To go to A&E based off peak flow alone

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I have asthma.

I don't feel that bad but my peak flow is very low. It is usually 430 and is currently 220.

Would I be unreasonable to go to A&E even though I am not gasping for air?

Have you rang 111 to see what they advise in case they can offer you an alternative?

Not at all unreasonable. You will probably need some steroids if your peak flow is practically halved.

I would.

Don't mess with asthma.

Do you have an asthma plan?
I have one that tells me if my peak flow drops below x or if this happens to go to A & E. If you don't it might be useful to chat through with your doctor in case this happens again.

If I were you I would at least call 111, but I don't think you would be unreasonable to go to A & E either, always better to get checked out.

Hope all is OK

I have moderately severe asthma. Surprised you're not on the floor with that peak flow! I've felt horrendous with a peak flow of 320 before and my ideal score is 430.

If its in your asthma action plan to go to hospital, I would go regardless. If not, ring 111. They'd probably advise you to go anyway though. Things can escalate quite fast.

How's your oxygen Sats?