NewTeleDoc Medical offers online telehealth consultations with AHPRA-registered Australian GPs for non-emergency asthma management. If you require a repeat prescription for your regular, stable preventer or reliever inhaler, you can submit a 3-minute online eScript request ($25). For symptom reviews, pathology, or specialist referral letters, book a standard GP consultation ($49). In an acute asthma attack or emergency, call 000 immediately.
Telehealth Asthma Management & Inhaler Repeat Prescriptions
Manage stable asthma and renew regular inhaler prescriptions conveniently from home. Speak with an Australian-registered GP for asthma reviews, eScript renewals, formal Asthma Action Plans, and medical certificates.
💡 Asthma Control Check
According to the National Asthma Council Australia guidelines, good asthma control means needing your blue/grey reliever (e.g. Ventolin/Salbutamol) less than 2 days per week, having no night-time waking, and no restriction on normal physical activity. If you rely on your reliever frequently, your GP can review your preventer strategy to keep your lungs protected long-term.
Common Asthma Medications & Management
Understanding the role of reliever and preventer therapies in Australian asthma care.
| Medication Category | Primary Function | Examples | Telehealth GP Service Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relievers (SABA) | Relaxes airway muscles quickly during acute tightness or wheeze | Saline/Salbutamol (Ventolin, Asmol, Airomir) | Repeat eScript issuance for verified existing patients; technique review |
| Preventers (ICS) | Reduces airway swelling and mucous production over time (daily use) | Fluticasone, Budesonide, Ciclesonide (Flixotide, Pulmicort, Alvesco) | Regular review, dosage adjustment, eScript renewals for ongoing asthma control |
| Combination Inhalers (ICS/LABA) | Combines daily anti-inflammatory protection with long-acting airway opening | Symbicort, Seretide, Breo Ellipta, Flutiform, Trelegy | Maintenance consultation, SMART/MART therapy guidance, prescription renewal |
| Written Asthma Action Plan | Personalised instructions for day-to-day care and managing flare-ups | Official Australian Asthma Action Plan Document | GP review and digital completion for work, school, or childcare requirements |
How Our Online Asthma Consultation Works
Safe, efficient, and thorough telehealth assessment with an Australian GP.
Medical Review
Your GP evaluates your current asthma symptoms, trigger factors, reliever frequency, and past medication history.
eScript Prescriptions
When clinically appropriate, receive eScripts for preventer or reliever inhalers sent directly to your phone via SMS.
Action Plans & Certificates
Obtain an updated written Asthma Action Plan for school/work, or a digital medical certificate if an acute flare-up required time off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear medical guidance regarding online asthma care in Australia.
Yes. If you have an established diagnosis of asthma and require repeat prescriptions for your regular preventer or reliever inhalers, our doctors can review your current asthma control and issue an eScript via SMS if clinically safe and appropriate.
Yes. A GP can complete or update a formal Australian Asthma Action Plan during your consultation. This document provides step-by-step instructions for increasing medication during flare-ups and is often required by workplaces, schools, and daycare centres.
If you experience mild worsening, follow your written Asthma Action Plan. If you experience moderate-to-severe shortness of breath, administer 4 separate puffs of your blue reliever inhaler through a spacer (shaking and taking 4 breaths per puff), wait 4 minutes, and if there is no improvement, call 000 immediately.
Yes. If an asthma flare-up or viral respiratory infection prevents you from attending work or study, an AHPRA-registered GP can evaluate your condition and issue a digital medical certificate under the Fair Work Act 2009.
Keep Your Asthma Controlled & Inhalers Up to Date
Consult an Australian GP online for inhaler repeats, care plans, and medical certificates.