Pains in upper back

[Craftygirl58]

I have been having slight pain in my upper back and front of my chest, but other wise feel well. I have been taking more of my ventolin as finding chest feeling a bit tight, checked my peak flow and that's fine. Unable to get in touch with Dr's as they have problems with staff and covid.

[twinkly29]

Pain can often be muscular strain as a result of breathing strangely, often nothing to be concerned about. But if you have increased asthma symptoms anyway then you need to call your GP (they must have a system in place for speaking to people) or, failing that, call 111.

[Poobah]

Pain related to asthma can be a sign that things are deteriorating. You say your chest has been tighter and that you've been taking more Ventolin. Give 111 a call and explain your GP practice isn't available and they'll be able to ensure you see a GP in order to review your treatment plan.

[Mariachristina76]

Maybe a infection and you need steroids.because I had the same symptoms for three weeks and had a go to the hospital because my doctor is not seeing patients and the stand doctors would not give me anything.

[Itswonderful]

Definitely phone 111.