A change to my normal Asthma pattern

[Watforddogs]

Hi all

Since October when i have been locked down reasonable constantly and living in a centrally heated house, my breathing is far worse - the Clenil is not preventing and the Ventolin not giving its usual relief

I also have an itchy face (no rash) and i mention it as the timing is correlated with the breathing

Anyone have any thoughts

Chris

[twinkly29]

It sounds like you need to speak to your GP or asthma nurse as things don't sound controlled. Or try calling the Asthma UK nurses?

[jojokarak]

Buy a humidifier it's dry air i bought one a few months ago because i was waking up coughing during the night and it's helped me immensely i have gone from a few nights a week to once a month

[Watforddogs in reply to jojokarak]

Great idea

Irony is that my mother in law had a damp problem in her kitchen and i purchased a dehumidifier the day before last

[Itswonderful]

Possibly very dry air ? I have a little magnetic humidity measure and I can definitely feel a difference when the humidity drops. Most noticeable when it gets below 40%. Also have found that a facial steamer helps. I use it before bed. The bonus is that my night time moisturiser seems to be working miracles ! Lol!

[Watforddogs in reply to Itswonderful]

Thanks for replying - I ordered one yesterday!As for moisturiser - well I will try but never admit it to anyone!

XX

[Itswonderful]

Haha! Now you have to tell us more! Lol! I just wanted to say that the little humidity measure was from Amazon and only cost a few pounds. I had a “cup” steam inhalation device from Boots for years but tbh as soon as the hot water was in it cooled so last week I got an electric facial steamer which is much more effective. Just have to be careful to use it on a flat surface so the water doesn’t spill as it is boiling. You don’t need much water in it though. 😀. Here’s wishing you a Christmas that is good enough 🎄😷🥂

[Watforddogs in reply to Itswonderful]

ThanksJust don't fancy explaining my new skin regime to friends! - not too macho!

mine cost £11.24 i think - so it will either work get put in a cupboard

Have a great Xmas

[Itswonderful in reply to Watforddogs]

I don’t think mine wa even that much! It works fine though. Oh the other thing I bought recently is an air purifier. Seems to work too. A bit more expensive than the humidity measure but I’m hoping it will help. 👍. My Christmas pressie to myself😂. Merry Christmas to you too. Oh, I take it from your name that you are a doggie person? 🎄