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How to deal with a COPD flare-up

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deanne77778
deanne77778

Hi Lovely People, I have just finished a five day course of antibiotics and steroids for a flare-up but I am still SOB and coughing.  Does this mean I need a second course please?  Of course, it's the Easter week-end and I can't get hold of my nurse or pharmasist.  I'm not desperate but I'm a bit concerned at having to wait until Tuesday.  It's not worth ring 111.

Thanks

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  • Vee2
    Vee2 deanne77778

    Posted

    If you can make an appointment for Tuesday online, just so the doc can listen to your lungs and then prescribe further if need be,  If you can provide a sputum sample for testing so much the better.  

    Alternatively if you have a walk in clinic near you this is another option, 

    • deanne77778
      deanne77778 Vee2

      Posted

      Thank you Vee, this can be a scary place to be sometimes.  Thanks for being there.
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