What do the UK govt class as severe asthma?

[Misha789]

What do the UK govt class as severe asthma? I have been admitted to hospital twice in the last 2 years and been on steroids 5 times since Christmas. Ive gone from Symbicort 100/6 to Seretide 250 and montelukast in the last couple of months. My GP isn’t great and never explains the inhalers to me so I’m not sure which is stronger etc. And he never even explained what montelukast is and what it does...

So I’m unsure, would I fall into the severe category? I’m almost sure not..?

[Cooperhart]

There sending texts out to the most severe I received mine tonight, seretide is a steroid inhaler.

[Misha789 in reply to Cooperhart]

Where do they have access to mobile numbers? Through healthcare records?

[Troilus in reply to Misha789]

Yes

[LottieB36 in reply to Cooperhart]

are you on any other asthma meds?

[Misha789 in reply to LottieB36]

Just Seretide 250 and montelukast

[Troilus]

Hi Misha,

There is a pinned by asthma uk on the left of your screen. Latest Coronavirus health advice for asthma.

You’ll find all of the information in there and near the bottom of the post their is a chart with different kinds of inhalers which will give you the information you are looking for

[Misha789 in reply to Troilus]

That’s really helpful, thank you!

[Poobah]

It sounds like you qualify because of the number of steroid courses you've been on.

You can tell if your surgery has your mobile number, you would normally receive reminder texts about appointments.

If you want to update your GP records, email the surgery with your number, including your full name and date of birth (you'll find their contact details on their website).