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hi

I had an attack today whilst out it took 8 puffs of my reliver to calm it down. I know a few things triggered this attack. I dont have a spacer and was just using my reliver as i was told by my gp. I had to rest for a while afterwards but im still having the tightness in my chest. Im not sure what to do and if i can have more of my reliver

Amanda

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8 Puffs and no relief sounds like the reliever is not working. Go to the doctor or hospital before it gets worse. Asthma attacks can turn badly without warning. I went to the hospital with what I would consider a much milder asthma attack than most that I've gone to the hospital for in the past and I arrived at the hospital in respiratory arrest, unconscious for three days and hooked up to a respirator. It's not worth it.

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ok well am going to try some more reliver. But im keeping my eye on it. My asthma is moderate but not under control so im getting use to attacks

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Definately try getting a spacer from your doctors. They are on prescription, don't know if pharmacies can sell them too maybe? Have you got an action plan or seen an asthma nurse at GPs?

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i have no action plan. I saw the dr at the gps yesterday and he made me an appointment to see the asthma nurse on the 19th april. So quite a while till it

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You sound a bit like me!

As I originally posted - I saw the GP yesterday & was told to take 2 puffs of my Salamol inhaler every 2 hours, which I've been doing, but I still feel so very ill, - & no improvement at all.

Feeling very frustrated, thinking a trip to A&E may be on the cards, but I'm trying to hang on to see the Asthma Nurse tomorrow afternoon.

Do hope you get it sorted & start to feel better!

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yeah i know how that feels im not going to a&e untill im on my last legs

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