Has this happened to anyone else

[McMD]

has this happened to anyone else. Last August out of the blue I was admitted through A&E with an acute asthma attack, I'm 57 years of age and have not really been bothered by asthma for 25 years and even when I was younger was never hospitalised. Since August I've been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency followed by another a&e admission in October with acute asthma and bronchitis and then again on 27th December on each occasion I required intravenous steroids and antibiotics and stays between 9 and 11 days. I'm being referred to a Respiratory specialist and I'm under a Endocrinologist.

[Naomi_ALUK Partner Asthma Nurse]

Hi there! Sorry to hear you're going through this. Please do feel free to call into the Helpline and speak to one of us nurses. You can call the Helpline between Monday to Friday 9-5pm only on 0300 222 5942.Take care!

[Nansheen]

Hi , so sorry your asthma has acted up after so many good years. I'm 54 also and although my asthma was never really a problem for years ( just take blue inhaler when I felt chest tightness and off I'd go) lately I've noticed my asthma has changed. Apparently menopause plays a massive role in worsening asthma, and some women who never had asthma developed it as a result of fluctuations in hormones. Something to think about. Take good care.