Thanks all for the speedy and well composed responses.
My biggest concern really was if the bronchitis did relate at all to asthma then I feared for the worst. I'm off to see my GP tomorrow.
I don't really have any fear of the peak flow measurement as my current day job involves police firearms for which I need a decent level of fitness. My guess is that is the standard used to determine lung ability and so unless my next medical is on a "bronchitis" day I should be fine.
With the important concerns slightly allayed, I have to say living with this on an increasing regular basis really does p1ss me off something chronic (sic).
I'll let you know how I get on with the GP, suffice to say what the AME doesn't yet know is of little concern to them at the moment.
Redsnail,tart1 and 767bill, thanks for the personal stories element, it adds so much more to the hope it all goes well message.
Regards
Obs cop