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Asthma flare up

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TOWGA · 16/03/2026 16:10

I had a cold last week, which has meant my asthma has flared up, I’m on a higher dose of steroid inhaler and steroids.
overnight I kept waking up coughing ( which never do, and all my cold symptoms are gone) today been coughing, I have a really tight chest and stinging sensation when I breathe.
should I get another doctor appointment (call 111) or should I wait and see till the morning?
never had a asthma flare up before

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boulevardofbrokendreamss · 16/03/2026 16:24

Oh just call for help. I hope you’re ok.

ringsnthings · 16/03/2026 16:40

Would honestly call just to be on the safe side. Especially if you're using the inhalers and still feeling tight in your chest.

Mincepietastic · 16/03/2026 16:44

There's step-by-step advice here on using your blue inhaler (if you have one) and then when and who to call for help:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/

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