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Access to Medline

Hi guys (as he puts on his Prof. Heinz Wolff wig), I am currently trying to obtain PDF copies of some published research papers which I believe can be...

Hi guys (as he puts on his Prof. Heinz Wolff wig), I am currently trying to obt...

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•17 years ago

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No More Beclometasone

Hi All , as the title say`s i`v just came back from asthma clinic with my 3 year old and just been told that they are not making beclometasone any...

Hi All , as the title say`s i`v just came back from asthma clinic with...

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•17 years ago

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Spiriva Capsules

I was wondering how many of you use the Spiriva Capsules? I know you can only use them if you can 'suck in' enough breath and luckily I was able to meet the...

I was wondering how many of you use the Spiriva Capsules? I know you can only us...

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•17 years ago

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funky chicken

I have seen a few references to this, but am not sure what it is. Can you tell me - and is it a side effect of medication? Thanks Kathyx

I have seen a few references to this, but am not sure what it is. Can you tell ...

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•17 years ago

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can you clarify brittle asthma 4me

i do know the answer to this but would like someone to clarify the disease process of brittle asthma. i mean in terms of can you develop it like me from mild...

i do know the answer to this but would like someone to clarify the disease proce...

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•17 years ago

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asthma turning bad or not?

Hi All , as you know iv got a 3 year old with asthma had it for about 3 years is on beclometasone 50mg (3 puffs twice a day) salamol(2 puffs twice a...

Hi All , as you know iv got a 3 year old with asthma had it for about ...

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alcohol

Hello does anybody have problems drinking alcohol? I know red wines can be a problem because of the preservatives, but I find that even a sip of any kind of...

Hello does anybody have problems drinking alcohol? I know red wines can be a pr...

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•17 years ago

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Medic alert Bracelets

Does anyone know the Price Range for a personalised Alert Bracelet? I have a rare Blood Type and asthma so the Doctor said I should Get one Before I go away...

Does anyone know the Price Range for a personalised Alert Bracelet? I have a rar...

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•17 years ago

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Medic alert Bracelets

Does anyone know the Price Range for a personalised Alert Bracelet? I have a rare Blood Type and asthma so the Doctor said I should Get one Before I go away...

Does anyone know the Price Range for a personalised Alert Bracelet? I have a rar...

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•17 years ago

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cramp - quinine and...?

Has anyone had cramp that has gone right across their back before and actually made it harder to breathe? This happened about 2 hrs ago and is only just...

Has anyone had cramp that has gone right across their back before and actually ...

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•17 years ago

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peakflow improved since having steroid nasal spray

Does anyone share my experience? I was using salbutamol a lot and GP was not sure why. Anyway, he changed my nasal spray and eye drops to steroid rather than...

Does anyone share my experience? I was using salbutamol a lot and GP was not su...

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PLANTS PURIFY THE AIR AND REMOVE NASTY TOXINS- comments please

By accident I have discovered this. ""Some thing as everyday as a tulip will remove formaldehyde, xylene and ammonia""!!!! check out this website...

By accident I have discovered this. ""Some thing as everyday as a tulip will rem...

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•17 years ago

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Information about Pseudomonas

A friend who suffers from asthma needs some information about this condition. I'm posting her request... ""Ever since I was in hospital and had the dreaded...

A friend who suffers from asthma needs some information about this condition. I...

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•17 years ago

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Pharmacists/Fosamax

I've noticed quite a few of the questions which people raise on this site (e.g. recent ones about Fosamax and Seretide/Ventolin) could perhaps better be raised...

I've noticed quite a few of the questions which people raise on this site (e.g. ...

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•17 years ago

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Hi I'm new to all this

Hi everyone, I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with Rhinitis in January at the hospital ENT clinic and Asthma in March, on going back to my GP after 5 weeks...

Hi everyone, I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with Rhinitis in January at th...

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•17 years ago

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Tips to improve pf

hi silly question but has anyone any tips for improving pf trend mine had steaded on pred and was low but stable but now been off pred for 3/52 and pf trend bk...

hi silly question but has anyone any tips for improving pf trend mine had steade...

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Safe to take Seretide and ventolin?

I'm hoping that this isn't too much like asking for medical advice but, apart from waiting hours for nhs direct to call me back, this seems the most sensible...

I'm hoping that this isn't too much like asking for medical advice but, apart fr...

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•17 years ago

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Eurovison clear your diaries

Ok folks clear the diary, order extra inhalers/nebs, check you have enough pred and up you medication to high risk protocols, and for goodness sake don't...

Ok folks clear the diary, order extra inhalers/nebs, check you have enough pred ...

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•17 years ago

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Where can I get information on PEV and FEV1

I am trying to work out if I have asthma or an allergy. To prove this I have purchased one of the mini peak flow meters (Piko-1) and will monitor my peak flow...

I am trying to work out if I have asthma or an allergy. To prove this I have pur...

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•17 years ago

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Fosamax - 70mg once a week

Up until recently I used to take 5mg Fosamax daily as when I was started on it I had just had two lots of major bowel surgery which made me unsuitable for once...

Up until recently I used to take 5mg Fosamax daily as when I was started on it I...

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•17 years ago

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Do you smoke with your Asthma?

As the title really, just interested if anyone did, or does smoke with their asthma. It is a filthy habbit, but I'm not hear to discuss or judge anyone on...

As the title really, just interested if anyone did, or does smoke with their ast...

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•17 years ago

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Different Hospital Experience in different NHS area

I suffered a major attack today during the daytime, just after lunch which is very un-usual for me. Normally it's around 10pm, lol. Anyway, the guys at work...

I suffered a major attack today during the daytime, just after lunch which is ve...

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•17 years ago

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peak flow

been to docs today as on weds it felt like someone had got their hands round my neck, but today it seems easier kept appt at docs anyway, doc didnt know what...

been to docs today as on weds it felt like someone had got their hands round my ...

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•17 years ago

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Asthma patterns

does anyone else find that their asthma follows a certain pattern so to speak i am finding that need bucket full of ventolin in am then cope for rest of day b4...

does anyone else find that their asthma follows a certain pattern so to speak i ...

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•17 years ago

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should i feel like this

hi over the last year my asthma has got worse, i now have a con to go and vist, normaly i am on sertide 250 2puffs morning/ evening and ventolin when needed,...

hi over the last year my asthma has got worse, i now have a con to go and vist, ...

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•17 years ago

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Ruddy heck!!

Knowing how much you ladies like chocolate,try watching ""Ruddy heck its Harry and Paul "" tonight on BBC1 930pm-there is usually a sketch on that may strike a...

Knowing how much you ladies like chocolate,try watching ""Ruddy heck its Harry a...

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•17 years ago

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copd

hi i'm katie i'm new to here, i have had asthma since i was 16, but now a 38 have become worse over the past 3 years, yes i ignored all by carrying on smoking...

hi i'm katie i'm new to here, i have had asthma since i was 16, but now a 38 hav...

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•17 years ago

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eating?

Hello, Over the past week or so I have had problems with my appetite. I had a nasty experience a couple of weeks ago where I admittedly over ate (Chiquitos,...

Hello, Over the past week or so I have had problems with my appetite. I had a n...

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•17 years ago

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sub cut site

Hi My apologies in advance if this is a stupid question to ask. I was just wondering if the heat can affect a subcut site? My stomach is red and itchy but I...

Hi My apologies in advance if this is a stupid question to ask. I was just won...

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•17 years ago

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Air Purifiers, pet sprays etc. Please advise!

hi, we (along with our asthma nurse) think our 3 year old has an allergy to cats & dogs. His asthma is usually triggered by colds and viruses however EVERY...

hi, we (along with our asthma nurse) think our 3 year old has an allergy to cats...

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•17 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for May 2007

Access to Medline

No More Beclometasone

Spiriva Capsules

funky chicken

can you clarify brittle asthma 4me

asthma turning bad or not?

alcohol

Medic alert Bracelets

Medic alert Bracelets

cramp - quinine and...?

peakflow improved since having steroid nasal spray

PLANTS PURIFY THE AIR AND REMOVE NASTY TOXINS- comments please

Information about Pseudomonas

Pharmacists/Fosamax

Hi I'm new to all this

Tips to improve pf

Safe to take Seretide and ventolin?

Eurovison clear your diaries

Where can I get information on PEV and FEV1

Fosamax - 70mg once a week

Do you smoke with your Asthma?

Different Hospital Experience in different NHS area

peak flow

Asthma patterns

should i feel like this

Ruddy heck!!

copd

eating?

sub cut site

Air Purifiers, pet sprays etc. Please advise!

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