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Serevent

Hi. My doctor prescribed me the serevent inhaler. I've been using it for two days. My question is how long do I need to use this inhaler for it to be fully...

Hi. My doctor prescribed me the serevent inhaler. I've been using it for two ...

ewusia28

•6 hours ago

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Getting rid of cigarette smoke

We are due to be moving shortly, to a tied house that goes with my husband's job. There is a very strong smell of cigarette smoke in the new property, and I'm...

We are due to be moving shortly, to a tied house that goes with my husband's job...

Mandevilla

•7 hours ago

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Upper Airway Disorders

I’ve just gotten back from a weekend stay at hospital for my chest. It was a bit of a mixed bag to be honest with one doc wanting to send me home nearly...

I’ve just gotten back from a weekend stay at hospital for my chest. It was a bit...

Beth_19

•1 day ago

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Why is the NHS changing everyone’s inhalers from Fostair to Luforbec?

I have received messages from my Gp telling me that due to changes in NHS prescribing guidelines, my Fostair inhaler has been changed to a Luforbec inhaler as...

I have received messages from my Gp telling me that due to changes in NHS prescr...

Bluesky__

•2 days ago

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Allergies

Dr. Has now prescribed Polaraminefor allergies that might be acerbating the asthma. I don't know what I might be allergic to except the heat/ cool/ humidity...

Dr. Has now prescribed Polaraminefor allergies that might be acerbating the asth...

Msccruises

•2 days ago

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i do not know

I take spiriva i have that cough dont know what it is if you read the meds its like may cause asthma coughimg??????????? Things are improving feel...

I take spiriva i have that cough dont know what it is if you read the meds i...

picboy

•3 days ago

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salbutamol not helping

hi guys so the doctor thinks I have asthma I’ve had an ongoing cough since feb this year and it goes and comes back. When I breathe it sounds like I’m snoring...

hi guys so the doctor thinks I have asthma I’ve had an ongoing cough since feb t...

Samapril26

•3 days ago

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My asthma is really improving

Ok so i tried the quacks i tried a healer and i persuaded myself i was getting better i end up in HOSPITAL for 3 days, Before i tell my story i never leave...

Ok so i tried the quacks i tried a healer and i persuaded myself i was getting ...

picboy

•5 days ago

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Alvesco 160

Hi. the doctor changed my inhaler to Alvesco 160, one dose twice a day. Does anyone of you have experience with this inhaler? How long does it take for the...

Hi. the doctor changed my inhaler to Alvesco 160, one dose twice a day. Does an...

ewusia28

•5 days ago

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Change of steroid inhaler

This week changed from foster next haler to spiriva.The first few days my cough has seemed much worse with phlegm. Now 6 days cough seems less. Anyone had...

This week changed from foster next haler to spiriva.The first few days my cough ...

Msccruises

•7 days ago

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Switched from Seretide 250 to Fostair 100/6

Morning all, I had been taking Seretide 250 for sometime and it has been, I believe, controlling my asthma well. I have Ventalin as a reliever which I use as...

Morning all, I had been taking Seretide 250 for sometime and it has been, I beli...

Dixiegirlphyl

•7 days ago

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humidity

I was outside for maybe 20 min watching my kids play in a baby pool. The temp is 87degrees f and the humidity is 62 with a dew point of 75. I knew i wasnt...

I was outside for maybe 20 min watching my kids play in a baby pool. The temp is...

BrittanyOk

•7 days ago

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Back Again

Hello everyone, sorry in advance for the mammoth post. I was last on this forum about 7-8 years ago in 2015/2016 after my previous symptom free asthma flared...

Hello everyone, sorry in advance for the mammoth post. I was last on this foru...

Beth_19

•7 days ago

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Confused with current symptoms

My chest is so tight especially in the back, almost feels like lungs are trying to burst through, hard to take a deep breath and my peak flow is down from 520...

My chest is so tight especially in the back, almost feels like lungs are trying ...

jamieb977

•8 days ago

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Trimbow

Hi just wondering if anybody has this happen .I have recently started using Trimbow and I always rinse mouth out well after use .But now It seems to be causing...

Hi just wondering if anybody has this happen .I have recently started using Trim...

Oscarpebbles2021

•9 days ago

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DIY: how to get fresh air when outside air is toxic, hot and humid

Hi all, Just wanted to share the results of another DIY project. The time between March and September for me is the worst due to pollen allergies, ozone air...

Hi all, Just wanted to share the results of another DIY project. The time betwe...

runcyclexcski

•9 days ago

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What age did your asthma symptoms first develop?

What age did your asthma symptoms very first develop? I read that some adult onset asthma actually started in childhood and reccured in adulthood

What age did your asthma symptoms very first develop? I read that some adult on...

Unfocusedarrow

•9 days ago

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What to take for pain?

Hi. I have adult onset asthma and also have lower back pain and costochondritis plus migraines. I usually just deal with it but have a trip coming up and...

Hi. I have adult onset asthma and also have lower back pain and costochondritis ...

Beefull8

•10 days ago

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Been put on trimbow

Following up to my previous post about well-controlled (or not) asthma, I filled in an online consultation form. Had a phone call from the surgery pharmacy...

Following up to my previous post about well-controlled (or not) asthma, I filled...

Dogsbody2all

•11 days ago

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Omeprazole to help asthma and post nasal drip.

Has anyone else been prescribed Omeprazole in case their asthma and throat congestion is caused by acid reflux? I have been taking it for 2 weeks with no...

Has anyone else been prescribed Omeprazole in case their asthma and throat conge...

T1ggy

•11 days ago

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Asthma cough worse

Living near the sea in Spain - heat and humidity and air conditioning?Asthma cough worse over last 4 weeks. Just been referred to hospital and prescribed...

Living near the sea in Spain - heat and humidity and air conditioning?Asthma co...

Msccruises

•12 days ago

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Had my appointment

Thank you for everyone's advice a few weeks ago. I had my long awaited appointment today. I shared my symptoms, along with frequencies etc. I explained my...

Thank you for everyone's advice a few weeks ago. I had my long awaited appointme...

Esad

•12 days ago

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Benralizumab has failed to work been changed to Tezepelumab

Asthma team decided today to change my biologic , i started injections in Jan 24 all was good but last injection in May has done nothing and eosophils are...

Asthma team decided today to change my biologic , i started injections in Jan 24...

Nanto4

•13 days ago

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No more prescriptions for antihistamines on the NHS

Hi, I'm a severe asthmatic both eosinophilic and allergic and I'm fortunate to be on monoclonal injections. However, I received a text from the surgery to...

Hi, I'm a severe asthmatic both eosinophilic and allergic and I'm fortunate to ...

Whizzymaz

•14 days ago

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New here looking for some help!

Hi all. I’ve just found this forum as I’ve been lokkkng for help for quite some time. I’ve had the weirdest thing happen…… Bit of a back story first…..I...

Hi all. I’ve just found this forum as I’ve been lokkkng for help for quite some ...

Gonewiththewindddddd

•14 days ago

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GP/Specialist appointments

I am 70 years old and have had asthma for most of my life. I moved from Lancaster in 2010, where I had a fantastic Dr and fully qualified asthma nurse. I now...

I am 70 years old and have had asthma for most of my life. I moved from Lancaste...

Anniecath

•16 days ago

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coughing

I’m using foster for about 10 years now. The last months I’m coughing everyday. Also i think you call them productive coughs. I’m looking for information to...

I’m using foster for about 10 years now. The last months I’m coughing everyday. ...

Poseidon1

•16 days ago

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Tiotropium, a life saver!

My asthma has been poorly controlled for about 11 years now. I've been referred 3 times to consultants, who have put me on all sort of combinations of drugs....

My asthma has been poorly controlled for about 11 years now. I've been referred ...

CallysMum

•17 days ago

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Prednisone use.

I have COPD and asthma (never severe) but since having COVID 19 in 2022 it has gotten worse and not as easy to manage. Does anyone here use Prednisone approx 5...

I have COPD and asthma (never severe) but since having COVID 19 in 2022 it has g...

Jansjems

•17 days ago

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Do some meds trigger asthma

I am on a combination of meds and wonder if any trigger asthma. Meds as follows amlodopine Digoxin Lipitor Edoxaban Lansoprazole I am now on Fostair and...

I am on a combination of meds and wonder if any trigger asthma. Meds as follows ...

alvariam

•18 days ago

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Serevent

Getting rid of cigarette smoke

Upper Airway Disorders

Why is the NHS changing everyone’s inhalers from Fostair to Luforbec?

Allergies

i do not know

salbutamol not helping

My asthma is really improving

Alvesco 160

Change of steroid inhaler

Switched from Seretide 250 to Fostair 100/6

humidity

Back Again

Confused with current symptoms

Trimbow

DIY: how to get fresh air when outside air is toxic, hot and humid

What age did your asthma symptoms first develop?

What to take for pain?

Been put on trimbow

Omeprazole to help asthma and post nasal drip.

Asthma cough worse

Had my appointment

Benralizumab has failed to work been changed to Tezepelumab

No more prescriptions for antihistamines on the NHS

New here looking for some help!

GP/Specialist appointments

coughing

Tiotropium, a life saver!

Prednisone use.

Do some meds trigger asthma

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