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| Where can you find us? | 239 Oxford St. E., London. |
| Who to contact with questions? | Patient Questions Website Questions |
| Who to contact when you are making a referral? | Telephone: 519-433-2242 Fax: 519-645-7565 |
| Link to Website | http://www.blyttle.com/ |
Our Service
Goals of the Asthma Clinic
- Assist in the diagnosis of asthma in children with respiratory symptoms
- Identify triggers of asthma, such as allergies, second hand smoke, or other environmental problems, and assist in the control of these triggers
- Investigate and treat conditions which either mimic or aggravate asthma, such as sinus disease, gastroesophogeal reflux disease, cystic fibrosis, immunodeficiency, aspiration or congenital malformations
- Educate the parent/patient to manage asthma, including techniques of self-monitoring (if indicated or requested), with an approach to achieve the least amount of medication for the fewest symptoms, and no side effects
- Educate students, residents, physicians and other health care workers with regards to paediatric asthma
- Work with the Paediatric Emergency and other health care professionals to reduce hospital admissions
- Provide assistance in outreach programs for smaller communities
- Work with the Lung Association
- Initiate or participate in research regarding paediatric asthma
