I'm being investigated for asthma, and have a telephone appointment with the asthma nurse in a couple of weeks, but, with the redeployment of nurses, there's no guarantee that an actual asthma nurse will be available.
I've been on Pulmicort 1 puff twice daily for 5-6 weeks. When I started, my peak flow varied between 300-400, a couple of times below 300, never hitting 400. (The chart was only marked in 50s, and I didn't know to record the actual number.) Now it is always 410-450. Is that a significant difference?
I'm coughing much less. Would I expect to stop coughing completely?
I barely cough at all after riding my bike - I used to cough a lot after it. But yesterday I cycled first thing in the morning (my cough was always worst first thing in the morning) and was coughing afterwards. Also felt a slight tightness/pressure in my chest. Should I have taken the blue inhaler? The discomfort and coughing passed after a while without any treatment, and I was able to keep working fine.
Also, the coughing usually starts a few minutes after I stop cycling, not while cycling. Is this normal for asthma?
I feel so ignorant and confused by this asthma business. I have already had very poor advice about asthma from a GP - and it's only thanks to MN that I discovered this - that I am quite worried about this review and potential diagnosis being carried out by another non-specialist.
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.
General health
Asthma advice
12 replies
Dilbertian · 23/04/2020 08:55
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.