Whether remote consultation is possible differs by regulation and period. If you enquire by telephone before attending, we will tell you the current basis accurately.

However, with respiratory conditions there is much that has to be confirmed directly. Breath sounds, pharyngeal findings, and tongue and pulse examination affect the prescription. Particularly for a first visit, attending is more accurate.

The following are not situations to judge remotely: breathlessness, chest pain, a continuing high fever, blood in the sputum, or the lips turning blue. In these cases you should receive respiratory medicine or emergency care.

If an asthma attack is suspected, use the inhaler you were prescribed and go to an emergency department immediately.