mmm well like I said - I took the dose from my ventilator, and within about 5 minutes I was able to breathe properly.
doc said I have to use it whenever I need it, and to carry it with me. :( One more thing to lug around britain and europe.
(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 23 Aug 2010, 9:32, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

You should be on an inhaler, surely?
Ventilators should only be used when you're having an attack. Has he not given you an inhaler?
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 9:35, Reply)

oh sorry, I meant Ventolin, that's what it's called here.
but yes, I have an Inhaler. I have two actually. :(
*dons glasses, braids hair and carries calculator*
(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 23 Aug 2010, 9:38, Reply)

Ventolin and Clenil for me
If you've got one to take daily, I'd recommend using a reminder on your phone for the first few weeks, just until you get used to taking it twice a day
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 9:41, Reply)

I have to take it 4 hourly as needed at the moment, since I'm sick
otherwise I just have to carry it around I think.
(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 23 Aug 2010, 9:44, Reply)

I use one of these to make sure I take my meds every day - I leave it by the kettle so I see it first thing in the morning
www.boots.com/en/Boots-Travel-Vitamin-Holder_122262/
(lkjshaglkasjdhglkhjz lkcvl; g;aodh;owih, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 9:55, Reply)

I just remember every day anyway - I have meds to take that I take just before bed.

(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 23 Aug 2010, 10:18, Reply)

Is that the Ventolin?
Seems to make sense that way.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 10:06, Reply)

yeah - the inhaler. I'm not on tablets or anything like that.

(Poppet some assembly required., Mon 23 Aug 2010, 10:19, Reply)

It's likely you'll end up being given another one for daily usage, if things don't improve properly

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 23 Aug 2010, 10:24, Reply)