Free Asthma Pack

Bainio_2

gooksy wrote:

I have bought an inhaler before without a prescription. It was in a Boots pharmacy in Goring (Worthing) and they said that they could prescribe inhalers if it was seen as an emergency. I was having an asthma attack at the time and they were very good. I had to pay for it though (I usually get them free with a pre-pay prescription card - link at bottom).

Saying this though, I have been in other pharmacies, such as my local Boots in East Grinstead, and they wouldn't help me. So I guess it is just luck of the draw as to whether they deem you as needing it enough, and how nice the pharmacist is.

http://www.ppa.org.uk/pdfs/ppc/FP95%200104.pdf

This is usually on the condition that you have had an inhlaer prescriped before by a doctor, need to take your inhaler and GPs is closed (to get a new prescription). So I doubt you would be given one if you've never been prescribed before. I'm a qualified pharmacist in a years time so will have to make decisions like these as its not actually a legal requirement whether they give it to you or not.
Also if you think you may have asthma don't take painkillers like ibuprofen as this may make it worse

ethansmum

towertradersuk wrote:

is that a dig at me ??? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
as i havn't even registered to get the asthma kit, i just asked if you could buy them over the counter at the qhemist!!

I don't think so. There are alot of people out there who will take the mikey and get any freebie they can, because they can. Dongotti doesn't want Genuine people to miss out thats all- its nothing to do with what you said.

DonGotti

DonGotti wrote:

Please only use this if you could really do with it. Thank you OP!

towertradersuk

No, that wasn't a dig at you! It was a dig to those people who claim freebies just for the sake of getting something for free, which means people who really need it miss out.

Mandles

towertradersuk wrote:

does any one know if you can buy asthma pumps over the counter without a prescription, as i know i have asthma but when i go to docs and do the breath test thing they say i havn't got it. but i know that i'm not having an attack at that moment, i get an attac if i get out of breath from runnig or if i laugh to much. so its only occassionally that i need a pump.

Maybe go to a different dr. My dr has never seen me bad as i only get it around cats or after a bad hayfever day and i know inhalers work as i borrowed my sons when i couldnt breath or stop coughing and it cured it. So may help going to another dr if you feel quite sure.
Some are better than others like the dr when i had my throat swell up everytime i ate fruit & he said well just dont eat it then... cheers! (health visitor was really mad about this yesterday as she said its very serious! )So go to another dr.
Thanls for asthma pack OP .

Kerryc82

DonGotti wrote:

towertradersuk

No, that wasn't a dig at you! It was a dig to those people who claim freebies just for the sake of getting something for free, which means people who really need it miss out.

I agree - I only posted it because I thought it would useful for a lot of people out there, and I do hope nobody requests it because it is "free" and they don't actually need it.

I have requested a pack - I know two people very close to me who suffer from terrible asthma, especially in the winter. Dont forget your flu jabs sufferers!

Caroline2CV

Truly appreciate this offer - Many thanks

alpha47_2

Hello

Just a quick note on asthma, we have been using Lobelia (herb) from our herbalist and it is amazing. 4 drops in water that's it No need for inhalers any more. If you think you would like to try it you need to consult a herbalist as it is classed as a drug, and needs to be given with advice.(I phone mine for free)
A note of caution. would not think everybody with asthma should rush out and try it as it is a very dangerous illness, but just wanted to mention it as it has helped my family. It has saved us a lot in prescriptions meds.
I am quite new to this board and I do am not sure how to post, is it ok for me to post this way?

owsaboutthatthen

Received my asthma pack this morning my mum will be ever so grateful as she is a sufferer.

Roughy12

Hi, what is the comping challenge and how did you win all those things ?

miss_dolly_girl

my boyfriend has asthma but am not gonna get one of these packs as i know it will sit in a drawer unused! have said thanks anyway tho, as its a great post...thanks! x