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To cut a long story short, I went to the Doctors on Wednesday to get help with my breathing.During the day, and night at times my throat closes up and I cant breth properly without the help of my boyfriends Asthma inhaler. My doc listened to my breathin and prescribed me an asthma pump only normally used during ‘attacks’ and booked me up for some ‘tests’ next Wednseday. I didn’t have any money to get the inhaler on Wednesday so had to wait till yesterday. I was up all night with breathing problems, then at about 9.00 it turned nasty and I was struggling to breath. So I got dressed, and a five minute walk took me fifteen minutes to get down to Boots. When I got there I asked for the inhaler asap, they could tell I couldn’t breath but still said no and that id have to wait. I sat down and as I started to black out I heard an old lady shout out that I was going Blue. The pharmacist casually walked over and handed me the pump I needed. It took about over ten ‘squirts’ for me to get my breath back. I have never been so scared in my life. I don’t even know if it was an Asthma attack as ive never suffered with it before. xxx

Poor Steedie! That must have been very scary. How do you feel now? Helenxx

it was awful. Im having to have a squirt atleast once an hour, very short of breath, even if i just get up and move, so work told me to stay at home again x

If you are using it that often and feeling like that go to A&E you cant wait for the tests you need to get sorted asap. Take care dawnie

Steedie, Get back to the doctors or better still go to the hospital emergency department. Dont want to alarm you but I think you need some treatment. June xx

I agree with Dawn and June. If it's getting worse I don't think you shoud wait until next wednesday. Helenxx

I agree with June, you MUST get attention today do not ignore the symptoms. xxhugxx

I had to argue with my doctor to listen to my breathing, she thought it was anxiety attacks, which they are def not, and i dont have any money on me to get anywhere xx

ok no money, then call an ambulance, if you cant breathe they will treat you and if need be take you to hospital.

Steph, if you feel really ill and cant breathe call an ambulance. My sister has had asthma for years and it can be dangerous if your oxygen levels drop too much. I dont want to scare you but if the inhaler isnt helping you obviously need more treatment. Sheila x

im short of breath at the moment, but am managing to breath if you get what i mean, but yesterday it felt like i was taking the air in but it wasnt going anywhere

Steph Are you listening to us lot please please call them your OH doesn't want you to be ill does he and you could be sorted for chrimbo and all those parties

Yes if your breathing is so bad ring an ambulance if they can't stabalise it at home they will take you to the hospital and they will sort you out in no time. They don't mind. don't wait till next week get it sorted now. Germaine x

Steph, Have you suffererd from asthma before ? Either way, get yourself to A&E. paul

Steph, if you have Ventolin (Salbutamol), you shouldn't be taking more than 8 puffs a day, or you will get the shakes, so you need to see someone today if possible. It could very well be panic attacks, as they are very frightening and very real. I know it's difficult but try to stay as calm as possible. M.

Im in Grays, so my nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital. I am breathing at the moment, which is why i dont want to call an ambulance, but i swearthe second it gets bad again i will call an ambulance. I would go to A&E but everyone is working

Morfyd yes thats the one, its the blue one. I was a bit shaky yesterday, but its difficult cos i dont even know if it is asthma x

Steph two of my kids have asthma and I was told if they have an attack they can take up to 10 puffs but then they MUST go to a&e as they will start shaking and heart rate will rise slightly so this needs to be monitored as well as their breathing. (Hope that makes sense) Julia

I think it'd be best if you go now, before it gets worse! You won't be able to go anywhere if you pass out or your breathing gets worse. I'm not trying to scare you, just being realistic. Bec