Update on Fostair episode.

[garshe]

Had test results yesterday 're the problems I had when my Consultant changed my Sirdupla Inhaler to FOSTAIR. Fostair caused a lot of side effects and allergic reaction. Good news I do NOT have an infection and sputum results clear .problem though as sputum is very thick and sticky and sticking in my throat causing me to panic as feels like choking. All other side effects disappeared once my Respiritory Nurse put me back on Sirdupla.

I am now taking 40mg Predisone to open up airways which I have to take for 2 weeks

The Panic attacks have stopped and I was advised to inhale Olbas Oil to thin out mucus. Last night I put a few drops in my Humidifier and also a few drops on a handkerchief and had a fantastic nights sleep with no choking feeling. I also have a rescue pack of Lorazepam which I take if feeling anxious. Half a 1mg tablet which is 0.5mg. Very difficult to cut a tiny tablet in half almost impossible. Then to keep second half as that usually shoots across the room never to be seen again.

I am back to normal now (if I ever was normal) and have said in future don't mess with my medication if it is working ok. At least I found I had a lovely Respiritory Nurse at my surgery who I can call anytime. I never knew she was there, unbelievable.

I wish you all a good day , I am off out for some more Retail Therapy. It works for me.

Sheila xx 👗👜👠👒💖💋

[Croydonia]

I’m very glad that you seem to have resolved your issues , and you’ve now got a nurse who you can count on to help you. I bet you feel so much better in your mind now that you’ve got the meds sorted. Best wishes to you!

[Skatergirl1]

Glad to hear that they have listened to you and put you back on the meds that work for you... May you continue to improve, now go and enjoy your retail therapy!! Xx

[Patsy164]

Hi Garshe good to hear that you are better now. I’m glad you have found the Respiratory nurse. At least you have been sorted and can now breath a bit easier. X

[peege]

Good news then 😃 You can buy a pill cutter, not expensive from your pharmacy. Cuts even little pills cleanly. P

[garshe in reply to peege]

Will look today thanks.xSheila

[Izb1]

Great news Garshe. I dont know why the medical profession keep altering peoples meds, especially when they work so well. Okay it may be cheaper but it isnt cost effective if you have to keep going back to the gp and using the doctors time. So glad you are feeling better and having a little retail therapy, nothing like it if you are feeling good x

[skischool]

Glad it all worked out well in the end Sheila,spend,spend,spend now it will do you good, xx

[Hidden]

Well I'm so so pleased Shiela that's all we again. Thank goodness for a really good copd nurse. You take good care and enjoy your retail therapy. Going to try your tip on using olbas oil xxx love and hugs Maz x

[garshe in reply to Hidden]

It's working for me Maz .mucus already thinning. the nurse recommended steaming with a few drops. I have a humidifier on bedside table. She also said salt water in nebulizer. I also use Sterimar Congestion relief which is sit water.hope it works Sheila x

[Hidden in reply to garshe]

Thanks again Sheila. I've been using Sterimar for a while now and use the hayfever and allergies one as it is for nasal hygiene and sinus problems as well. Great feeling using the olbas oil at night xx

[garshe in reply to Hidden]

Well had my job as oil in humidifier and on handkerchief for few hrs last night. Went to sleep 11pm slept right thro til 8am .fantastic. Also not coughing as mucus seems to be thinning out. Xx

[garshe]

Should say salt water not sit water lolx

[HungryHufflepuff]

What great news 😊 I'm glad things are going better for you now.