Finally seen the respiratory consultant!

[WheezyZebra]

This weekend I had my appointment with the respiratory/ asthma consult after waiting around 6 months due to COVID. It was overall very positive and the doctor was lovely and really took the time to listen to me, and agreed that my level of control isn’t acceptable at all.

He sent off some bloods to check my immune system as I’ve had recurrent chest infections requiring antibiotics and steroids every time, plus they always set my breathing back a lot.

He has also prescribed another inhaler but I’m not sure what it actually is yet as the prescription isn’t through yet. Feeling a little overwhelmed as I’ve now got 3 inhalers and a nasal spray, plus breathing exercises for chest clearance to do everyday, on top of all my other medications - it feels like a lot but it’ll be worth it if it helps me finally get this under control!

I hope you are all as well as possible and managing okay as things open back up again!

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Hi, isn't it a relief when you find somebody who actually listens! My Resp Consultant experimented with several inhalers and a long course of oral Pred tablets. It took a few tries to get the inhalers sorted, so be prepared to be quite patient and give everything a fair trial. In the end it turned out that I have mild Bronchiectasis on top of my asthma! So we are in the process of adjusting treatments yet again. Really hoping you find suitable and effective medication. Hang on in there!!!