whistle when I breath

[giaraffi10]

For almost a week I been whistle when I breath. I is almost driving me insane along with plugged ears that feels like ants crawling. I am taking amoxicillin for what feels like croup. I been given Symbicort 200 mg 1 puff 2X day. Another inhaler Salbutamol 100 mg 2 puffs 4X day either one don’t seem to do a lot

[Patk1]

Have u been given an aerochamber plus to use with inhalers? Also have they shown u correct technique for using inhalers? If not take a look at aluk for tips & perhaps discuss with helpline tomorrow 0300 222 5800 9.15 - 5pm,to get the best from yr inhalers

[giaraffi10 in reply to Patk1]

yes, I have a a areo chamber. I learned how to use it still does take the whistle away although it says it is for wheezing.

[peege]

Starting new inhalers doesn't work immediately (sorry if you've already been on Symbicort for over a month), they can take up to 3 weeks to fully take effect. Does it tell you how long on the leaflet? The manufacturer's website will have have a video on correct usage or youtube just to be absolutely sure (I took Seretide with a spacer incorrectly for a long time causing my asthma to be uncontrolled).

[flowerjunky]

I’m afraid steroid inhalers such as Symbicort do take a few weeks to of regular use to take full effect. It can be up to 6-8 weeks but you should gradually improve.

The blue salamol inhaler should help with immediate relief. If you’re not getting any relief when using it I would make an appointment to see the asthma nurse or gp asap.

[giaraffi10 in reply to flowerjunky]

thank you for your reply