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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We have been made aware of some inaccurate information circulating regarding special `rescue packs` for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Please do not contact your GP practice for a rescue pack. You should continue to manage your condition in the usual way and if you feel you have symptoms of COVID-19, go to https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 before doing anything else.
Please read this helpful information from the British Lung Foundation:
https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/living-with-a-lung-condition
You will note that there is no recommendation to have a rescue pack as there is no evidence for their use and indeed their are concerns steroids will reduce your immunity to fight off this virus.
Please do not contact your GP practice for a rescue pack. You should continue to manage your condition in the usual way and if you feel you have symptoms of COVID-19, go to https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 before doing anything else.
Please read this helpful information from the British Lung Foundation:
https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/living-with-a-lung-condition
You will note that there is no recommendation to have a rescue pack as there is no evidence for their use and indeed their are concerns steroids will reduce your immunity to fight off this virus.