Hi everyone, I have only been diagnosed with Asthma in the last few months after suffering for years with it. I had never bothered to see a doctor because I thought it was only children that got Asthma and just put many of my symptoms down to the fact that I was a little overweight (as my nurse tells me only slightly!!) and just one of those unlucky chesty people.
At the moment I am on Beclazone and Ventolin. I have a couple of problems, I am due to see my Asthma nurse in 3 weeks but she is away on holiday for 2 weeks so wondered if some of you experts could help answer my questions. The Asthma nurse taught me how to use my inhalers properly but I have had quite a few quite nasty attacks where I am so out of breath. So as you know, you have to breathe out take a puff and hold your breath for 10 seconds then take another puff...........right Ha! How do you take your inhalers when this happens because the last thing you want to do when you are so out of breath is to actually have to hold it!!
Also one last one if I may, I have always suffered palpitations, tested and nothing wrong I am just one of those people that can get them from time to time. The thing is though I've noticed that since beng on the Ventolin I am getting them more regularily, is there another kind of rescue inhaler that would be better do you think. I am going to speak to my Asthma nurse when she comes back but hopefully you can help in the meantime. Thank you in advance

Thank you Titchou, for all the advice. I've been on Ventolin and Beclazone for 5 weeks, she did say it would take 4 to 6 weeks so I'm hoping it will all setle down within the next week. Today has been particularily high in pollen and it is very hot and stuffy so I think that is why I have been so bad today. My Asthma nurse comes back from her holiday next week and I have an appointment to see her then. I will speak to her then and she may decide to try another type or as you say up the meds. My peak flows have gone to between 300 and 320 so I am getting better.