Help I'm at a loss...

[Glen68]

I'm a 49 year old man... in relatively good health. I've always had mild asthma ever since I was a child. I suffered 1 attack when I was 6 that needed hospital intervention and nothing as serious ever since. I've enjoyed sport and exercise with little to no ill effects. I of course get wheezy and tight chested when I get colds and flu's but that's always been about it.

However......

I had a very bad flu this Xmas, the worse I've ever had to be honest. I started taking becotide (always had it on prescription but never used it) but ever since I started taking it I seem to be getting some strange symptoms.

Hoarse voice

Tight rib cage and lower chest

Reduced lung capacity..some days 450, some 600!

A constant feeling of not being able to take a deep breath

All strangely with NO wheezing, so its not like the asthma I love and know!

I went to the doctors who gave me Prednisone and it worked well however all the above are back. Could they be Becotide side effects related?

[Damon1864]

It could well be side effects, worth mentioning to your GP. Have a good day,let us know how you get on. Take care 😊 xxx Bernadette

[WheezyAnne]

It could be, though Becotide is one of the earlier stage medications, it is still a steroid. Have a word with your Pharmacist. There are many different inhalers out there now.

[Minushabens]

Make sure you drink water & rinse your mouth after every inhaler puff - that might help the voice.

As for the other symptoms, it sounds like you're still struggling so maybe you need another round of steroids/anti-biotics to shift it?

[ChrissieMons]

You will need to go back to the GP to find out if you still have an infection. In any event, Becotide may not be the right medication for you - how long have you had it lying around? It is true that many people on this site have recurring infections which is very frustrating - perhaps some good, warmer weather will help! You could also think about anything you might have developed an allergy to - see if anti-histamines work. In any event, I think that going back to the GP and having a proper talk about this should help.