Aminophylline level

[Zachie]

My Brompton appts are now always by phone/video. They used to check my blood aminophylline level regularly when I attended cl8nics in person so obviously this is not currently being done. My breathing is so bad now that even getting from living room to toilet and back I need to recover. Just wondering how others were having their bloods checked as I’m wanting to increase my dosage to see if it helps. Gp has told me not to take more as it’s a fine balance between being ok and toxic.

Thanks for any help / advice .

[twinkly29]

They're right that it is a balance. Bad breathing can also mean too high a level though. Your GP should be able to do a test to check your level.

[ninelives]

Bless you do hope you feel better soon

Pre pandemic I had levels checked every 6 months.

Please seek medical advice -dont be tempted to alter meds without consulting your doctor's.

Good luck

[Huchin95]

Your GP can check your levels? I get mine checked every 6 months and when I was discharged a couple of weeks ago, my levels were all over the place so they’ve been checked twice at the surgery. Definitely call on Monday and ask for an appointment/seek further help if you think you’re flaring. Do you have an action plan?

[Angelgoth]

I am also under the Brompton and I get my theophylline levels checked every 6 months. last time was at my Gp surgery