Hyde and Partners Medical Centre has been part of the local community for over 45 years.

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(08) 8522 3444
(08) 8523 1110
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Gawler SA 5118
Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Public Holidays
Closed

Burn-offs, fires, and asthma

Living in Australia, it’s inevitable that burn-offs will happen throughout spring before any fire-bans kicks in. This generally causes no problems, but for people with asthma who have airways that are more sensitive, it’s important to keep in mind that burn-offs (and fires) can be a cause of stress and anxiety.

According to Asthma Australia, the things that set off or start symptoms are called triggers, and every person with asthma may experience these ‘triggers’ differently. Some common triggers include cold and flu, dust mites, smoke, exercise, and pollen.

For asthma sufferers living in Australia, it’s important to keep this under control with the right preventer medicine along with understanding how to react if exposed to a certain trigger - like smoke from a burn-off or fire, or even pollen on a windy day. It’s also very important to be aware that a trigger can linger long after air pollution or fire threat has subsided.

To reduce exposure to smoke as much as possible, those with asthma should stay indoors with the windows closed and do as little outdoor activity as possible, along with using re-circulated air in the car. Anyone with asthma living in a high-risk fire zone should also include asthma management in their fire safety survival plan.

If you have any questions about your asthma and appropriate management of your symptoms, please book in for a consultation with your doctor.

After Hours

In case of any life-threatening medical accident or emergency, patients should always contact an ambulance immediately on 000.

After-hours, emergency and urgent treatment is available at Gawler Health Service Accident & Emergency Department. 

For out of hours medical advice, please call the National Home Doctor Service 13 74 25.

Gawler GP Inc. does not bulk bill and a fee will apply. On-call responsibilities are shared between doctors from several practices in the Gawler area. You may therefore not be attended by one of the doctors from this practice. Patients presenting at the Gawler Health Service are attending a private outpatient service and will be billed by the attending doctor.