test is essential.
"Patients often want a quick visit in and out but sometimes we can do better as far as highlighting to them the risks and helping to realise they're not controlled."
By filling out the questionnaire, it will help your doctor make an informed decision on treatments, he said.
Dr Valerio also suggested for the animal lovers allergic to their pets to create a separate no pet zone.
"It could be in another room for example, or some place you spend a lot of time to relax," he said.
Doctor Jose Valerio encourages men to check their health
Doctor Jose Valerio is no longer the new doctor on the block at Murray Bridge Medical Centre, he's been on site for a couple months now.
Dr Valerio will be focusing on male patients at the clinic: "It's been great so far."
Although, he admits it can be tricky to encourage male clients to come in and make regular health appointments.
"Everyone's invincible until they're not," Dr Valerio said.
Usually men will come in after a friend has had a health episode, and that becomes a strong influence, he said.
"Once patients make that initial contact they realise it wasn't so bad, and come again earlier."
Ms Ziersch said they were fortunate to have Dr Valerio's expertise on board at the clinic.
"It's great for men to get routine bloods and checkups so then we know what their 'normal' baseline is, including medical conditions like diabetes," Ms Ziersch said
"Skin cancer, are also especially important for people who are working outdoors; the tradies, council workers, farmers, and builders."
For appointments with Dr Valerio please call the Murray Bridge Medical Centre; 8531 2988.
- More information: Visit www.murraybridgemedical.com.au, call 8531 2988 or visit Murray Bridge Medical Centre at 35-37 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge from 8am-6pm on weekdays, 8am-9pm on Wednesdays, or 9am-4pm on Saturdays.
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