Hi all
I am 36 and was diagnosed with 'severe' Asthma in June where I also caught a chest infection. After a couple of months, my chest settled down but has been playing up for the past 2 months.
I am using the steroid inhaler (6 puffs a day), together with a long acting inhaler. I saw my Asthma nurse on Friday who has prescribed me Montelukast tablets. She has said if these do not help to get the Asthma under control, I will be referred to a specialist.
At the moment, I am having to use my reliever at least 6 times a day and I have had a cough since this all started which because of the coughing, makes me feel achy and just generally tired.
My question is - IF I have to see a specialist, what treatment can they offer that is different to what I have tried and am currently taking?
Thanks all.