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Should I go to my gp tomorrow?

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Can anyone give me some advice, since 8pm tonight I have done nothing but wheeze and cough on and off all evening.I have taken my blue reliever 3 times since, it works for a while then stop. Should i to the doctors in the morning?

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Hi Carole and welcome to AUK!

I am sure one of the more experienced regulars will be able to give you specific help/support.

Take care,

Derek

Carole - I would say if you are worried about your asthma and by the sound of what you say then YES see a GP tomorrow!

GP's would rather you see them earlier when problems arise with asthma as its more easily treated and is safer for YOU too!

Good luck Carole and please let us know how you go on!

Welcome to Asthma UK Forums too (AUK)!

Im Donna aka Wheezer - one the many brittle asthmatics on here!

Just reporting back..

I went to the doctors this morning in as an emergnancy , after problems trying to get an appointment. I have been put on a short 3 day course of steriod tablets, but must must go back if it gets worst. Thank-you both for your advise.

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Hello Carole,

Glad you went to see GP today.

Please don't be worried about seeing your doctor with asthma symptoms If they are worrying you at all.

The earlier they can be controled the better you will feel.

Do you have an treatment plan or one of the asthma cards?

A treatment plan (filled in by GP or Asthma nurse) will tell you when to step up treatment and when to get help.

Take care

Kate

XXX

Carole

I am very pleased to hear that GP has given you some treatment!

For those people who don't take a regular steroids a 3 day course can do alot of good hun!

If after the course things stay the same or before if things get worse please go back to your GP as they asked!

Like Kate said and I said before its alot easier for a GP to treat you earlier on than if things get really bad hun!

(((Hugs))) to you Carole and stick around we mad as hatters here!

Pop over to camping2 thread where most of us hang out lol!

Everyone is welcome here lol!

Take care hun!

Donna aka Wheezer

PS....Also like Kate said if you DONT have an Asthma Action Plan next time ask you GP or see surgery Asthma nurse to get one sorted out!

Thank you for replying, no I do not have an asthma plan, I will ask about it next time i go to the doctors or see the nurse. I have an asthma attack card I carry round with me. love carole.

I am feeling much better today, I am on my second day of steriod tablet now. One more day to go.

Thanx for update Carole Glad you feeling better !!

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