Severe asthma- family and friends misconceptions.

I was asked to write this blog post by Asthma UK as their report about severe and difficult asthma has just been published and the statistics are shocking. Asthma is not taken seriously or respected, some people don't take their medication as they are meant to for a variety of reasons but this can be… Continue reading Severe asthma- family and friends misconceptions.

Just use appropriate pictures!!!

I really can't believe its been a week since I got back to the UK and Healthevoices is over. I still can't put into words how I feel about it. It was nothing I could ever imagine and really can't put it in words. It was truly fantastic. Before I settle to write about the… Continue reading Just use appropriate pictures!!!

Having the support of your GP or Asthma Nurse

Having had asthma basically all my life one thing I have come to realise is the importance of your relationship with your GP or asthma nurse. For many they are the front line for you and your asthma care. I am so fortunate to have a GP who is really understanding and although she finds… Continue reading Having the support of your GP or Asthma Nurse

When the drugs all get to much and mistakes happen.

This is what I started to struggle with. I found I was making errors taking my tablets. I would take extra of some and not enough of others or vice versa. This caused me to get very ill when I became toxic as I was out with the therapeutic level for one of my drugs.… Continue reading When the drugs all get to much and mistakes happen.