Really struggling with lungs just now, have type 2 brittle asthma. Past 3 weeks have got worse. 3 weeks ago had to go to A&E for treatment (O2, back to back nebs, IV magnesium and steroids) in an attack where home nebs weren't helping - was on high dose steroids (50mg pred) for a week then gradually tapered them down the next week.
10 days or so in the evenings have been coughing and wheezing more than usual. Struggling at night too with chest pain, tightness and sore shoulders. Reduced peak flow. Also waking up every morning coughing and bringing up lots of gunk - just clear stuff.
Doing extra nebs and have had to do them when out and about too with my mini nebuliser.
Was at a wedding yesterday and had to leave early as was struggling in eve, had some nebs there but it didn't do much. And paying for it today! Feeling exhausted and sore.
Oxygen levels are ok, dip a wee bit at night but not dangerously. My sats are usually good on a pulse oximeter, but in ABGs I retain CO2 and blood acidosis.
Trying to work out what has changed recently. No temp. Possibly pollen? Going to phone GP tomorrow and maybe try a different antihistamine. My GPs are great BUT their knowledge is limited and will offer me pred probably which am keen to avoid. I do have to accept to some extent that I have this lung condition and it sometimes will get worse temporarily or deteriorate permanently. Next consultant appointment is in June.
Just having a moan/thinking out loud really.