Breathing easier, on good days and bad.
Written action plans, inhaler technique checks, spirometry and regular reviews for asthma and COPD. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Good to know before you book.
A written action plan
Your action plan tells you what to do every day, when symptoms get worse, and in an emergency.
Review it at least once a year.
Book a review (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Bring your puffers
Many people use their inhaler in a way that delivers less medicine than it should.
A quick technique check can make a big difference.
Book a review (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Vaccines help
Flu and other vaccines help protect people with lung conditions.
Your GP or nurse will check what you are due for.
About immunisationBulk billed consultations
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
See all fees
Find the care that fits.
Choose a topic to see what is involved, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
Keeping asthma in check.
Good asthma control means few symptoms, no night waking and no limits on activity. A written action plan, regular preventer use if prescribed, correct inhaler technique, and knowing your triggers all help.
Review your asthma at least once a year, and after any flare-up or hospital visit.
- Book an asthma review
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Severe asthma attack? Follow your action plan and call 000 if you are struggling to breathe or speak, or your lips look blue.
How do I know my asthma is well controlled?
Few daytime symptoms, no night waking, rarely needing your reliever, and no limits on activity.
Do children need action plans for school?
Yes. Your GP can complete one.
Living well with COPD.
COPD is a long-term lung condition, most often linked to smoking. Spirometry confirms the diagnosis. Quitting smoking, staying active, pulmonary rehabilitation, vaccines and a written action plan all help.
Your GP can work with you and allied health professionals as part of a chronic condition plan.
- Book a COPD review
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Is it too late to quit?
No. Quitting at any stage helps your lungs.
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
An exercise and education program for people with lung conditions. Your GP can refer you.
The numbers worth knowing.
Key facts about screening and care, at a glance.
What is due at your age?
Australia's screening programs start at different ages and run on different timeframes. Move the slider to see what generally applies.
40years
General information about Australian programs, not a personal plan. Talk it through with your GP.
Everyone involved, around you.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of your care team to see how it fits together.
Your care team
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Exercise and education for lung conditions, by referral.
Your GPs.
Any of our GPs can help. These GPs list related areas among their interests. All are bulk billing GPs for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Chronic disease including diabetes and heart health, asthma and COPD, and healthy ageing.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)General adult medicine, nutrition and care of older adults.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Female GP Registrar. Chronic disease, women's health and care of older adults.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Emergency medicine background, skin cancer checks, chronic disease and minor procedures.
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Make the most of your appointment.
A little preparation gives you and your GP more time for what matters to you.
What to bring
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What your care will cost.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
Bulk billed
GP consultations
GP consultations for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Fee may apply
Some items and procedures
Some consumables, devices and privately purchased items. Reception will tell you first.
Set by the provider
Other providers
Pathology, imaging, allied health and specialists set their own fees.
If things change between visits.
- Getting worse?(02) 6543 8424Call reception and tell them things have changed, so you can be seen at the right time.
- When we are closed1800 022 222healthdirect, for health advice any time of day or night. Lung Foundation Australia is on 1800 654 301.
- In an emergency000Chest pain, pressure or tightness, or sudden breathlessness. The nearest emergency departments are at Muswellbrook and Scone hospitals.
Signs that need urgent help
- Chest pain, pressure or tightness, or sudden breathlessness
- A severe asthma attack: struggling to breathe or speak, or blue lips
- Confusion, drowsiness or collapse in someone with diabetes
- A severe allergic reaction after a vaccine or medicine
Asthma and COPD questions, answered.
If yours is not here, call (02) 6543 8424 and reception will help.
Is it bulk billed?
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
How often should asthma be reviewed?
At least once a year, and after any flare-up.
Can you check my inhaler technique?
Yes. Bring your puffers and spacer.
Is spirometry available?
Yes, at the surgery.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Aberdeen Surgery is currently accepting new patients. Book online any hour through HotDoc or call (02) 6543 8424.
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Related reading and services.
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- Diabetes careService
- ImmunisationService
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This page is general health information. It is not advice about your own situation and does not replace a consultation with your doctor. In an emergency, call 000.
Asthma and COPD, close to home.
Book online any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.