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Severe asthma was uncontrolled

Posted By caelumdr96

"Severe asthma was uncontrolled"

About: North Devon District Hospital / Therapies

(as the patient),

Uncontrolled asthma for over 2 years multiple tablet steroids a year. Trips to A and E. A limited distance for walking stairs becoming impossible. Work being effected. Seen Helen for breathing pattern problems. In 5 sessions my breathing has improved and able to walk more. This needs to be given to patients a lot earlier than 2 years.

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Response from Heather Fordham, Therapy Service Manager (Northern Services), Therapies Team (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust last month
Heather Fordham
Therapy Service Manager (Northern Services), Therapies Team (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

I am a service manager for speech & language, dietetics, inpatient O/T and P/T, neuro rehabilitation and respiratory outpatient services.

Submitted on 29/10/2025 at 13:57
Published on Care Opinion at 13:57

Dear caelumdr96

Thank you for taking the time to provide your positive feedback — it’s wonderful to hear how much progress you’ve made. Your experience shows how effective breathing pattern therapy can be.

I will share your feedback with Helen and the wider therapy team.

Kind regards

Heather Fordham

Operations Manager, Therapies.

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