Copd And The Virus

[-SharonA-]

⚠️ Those of you with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as COPD or asthma can contact your GP for a 'Rescue Pack'. It gives you a 5 day supply of a corticosteroid (prednisolone) and a 5 day supply of an antibiotic (usually amoxicillin or doxycycline) which can be started immediately if you develop any breathing issues.

This advice was given to my neighbour who has copd.

[MargoTester]

Sharon - Really useful information for those that need it.

[-SharonA-]

Thank you.

[follyfancier]

my sister is 81 and she has COPD with heart and kidney problems too but cant even get her regular prescriptions delivered now because the person who delivers it is over 70

[jw47]

I have COPD and was given one of the Emergency Packs mentioned however I may be wrong but was on the understanding they were for Chest Infections not viruses

[dannyk13]

I have antibiotics and prednisolone but they for a chest infection.