Looking for some advice from people who may have more knowledge than me. I have had asthma for a long time - probably from early adulthood but in recent years has become more severe. I also have had repeated severe chest infections for several years.
In May, I had an extreme exacerbation of asthma which was life threatening. I was admitted to hospital for 12 days and whilst there a CT showed signs of early stage Emphysema.
I saw the same consultant privately recently and he has given me a diagnosis of COPD. He said this makes it easier for the NHS to treat me and is more understandable?
My prognosis is good - with the changes implemented to my medication my breathing is so much improved and other than some fatigue I feel well and he says life expectancy is normal. I am only 53.
I am on an NHS waiting list that the private consultant referred me to for respiratory rehabilitation which I understand is a 6 week program which leads exercise, breathing techniques etc to promote lung health etc.
Problem is I am wanting to take my daughter on holiday and have run into a wall with travel insurance.
If I say I am not waiting for results am I lying and so could invalidate cover?
Does anyone here have a similar condition and could recommend an insurance company to me?
If I am on the wrong topic apologies, and also sorry for the long post.