Barnfield Hill Surgery

Rescue Packs for COPD and Asthma Patients

Some inaccurate information has been circulating in the public domain regarding special ‘rescue packs’ for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD.

Patients will already have a COPD/asthma rescue pack if they are in the cohort of patients that this is intended for.  Patients are being advised to not contact their GP practice for a rescue pack if they have not had one before.​

If you have COPD or Asthma and feel unwell you must still seek medical attention even if you do have a ‘rescue pack’ as the your GP will be able to advise you if you should use your rescue pack. Please seek medical advice first.

 

Date published: 24th March, 2020
Date last updated: 24th March, 2020