10 days into asthma diagnosis now have positive covid lft child

[Skzittles]

Hi posted last week as youngest has been diagnosed with asthma peak flow in morning is now higher than when we started the brown and blue inhaler but today we got a positive covid result and symptoms are body aches headache etc all came on suddenly this am any advice for managing asthma and covid massively appreciated I already spoke to 111 and Dr called with advice re using blue inhaler more if needed xx thanks

[Bevvy]

I know this will sound easy for me to say but try not to worry too much. With more knowledge over the past couple of years about Covid it has become apparent that asthma does not necessarily mean worse Covid symptoms.Having said which as advised use blue inhaler more if required. If this doesn’t ease breathing for at least 4 hours. Or you are worried call 111 for advice.

If blue inhaler doesn’t seem to make any difference and they are struggling to breathe don’t hesitate to call 999. But like I say asthma shouldn’t add to your worries about Covid.

Lots of rest, take meds, lots of liquids and food if/when hungry. Hopefully symptoms will pass quickly.

[Skzittles in reply to Bevvy]

Thank you so much for this we are riding it out with calpol and inhalers so far so good but keeps getting achey body and headache mainly x

[Bevvy in reply to Skzittles]

Whilst I appreciate not pleasant. Feeling achy and headaches is positive as no respiratory issues!

[Skzittles in reply to Bevvy]

Yes we do seem to have a cough today hoping that doesn't get worse x

[peege]

Hi, I hope your child is alright Skittles. I agree with Bevvy, medics have come on leaps n bounds since the beginning and please don't hesitate to call 999 if you're really worried. They always prefer going to an asthmatic child than not & don't mind at all, as small children can deteriorate very quickly. Keep an eye on his/her temperature. During office hours you can always contact the AsthmaUK nurses, for contact details click on 'About' above. Good luck

[Skzittles in reply to peege]

Thank you x