Thanks for that Smoggy. I went to the doctors in advance of the 'infection' stages of the last 2 years this time around. Hence on the purple as stated. I also carry the blue everywhere as even a laughing fit can set it off I tend not to bother before a race but have been known to finish races clutching the thing in my hand or signing I'm in desperate need of it!

Last year I had 2 courses of the steroid tablet and really didn't want a third, they made me feel cack then, like NOYH was given the monteluklast tabs but again they made me feel rubbish too....I dread the dark nights and winter as it is but for it to be worsened by being so ill it's not looking good!!

My sister has had asthma since she was a small child and I've witnessed serious attacks which are very frightening. She was telling me however, she has altered her diet to a completely dairy free one. She has noticed a remarkable change, that and she lives by the glorious fjjords of Norway

I was wondering if any other sufferers had tried or been recommended this dairy free 'option'???