Special school.

[I8tories]

In 50s/early 60s, tratement for asthma was very basic, no inhalers, mainly barbiturate based, ephedrine, Franol and Amesec (both conning ephedrine )

When 9, it was decided to send me to a special boarding school, known as an Open Air School. These were located in very clean air parts of the country.

Whilst my asthma improved enough, to allow me to play sports, there were unfortunate tragedies which rammed home the seriousness of asthma. Two deaths occurred whilst I was there, one from a serious infection, who died in hospital, the other boy, was a brittle type asthmatic, went from the dormatory to the loo, one night. Didn't return, so went down to loo, no reply, someone look over top, and he was on the floor. We got him out, and, as all tough CPR attempted it whist nurse aroused. Too late, Paul was dead. It was cardiac arrest.

Still remember the names of those two 50 od years on.

[starveycat]

Dear 18stories that is so sad. My Mother died at 28 all she needed was an anti biotics that was not available to her . we are certainly lucky to have the health service we have even though we complain about it. Take care of yourself gentle hug on its way ♥

[I8tories in reply to starveycat]

Sitting Ing Summer House/Rain House, with heater on. Very comfy. Got a spare chair.

[starveycat in reply to I8tories]

Great get the kettle on !!!! ♥

[I8tories in reply to starveycat]

Got kettle and fridge for beer and wine.

Tea, coffee, beer or wine. Bit wet for a barbecue

[starveycat]

Yippee ♥♥♥

[I8tories in reply to starveycat]

See you at 3pm, cake stand be full. Dargeeling or Earl Grey. May be Assam