shortness of breath on rest and exertion

I know..i know i should probably know the answer to this but....been feeling a bit ""off"" today..even took a sickie from work..just feel pretty tired and getting a bit breathless as well even when lying back on the settee doing nothing..been taking my salamol easi breath..but that seems to ease the problem for a while then the shortness of breath returns...should i persevere during the night with the salamol or if it seems not to be having much effect ..pay a visit to Casualty for a neb?

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its very cold tonight and if its not realising i would go to hospital before it goes full blown your probably delaying the attack with your inhalers. Ive done this on several occassions and woke up in the middle of the night with full blown attacks

Hope this helps

Vee

[KateMoss]

Please get help! don't faf around!

And please remember that we can't see you physically here and to give advice in an emergency situation is very unwise!

Call NHS Direct for Advice or NHS24 in Scotland etc!!! Or if that bad 999

KAte

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Wot Kate sed, innit.

Usual schpiel follows, as per the T&Cs of the message boards:

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It may take a while for people to respond to posts - last night it was lucky that people were about to advise you. I hope you have been sorted out now.

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