Asthma is a chronic lung condition, characterized by difficulty in breathing. People with asthma have extra sensitive airways. The airways react by narrowing or obstructing when they become irritated. This makes it difficult for the air to move in and out. This narrowing or obstruction can cause one or a combination of the following symptoms: wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.
It is estimated that 2.5 million Canadians are affected by asthma. Asthma’s severity is different from person to person. It can flare up at any time and then not appear for long periods.
Today, Asthma can be managed well, especially if you take an active part in your care. We look forward to working together with you and helping you to adopt healthier lifestyle choices, and to help you improve your quality of life.
The Adult Asthma Clinic is located at St. Joseph's Health Centre in the Ambulatory Care Centre, Ground floor, Glendale Wing.
Our team provides information to the patient to better manage their condition in order to decrease the possibility of admission to the Emergency Department. We have health professionals such as respirologists, registered nurses, registered dietitians, registered pharmacists, and pulmonary technologists who can assist you. By meeting with our Asthma Clinic team, you will learn more about your condition. It is our hope that this information will help you to better manage your care and thus, feel better. In managing your care more closely, we will try to decrease the need for you to be an inpatient in the hospital.
In order to get an appointment at the Adult Asthma Clinic you must be refered by your family doctor or respirologist.
Please register for each visit in the Registration office, located on the ground floor of the hospital, by the Tranquility Entrance.
We strongly encourage a family member to accompany you to your appointment. We are also able to arrange for an interpreter to meet with you and the clinic team, if you wish. Please advise our booking office at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled appointment if you require an interpreter.
Patients should bring their hospital blue card, health card and ALL medications, vitamins and supplements in the original bottles, not just a list of medications.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your first appointment to allow time to register.
During your initial visit you will meet with the members of our Asthma Clinic team take several diagnostic tests such as blood work, chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests. Your initial appointment will take approximately 2 hours.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call 416-530-6043 from Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We require a minimum of 48 hours notice for cancellation of your appointment. This will give us the opportunity to book another patient into the clinic.
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Page last updated: April 30, 2010
