A few weeks ago I had a 7 day course of Prednisolone that really cleared the wheeziness I had. A week after finishing the course I went back last Wednesday and Dr said my chest was clear.
On Thursday I started with a much worse wheeze on breathing in and out together with an irritating cough. It's all worse than it was and although I have no temperature if the Dr could listen to my chest now he wouldn't need a stethoscope. I wonder if I have an infection?
Steam inhalation with menthol crystals is the best form of relief although it doesn't last long. I've been using my blue inhaler more.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
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I'd suggest seeking further assistance, maybe see if you can see the Asthma Nurse for the practise? Also what's your PEF/FEV1 like at the minute? It's not something I'd worry over, but they're useful indicators of how your lungs are functioning!
If you've got a noticeable wheeze and an increased rescue inhaler usage, it would suggest to me you need a little more pharmacalogical support. You don't mention an inhaled steroid inhaler or long term reliever medication, do you use these? If not it might be pertinent to enquire if these are useful in your situation.
I've always found that a course of Pred is fine, but unless I taper them off I'm straight back to square one.
I hope things improve but if you're at all concerned then seeking help now is always better than in a crisis.
As Hay said below, it's not bothering the Dr, they are being paid to ensure you can manage your health conditions effectively. If you are still wheezing then they've not got your asthma back under control. We generally don't want to make a fuss, but you know when you're not right and if you're feeling that then better a GP visit than an Ambo, A&E and hospital stay...
Do you have a walk in service where you live? If not, looks like you'll be spending your morning waiting for triage tomorrow. Hope you get it sorted soon.
The prednisolone is only suppressing the allergy. When your clear you feel like superman and possibly intake more than normal, so when the prednisolone wears off, you feel worse. Next time around continue with the prednisolone at about 7mg daily. This will keep you at bay although the doctor will not recommend it. Try looking at your diet, remove gluten and monitor the difference. I been fighting asthma for 15 years but I finally won the battle. But it's a long haul.
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