Asthma affects around 2.5 million Australians - that’s 1 in every 9, and a common reason for poor control is inhaler technique.
As part of asthma week I want to make sure that all asthmatics have an up to date action plan in place. This ensures that you and others around you know what to do if your asthma worsens. So I’ll be giving you the opportunity to pop by and check your inhaler technique to make sure your getting the most out of your medication.
If you haven’t been diagnosed with asthma but have symptoms, such as breathlessness, wheezing, cough or a feeling of tightness in the chest worse in cold weather then come and see me for an examination. With the correct inhalers, asthma is easily controlled. Left alone asthma can be life threatening so it’s important that if you do have asthma you have regular check ups.
Glad to be back at work to see my lovely patients.
How do you start your day?
Before getting to work I make sure I do some exercise in the morning, from a simple jog around the block to gentle weight training followed by brekkie. That way I know I’ve started my day right!
Wishing you all a great week ahead and if you have any concerns please pop by and see me in clinic.
Anxiety, depression, substance misuse and eating disorders are just some of the common mental health problems that affect many of us. In fact over half the population will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives.
Don’t suffer alone. There’s a wealth of help out there, from psychological therapies, support groups, coaching groups, medication and so much more.
If you are concerned about yourself or a friend please seek medical help and pop by and see me in clinic.
Facial profiling is this years biggest trend in the cosmetic industry and this patient opted for changing the shape to help.
Fillers can help to reshape the nose and alter your profile. When placed correctly filler can help to smooth out bumps or hooks on the nose, as seen in this lovely patient.
With no downtime and instant results, it’s clear to see why this has become so popular!
It’s important to be aware that this is a high risk area of treatment and should only be carried out by experienced cosmetic practitioners with good knowledge of local anatomy and potential complications.
If you have any questions or are interested in the procedure, please pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy 😊
Dr Nora x
Warning: any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Even Dr Nora needs a good dentist to help keep her pearly whites healthy, so you should too 😬
It’s dental health week and dentists recommend brushing your teeth for least two minutes in the morning and night using a soft bristled brush with a flexible neck.
It’s really important not to press too hard on your teeth as this can damage your gums and the coating around your teeth, otherwise known as enamel.
But did you know you should also be brushing your tongue? This helps to reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth and helps to keep the breath fresh.
And don’t forget to floss as this removes plaque from between your teeth helping to prevent gum disease.
65% of Australians haven’t seen the dentist in the last two years, don’t be part of the statistic and book your check up today, I’ve already had mine!
For more advice or if you have any concerns pop by and see me in clinic.
