Despite being a non smoker I developed lung problems which started with a series of chest infections. Over the last eight years I have been treated for Asthma. I do not have Asthma Triggers, only severe breathlessness on a daily basis. Despite saying that the preventer and rescue inhalers weren't making any difference, the doctor declined to change my treatment stating "all inhalers are the same".
I recently saw a locum Consultant who upon reviewing my blood test results immediately diagnosed severe eosonophillic asthma, which explained why my treatment didn't work! I am furious as I have been on oral steroids for ten years. And gained a lot of weight. I now have to come off of the oral steroids in order to be assessed again for a different treatment of monthly injections.
So much misery and time wasted. Particularly as I am now virtually housebound due to inability to breathe.
"Virtually housebound due to inability to breathe"
About: Isle of Wight NHS Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust Newport PO30 5TG
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