Asthma - finding it hard t breathe

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I have asthma but its well controlled, very very rarely wheeze and although I take a preventer inhaler I usually only struggle if I get a chest infection. On sat night my asthma was bad used my ventolin inhaler loads of times, sunday I was ok. I am ill at the moment with tonsillitis so on anti b's. Tonight at tea time I started getting short of breath, still bad now, have a very slight wheeze, have taken ventolin 6 times in 3 hours. I'm a bit scared as this is all new to me as don't usually suffer like this, I have taken my peak flow and it is 500 normally it's over 600. How many times can I take ventolin and although scary is this is ok. I can move around ok but panic speaking for too long as feel out of breath.
TIA

I suspect its the weather for some reason- im also suffering atm. Had to give myself the equivalent of a neb this am and ventolin 2-3hourly today which is not good. May have to go to the drs soon.

Anyway if you arent as foolhardy as me and this is not normal for you I would suggest that it is very reasonable for you to go to the doctors.

When dt2's asthma is bad he has ten puffs every 4 hours and usually a three day course of steroids.
If your struggling I really would get checked out, can you call 111?

I have never needed a nebuliser. Is that just really strong ventolin? I have been waiting for dh to come home, our out of hours shuts at 8pm. I presumed I was ok just to keep taking the ventolin even though its way much more than normal. I am a bit worried now so that's making it worse.

large glass _ f it doesn't ease up soon I amy ring 111, feel a wimp though as I don't even sound bad as I don't get really bad wheezing, I have been to the gp before and seen a locum who says my chest is ok as my peak flow is good but it's always good!

I would get yourself checked out tonight if your struggling.

Taking lots of ventolin may well make you feel shaky. If it hasn't helped, you need to call your emergency doctors NOW.

Don't pay too much attention to how you sound, its more about how you feel and your breathing. DS is only 3 but has quite bad asthma yet he rarely wheezes.

I agree with largeglassofred. 10 puffs to get your breath back and then 4 puffs every 4 hours. Any more than that and you need extra help. I have steroids at home now for ds so I can get him started ASAP.

Asthma plans are different for everyone but if you're taking more than is normal for you get yourself to the docs.

If you havent been like this before then I would suggest you get hold of the dr. They should have overnight cover. It may be that your tonsillitis is not helping matters. In fact have a look at your throat is any of it closing over?

Tbh I really think you need a real life medical opinion. Its guess work on the net.

On the 'tonsillitis' DS was once diagnosed with tonsitis by the GP because he had pus in his throat. He ended up in A and E that night and the fantastic doctor quickly realised that the puss was in a different place than for tonsillitis and was infact related to a severe chest infection.

Thanks ladies - well I rang 111 and had an ambulance sent out. Was a bit embarassed to be honest! But feeling much better now knowing that I am ok and it has eased up a bit now. They told me off for taking too much ventolin and suggested taking my steroid inhaler instead after 20 mins of the first ventolin dose. I am so pleased to have sensible advice - my asthma nurse says completely the opposite but I will follow their advice. Thank you for your advice, I felt much better after ringing 111 but needed a kick up the arse to do it :)