ACCEPT:
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If the asthma is mild and asymptomatic at the time of donation even if taking regular preventative treatment i.e. inhalers or Singulair (Montelukast).
DEFER:
- If donor is symptomatic on the day of donation (wheezy or short of breath)
- For 7 days from date of completion of a course of steroids
- For 2 weeks from date of recovery from a chest infection.
SEE IF RELEVANT
IBTS/MEDD/DSGDE/0001 | Attachment 4.37 | Ver 1.1 |