Understanding things

[LeiLey]

Hi all, Just another query from me as quite a newbie still. I have been using the clenil 100 x 2 puffs twice a day now for a couple of weeks. (Suspected asthma but not confirmed). Blue inhaler as required. I go to the asthma nurse next week for the 1st time to check inhaler technique etc. I feel like I am a bit less breathless on exertion/walking up stairs.

However I still get the ‘air hunger’ on a night (unsure if this is asthma related) but I’m a bit reluctant to take the reliever inhaler every night for this before I see the nurse, especially if the clenil should be helping things by now.

Could this symptom be classed as reason to take the blue/does anyone else get this?

Also most mornings I I feel like I need a good cough and then spit (sorry) clear phlem into a tissue once or twice. I’m wondering also if this is information I should tell the nurse next week.

Hope this makes sense 👍 Advice welcome thank you LeiLey x

[twinkly29]

Definitely tell the nurse - nothing you say or ask she'll think is silly, especially the things you've mentioned here.

The Clenil will be kicking in now but it can take more weeks to fully be effective, so things may improve further. However, do tell the nurse shy symptoms you had, still got, that have beci6 different as it will help her to plan next steps.

The coughing in the morning can be quite common. I get it when things are less settled, in the build up to issues and, like now, after an exacerbation. That may also improve but again tell the nurse.

I would use your blue inhaler in the evening and see if it helps. If you can, do your peak flow first and again 15 mins afterwards as it's all evidence for the nurse. If she can see that you're needing the blue but it's helping with peak flow and symptoms, she may monitor for longer or maybe add in/change to something else.

[LeiLey in reply to twinkly29]

Ohh thank you again for your advice, I will take the blue inhaler on a night to see if it helps things. And do more before and after peak flows with the blue inhaler.

Thanks I will tell the asthma nurse my concerns/questions as well, at least I know I’m not being daft by asking😘

[LeiLey in reply to LeiLey]

Ps sorry forgot to say that I hoe you’re well x

[twinkly29 in reply to LeiLey]

Your questions are definitely not silly and even if they were then it's better to ask than not know.

And thanks, not really but better than Saturday night (ended up in hospital). Home now though, the bonus of covid being that my cons wanted me out ASAP (I can do a fair bit of recovery at home when needed) so I got to escape earlier than normal.

[LeiLey in reply to twinkly29]

Aw thank you.

Pleased you are home now 👍 and hope you keep improving!? Take it easy, LeiLey x