What is an inhaler swap?

It has been so concerning recently to see so many posts where people are really angry and say they have had an inhaler swap. When you explore a little bit more you find out that it is not actually an inhaler swap. We all have our preferred device, and brand of medication which can differ… Continue reading What is an inhaler swap?

Happy Birthday NHS

Today 69 years ago the NHS was created. A vision of the government and Clement Attlee which would provide a unified health service available to all. The campaign and implementation was spearheaded by Nye Bevan who can be quoted saying: I really do owe everything to the NHS and it is scary to see how… Continue reading Happy Birthday NHS

My Fight Against Asthma- the app

Living with any chronic health condition can be tricky. Not only dealing with how you are feeling on a daily basis but everything that goes with it to keep yourself well- the medication, self management plans, anticipatory care plan, Drs appointments, hospital appointments. This is just a small selection of some of the things you… Continue reading My Fight Against Asthma- the app

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.

Cards written and sent, presents wrapped and…

repeat prescription ordered as well as any added extras you might need over the Festive period. It is this time of year your routine gets thrown out of whack. I find my repeat prescription is done every 2 months but normally at the start of the month...so come Christmastime and New Year I need to… Continue reading Cards written and sent, presents wrapped and…