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Masks, asthma and pregnancy

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Bobbiblue · 18/11/2020 09:59

Morning. I'm feeling like a right pansy, 26 weeks pregnant. I am unable to tolerate a mask, I have asthma and when wearing a mask I now have to use my prn up to 7 times a day. Asthma uncontrolled now. When Im not wearing a mask, still out of breath and mucus galore but much more manageable. The last week I gave up and went sick. I have to wear then 12 hours a day 4 times a week. If I didn't have to wear a mask I would likely be able to tolerate the increase of breathing an coughing and excess mucus that I'm vomiting - I have deviated spectrum and acid reflux too. It's all contributing to it all. I suppose I'm asking for reassurance that I'm not the only one :( I have 3 months of work left - not sure how I'm gonna cope. It's basically down to managers discretion, no place in work where you can't wear a mask. Not able to work from home. I thought I was gonna be safe from 28 weeks pregnant but obviously that's changed and just switched to social distancing(covid)I know minimal risk to baby. But to me, there could be. I suppose I'm worried if I go sick for rest of pregnancy will I be sacked so to speak. Spoken to the usual people occ health (said social distance and managers discretion) antenatal (said get signed off) consultant (speaking and discussing oral steroids) gp (ones that signed me off) literallg so worried about this all...... Any advice.

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soniamumsnet · 19/11/2020 12:20

Hi @Bobbiblue just bumping this for you and hopefully some Mumsnetters will be along with some useful advice.

We've also moved it to the Pregnancy section which should help.Flowers

MonicaGellerBing · 19/11/2020 12:21

Would work not let you wear a face visor instead?

Bobbiblue · 19/11/2020 12:28

Thank you for bumping :) I must have popped in wrong section. First time posting.

Sadly no. :( I work in an environment where masks are mandatory regardless. In every area.

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blueseawhitesand · 19/11/2020 13:03

Hi, I can't comment on work situation with masks as I WFH but I had the same as you with acid reflux and bad asthma. It was just awful, felt like I couldn't breathe. The doc gave me steroids which really helped. Also upped my daily inhalers (with docs permission) and took as many acid reflux tablets as I was allowed. Slept in bed propped up which helped a bit. 5 or 6 days later I felt loads better. Still a bit of mucus but I think growing a baby isn't helping with lung space :-) hope you feel better soon.

Bobbiblue · 19/11/2020 15:13

Yes definitely relate to the I can't breath side! And the cough I get with it, My work of breathing just increases. It's nasty. Thanks! I have tried all these bits, but still waiting for consultant to contact me in relation to the steroids and have called her secretary several times! To be honest my gp usually fab have basically said each time speak to ur antenal team when I ring for asthma review or speak about the breathlessness. Thank you :)

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