Admission

[floating_]

So this is definitely kinda weird. I hope this is coherent also.

Basically, I had an admission recently due to an asthma exacerbation. Haven't had an admission because of asthma since January when I had pneumonia.

Had recently had my 5th COVID vaccine, Moderna, I wouldn't be surprised if my lungs decided to freak out like they did for Pfizer. Will still be getting the vaccines as long as they think I need them though. Anyway, had this about 2ish weeks before the exacerbation. Also was meant to have my Xolair but there was a problem with the prescription so it was delayed by 2 weeks. Feel like this was just a recipe for disaster leading to the exacerbation.

This waiting for my Xolair seemed to make my whole system freak out. Also had a throat swelling episode which landed me in resus a couple days before the day I was admitted. I guess it's pertinent to mention I've struggling a lot more lately with my health in general (e.g. also had an adrenal crisis when I was admitted!). I'm concerned that they will think Xolair isn't working (when it is). I'm not really sure what to do tbh.

I suppose I just need support, and that's why I've typed this all out. Still feel really wiped out from the crisis. Hope you're all well.

[Lizzy54]

Hi there just read your post. New to Group. Just thought I would say this sounds so awful for you. Admission to hosp due to exacerbation so bad. Ended up A & E on Tuesday so breathless after taking respiratory virus possibly flu which went deep into my chest and still breathless. Missed flu jag last year! - never ever do that again!

Just a thumbs up hope you are OK👍

[Tugun]

Hi,

Wishing you all the best. Hang in there. It does get better.

[Tugun]

Hi,

Just adding - Do you have someone who can talk for you and help you through this?

[Celie1]

Hi this sounds so awful. Finger’s crossed that you get the Xolair and are back to better health soon. Keep your chin up 🤗x

[ChrissieMons]

If I were you, I'd speak to an asthma nurse on 0300 222 5800 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) because you might need to unload all this on someone with proper medical knowledge. I only know about my own case, so I'm not much help. Good luck!

[fraid]

Sounds horrendous.Only you know how you feel and what works, so if you want a certain med,insist on it.Hope all sorted soon,best wishes.🤗

[Jollygood]

floating, that sounds totally horrible. I hope you’re being looked after and I don’t blame you for being upset. Best wishes for your recovery xx

[eleanordigby]

Also new, similar story to yours, on xolair but hospitalised with pneumonia in Jan & have had two asthma flares needing pred since (am on 5mg daily anyway for adrenals). I was worried they’d take me off it but no, they seem ok to carry on despite only partial response.

[Karenjaninaz]

I was admitted last year, this time, 2 weeks after the senior flu jab- Fluzone in the US. I became increasingly short of breath and O2 sat in 80s! Stayed in hospital for 4 days with heavy duty steroids. I am afraid to get it this year- flu vaccine. My primary doc has given me Tamiflu, on hand, in case I get the flu.

I had no problem with Pfizer covid shot or Shingrix.