We have two subsections of our respiratory clinic.

Asthma Clinic

COPD Clinic


The clinic is run by two nurses with specialist interest in respiratory care.

Desri Dyer holds the National Respiratory Training Centre Diploma in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Ann Marie Reynolds holds the NRTC Asthma Diploma and is currently working towards the NRTC COPD Diploma.

The nurses keep their knowledge updated with regular reading, attending courses and both belong to the South West Respiratory Forum.

Lynn is also involved in the respiratory clinic as a technician taking detailed breathing tests (spirometry).

The two main respiratory conditions seen in the clinic are Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease however we sometimes see patients with other respiratory problems such as bronchitis, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency, hyperventilation and childhood wheeze.

In addition to these clinic times a respiratory nurse is available everyday (except during annual leave) for telephone advice.