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Typical 10 weeks after I was last ill and having a flare up! I’ve now come down with a cold/ virus- lost my voice, sore throat, tiredness and blocked nose!

I just don’t want it ending up on my chest! Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to avoid it going on my chest?

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Hi Lotti 321 I'm feeling the same since yesterday although havnt lost my voice yet..im dreading it going down on my chest.. I remember my husband always believed in hot red lemonade for a flu and colds.. We'll i was feeling all bunged up last night so I decided to give it a go.. This morning my nose is cleared its running like a tap but better than being clogged up..you just bring a cup of red lemonade to the boil and drink it as hot as you can.. Worth a try..

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Wheezycat

Is it part of your asthma action plan to increase your preventer in this situation? If so do it promptly.

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Already on the max treatment. So unable to increase my preventers 😫

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Hollyhops

Hi Lotti. 321 just wondering how your feeling today. I'm much the same.. Going to ring doc to see should I start taking my rescue pack of antibiotics (I was given them to take with me to Spain but didn't need them) I fear It might go to my chest as I have a bit of a cough this morn.. Hope your feeling a bit better.. X

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Lotti_321- in reply to Hollyhops

I’m feeling much the same 😔 my voice & cold symptoms are a lot better. My voice is coming back yey! My cough is getting deeper in my large airways. I nipped to the drs and they have issued me with a delayed prescription for some antibiotics as got a temperature but my chest is currently clear- oh how many times I’ve heard that!

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