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I get very short of breath when walking short distances, is it advisable to use a nebuliser without seeing my G P?

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I would say so.

Best to seek medical professionals advice.

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Spacecat1

Have you got an inhaler for when you are out a d about. Easier breathe inhaler. It helps when short of breathe while out. Check with your gp or consultant. Regarding inhaler a d nebulizer

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helenlw7 in reply toSpacecat1

My asthma consultant says using your blue inhaler up to 6 times is the same as using a nebuliser. My problem is I find it very difficult to use my reliever when I’m actually breathless, but if I used every time I thought I was going to get breathless, I’d never have it out of my mouth!

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cofdrop-UK

Hi, You don’t say what lung condition you have been diagnosed with, or if you know why you are getting so breathless, or if you use an inhaler.

A nebuliser should really be directed by a GP or consultant. If you buy a nebuliser your GP might not prescribe the medication if it is on prescription only.

Of course it is your decision but I would have thought you would need to discuss this with your clinician.

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Troilus

I have asthma and I take a couple of blues before I go out walking or before I exercise.

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corriena

No always seek your gp or consultant's advice befor taking any medacin that you have not been prescribed. If your inhalers are not as efective as they were you should see your gp and see if they can change your prescription. try and keep up with the exorcise its good for your lungs.

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Bevvy

Absolutely NO point in purchasing a nebuliser without discussing with Gp.

Lots of Gps won’t prescribe medication for nebuliser so no point in purchasing.

Whilst you can buy a nebuliser, you can’t legally buy any appropriate medication to use with it, that has to come via a prescription from a medical professional. Have you got a reliever inhaler or similar, and are you using it? I know it’s a personal question, but what’s your diagnosis? Are you physically fit otherwise? Exercise tolerance due to fitness could also be a possible factor adding to the breathlessness you’re experiencing.

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Itsmeagain1

My GP or nurse won't give me one they said I might over use it jeez what am I 5 !!! If I buy one they won't supply the Meds to go inside see your doc he might be a bit more understanding my breathing has been a lot worse since i stopped smoking I just got told u have probably got worse I need a new doctor and nurse I hope u sort it out but run by your doctor first

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ninelives

Hi,Lordsquirrel

I do use a nebuliser when breathing exacerbated.

I also agree with comments above posted by others.I have a portable one used under the direction of the hospital respiratory team.

One Dr told me an inhaler used with a spacer would have the same effect as nebulising.

Over reliance on a nebuliser can result in not realising your breathing condition is deteriorating.

I do hope that you find a GP /respiratory expert that you can trust and develop a rapport with.At the end of the day you are a team working towards getting you to the best health you are able to achieve.

I wish you luck.

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Jan_m

Hi, you would need to see your doctor for the nebules to use with the nebuliser. Jan

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Kristicats

GPs rarely advise nebulisers for home use nowadays ( unless hospital Drs insist ) If your salbutamol/ Ventolin inhalers don’t work speak to your GP for more help and advice.

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Echoblue

Technique makes a difference to how much of the medication you take in with an inhaler, which is why using a spacer is advised, particularly when you are struggling a bit as that is when technique can often be below par. You can buy a spacer or can get one on prescription and see if that helps. Make sure you clean it regularly as per instructions or you can do end up building up static and meds can cling to the spacer walls 🤦🏼‍♀️. If in doubt have a session on technique with asthma nurse.

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Smoggy1990Boggy

No. Most hospital specialists will not prescribe a nebuliser and neither will a GP. An incheck device is useful GP surgeries use them to see which inhaler is best for them. It is worth getting a spacer.

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