Asthma inhalers

If he is using his inhalers regularly, they are not doing their job. Make him an appointment to see the asthma nurse at your surgery. There are other inhalers that will act long term. He should aim to be symptom free - ventolin is only meant for occasional use.

Hi Asthmum,

Welcome to the Care Community. You're very welcome to join us, but just wanted to point out that within HealthUnlocked there are other groups which you might find more useful in coping with asthma. There's the Asthma UK Community Forum and the Living With Asthma group to name but two, and these might be able to give you more dedicated support.

But in general you shouldn't even try to buy extra inhalers. They should be available on prescription only so any you bought might lead to your wasting money and putting your son in danger by not getting what you paid for.

So do consult a GP at your surgery and put your concerns to him. If your son needs extra inhalers to keep in different locations, he/she might consider that's a legitimate reason for issuing a prescription for more, or may be able to come up with a more effective solution.

Good to hear from you and best wishes.

Asthmum

Hi I had the same problem with my GP to get an increased supply. With the winter coming up you could tell your GP that winds, cold weather effect his overall health (which it does for me). He eventually relented, otherwise try the Asthma nurse they are often a little more sympathetic. The GP has obviously never had a bad bought so really doesn't have any idea how he feels. Lay off his activities a bit and tell him he suffers more.

I don't know if there are any on the web but India does make a lot of alternatives.

IKeith

I was diagnosed with asthma for 6 years until my inhalers didn't work any longer. I got no joy from doctors so saw a naturopath. She told me to stop all dairy products and she was sure I wouldn't need inhalers again. I did and I don't. Could your son be allergic to dairy like I was?