Blue Ventolin inhaler with initials PP in sleeve
Description
I lost my blue and white Ventolin inhaler yesterday around 3pm outside the main entrance of Colchester General Hospital in Essex on Turner Road. It was tucked in a light-blue silicone sleeve with my initials 'PP' written in black marker on the sleeve. The inhaler is small, a bit worn, with a few scuffs on the cap, but it still works and I really need it back for daily asthma management. This inhaler is essential for me, and losing it makes me anxious about a flare-up—any help would mean a lot. If anyone found it, please message me and I can confirm the sleeve details and initials to verify it's mine.
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