Block 3, Basement 1, Clinic A .
Saturday : 8.00am – 12.00pm
Tel : 6321 4377
Fax : 6225 0210


Asthma is an inflammatory airway disease that affects about 5% of the adult population. The Asthma Clinic was established in Singapore General Hospital in March 1993. It involves a multidisciplinary team of respiratory physicians, pharmacists, respiratory technicians and nurses.

The aim of the clinic is to help asthma patients achieve a better understanding of their condition and to optimise their asthma medication.Patients are encouraged to play a more active role in the management of their asthma.

The department is one of 6 centres involved in the Ministry of Health's National Programme for Asthma.



The following are emphasised over an average of 3 visits to the clinic:

1. Asthma Action Plan

This is formulated with 4 objectives:

• To help patients recognise symptoms of an asthma attack
• To educate patients so that they know when their condition is deteriorating
• To counsel patients on how to avoid an attack
• To teach patients how to handle an asthmatic attack
  
  2. Inhaler Technique
  
  3. Roles of Medications (relievers and preventors) 

        Click here for Asthma Action Plan to maintain Asthma Control