Rescue pack

[Maxiem]

How often can you fall back on the rescue pack! I last used one two months ago as I had very severe breathlessness, it really worked very well and relieved my symptoms, however about a week ago my breathing deteriorated .

I have another rescue pack but reluctant to use so soon after the last one.

Any comments would be much appreciated

Max

[Kristicats]

I use mine whenever I get more mucus and it starts changing colour . I think we all get to know when an infection is starting up .

[Maxiem in reply to Kristicats]

Thanks for the advice

[Kristicats in reply to Maxiem]

I would rather be safe than sorry especially during winter months as I can get a really bad drawn out infection.

[Maxiem in reply to Kristicats]

Thanks for the reply

[sassy59]

Hi Maxiem, if you feel you need to use your rescue pack then do. I would also inform your GP and like Chriskho says keep an eye on the colour of your sputum.

Stay safe xxxxx

[Maxiem in reply to sassy59]

thanks for the advice

[primrose71]

Hi if you feel you need to use your rescue pack well I would do I have had to use mine a couple of times in the same month and let your doctor know maybe get a sputum test in so they know what bug you have and will give you the right antibiotic sometimes one dose doesn’t clear it take care

[Maxiem in reply to primrose71]

Thanks for the advice

[Maxiem in reply to primrose71]

Thanks for the advice

[Badbessie]

Over a eight week period I used my three times. Then for a eighteen month period never used it. You know normally when you have an infection. I normally ring my doctor for advice. It could be you need a different antibiotics or you need a longer dose.

[Mrbojangles]

Hi, new to this.. what is a rescue pack?

[Silly-mummy in reply to Mrbojangles]

Antibiotics and steroids kept at home for when you have an infection

[peege in reply to Mrbojangles]

Once your regular treatment is established by your consultant & GP they may allow you a an emergency prescription of usually antibiotic and prednisone. We use the 'script when caught short with symptoms of infections at say weekends, bank Holidays or when away from home.

I always used to get a chronic chest infection over Christmas and New Year so it was really useful then. My new-ish gp won't give me one grrrr

PS it takes a while to learn your own particular signs of when you need antibiotics or prednisone or both. P

[Lol1944 in reply to peege]

Do not ask. Demand in writing the reasons for refusal.

[corriena]

You should use it as you need it. Waiting just means the infection can get much worse than it needed to. Your rescue pack it thear so you can treat flearups straight away

[THEREDIMP1]

Usually take my rescue meds when breathless and sputum changes colour brown or green but watch the amount of times you take prednisolone they caused me to get osteoporosis

[Maxiem in reply to THEREDIMP1]

Thanks for the advice