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[whit]

I have severe copd , i have taken a Rescue pack in April ,May, June ,Oct i have not seen a consultant in hospital, only when i have been taken in unwell, i have not seen a Doctor since before Covid i have spoken to a new Doc over the phone and he has made an appointment for me that was 6 weeks ago but i haven't heard anything from the hospital. well my query is i am ok while i am just sat around ,but for the last two weeks the slightest exertion and i am gasping for breath , should i start another rescue pack? thanks now for any replies.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Please get in touch with you GP or respritory nurse, they will be able to advise you. If you are really feeling ill please go to the hospital Hope this helps and please let us know how you get on. Have a good night and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[CDPO16]

I'm afraid that I'm not sure whit, it may be that your inhalers need reviewing. Difficult given that it's weekend but I think that you need to push for a GP consultation and review asap.

In the meantime if you feel your breathing is worsening start your emergency pack or, as Damon suggested, phone 111. They can arrange for an out of hours GP appointment by a GP on call in your area.

[Joy123]

I’d contact the secretary of your consultant and ask her to convey a message. They are usually very good and often a doctor at hospital calls me back. Good luck. Joy.

[whit in reply to Joy123]

i don't have a consultant.

[HollyBoyd]

Hi whit. It does sound as though you need to be assessed if you have had to take so many rescue packs over the last 6/7 months. As the other members have suggested you should call 111 and talk to a doctor if your breathing gets worse, otherwise phone your GP on Monday morning for an appointment. Take care xxx

[pasquino]

If you can , go for a private visit and if is the case go for private tests , only way now.We must earn to live the new paradigm ...hard to swallow but we will have to decide between holidays , night out, various amenities and our health.

pasquino

[Muzzy5 in reply to pasquino]

How do you find Private Comsultants ?

[pasquino in reply to Muzzy5]

Google "private pneumologist near me " or "private clinic -followed by the name of city where you live"

[Muzzy5 in reply to Muzzy5]

Thank you for your reply Pasquino

[whit in reply to pasquino]

Just googled it ,nearest to me is over a 100miles , i will think about it

[Carnival567]

As you are feeling so unwell I would suggest you call an ambulance. I had to do so because suddenly I became so breathless I could not walk across the room. I ended up in hospital for 12 days and had frusemide diuretic drip twice a day for 10 days because of retained fluid in the lungs. My oxygen has been increased up to 6 lpm for activity. They came today to fit the new concentrator.If you do call an ambulance they will be able to check you more thoroughly than your gp and give you good advice. I have been in hospital several times since Covid-19 began, and there have been no problems with hygiene. I hope you feel better soon x

[Patk1]

I hope u have had an appointment + help from dr, whit xx

[whit]

I phoned the hospital yesterday , they have me on the waiting list.