Increased shortness of breath
Increase the use of your reliever/inhaler/nebuliser. Take regular doses up to the maximum allowed.
My maximum dose is ………….
If better after 2 days return to your normal dose. Carry out your breathing exercises and breathing control.
If symptoms persist for more than 2 days contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron. Start taking your Prednisolone if you have it at home and contact GP/Practice Nurse/Community matron to inform them you have started your medication.
Contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron if you are not getting any better.
Or contact the Acute Respiratory Assessment Service (ARAS) on 01234 730343.
Increased phlegm
Keep a close eye and look for any changes in colour.
Carry out more of your phlegm clearance exercises.
Change from normal sputum colour or blood stained sputum
Contact your GP/Practice Nurse/community matron for a prescription. Start to take your antibiotics if you have them at home and contact your GP/Practice Nurse/community matron to inform them you have started your medication.
If your symptoms are not improving after 3 days you may need some different antibiotics. Contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron.
Contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron if you are not getting any better. Or contact the Acute Respiratory Assessment Service (ARAS) on 01234 730343.
Increased cough
Increase the use of your reliever inhaler. Take regular doses up to the maximum allowed.
My maximum dose is …………
If better after 2 days return to your normal dose.
If symptoms persist for more than 2 days contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron. Start taking your Prednisolone if you have it at home and contact GP/Practice Nurse/ community matron to inform them you have started your medication.
Contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron if you are not getting any better. Or contact the Acute Respiratory Assessment Service (ARAS) on 01234 730343.
Loss of appetite
This may be an early sign that you have an infection. Keep an eye out for any other symptoms.
Try easy to eat foods little and often.
If your appetite does not return or you start to lose weight contact your GP/Practice Nurse or community matron.
Increased tiredness or lethargy
This may be an early sign that you may have an infection. Keep an eye out for any other symptoms.