Estate agent John hangs up his keys for the last time
Good inhaler technique is needed for both prevention and relief, but by taking your preventer inhaler correctly, and as prescribed, the likelihood of needing your reliever inhaler is reduced.
Making sure you breathe out fully first to create space in your airways so you can breathe in deeper and for longer when you inhale your asthma medicine. This gives it the best chance of being most effective.
Anshu notes: “Sometimes patients place their inhalers by their toothbrush to remind them to take them.”
Of course, it’s essential to use inhalers even when you’re feeling well to ensure your asthma stays in check. That way you control your asthma and it doesn’t control you! sometimes trigger symptoms. Good management and control of your medication, such as using your preventer inhaler daily, means there is no reason why you can’t enjoy the sunshine. John Green, who has retired after almost 40 years in estate agency and more than 20 years with Wm Sykes & Son in Holmfirth
John said he was recruited by Paul Dixon at Wm Sykes to build up the residential estate agency side of the firm, which was traditionally strong on agricultural property matters.
Over the years, he has handled numerous property transactions across Huddersfield, Wakefield and the Holme Valley, including the recent sale of Arthur Quarmby’s underground home, Underhill, in Holme village.
John said: “The job has involved meeting so many people from different walks of life. That has been the most enjoyable part of it for me.”
John, who lives at Holme with his wife Helen, said he would be kept busy during retirement looking after his small herd of Highland cattle and in his role as chairman of Hepworth Brass Band.
“I am a big Huddersfield Town supporter, so I may be able to get to more away games,” he added.
“I have been watching Town since 1969 when my dad first took me to a game. I’ll also have more time for walking and cycling, which I enjoy.”