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Ports - portacath

I am going to be getting a port and was just wondering if any once else has got / has had one and can tell me anthing about them like can you feel them? any...

I am going to be getting a port and was just wondering if any once else has got ...

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•14 years ago

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Leukotriene antagonists and depression?

Hi I am just researching the new tablets i have been prescribed by my doctor (accolate) and i have come across this:...

Hi I am just researching the new tablets i have been prescribed by my doctor (a...

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•14 years ago

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scary experience - blood sugar level increase and increased blood pressure after an asthma attack?

Hi im not sure if im turning into a hypocondriac now but im sort of in shock after an asthma attack which meant i did a trip to A&E. Is it natural for your...

Hi im not sure if im turning into a hypocondriac now but im sort of in shock af...

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•14 years ago

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Hot Air Balloon trips & Asthma etc

Hello, My Mother has suggested a Balloon trip for my birthday, (it is a big one!!) which sounds really good! I have looked at the website under the medical...

Hello, My Mother has suggested a Balloon trip for my birthday, (it is a big on...

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•14 years ago

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sharp pain in ribs under chest

hi all just wondered has anyone ever had a sharp pain kinda in your ribs on one side im not looking to be diagnoised or anythng just that i am on 2 lots...

hi all just wondered has anyone ever had a sharp pain kinda in your ribs on on...

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•14 years ago

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Oral Thrush

Can anyone give me some advice? I've had almost permanent oral thrush since last April despite being on oral steroids and nebulised steroids since 2005 and...

Can anyone give me some advice? I've had almost permanent oral thrush since last...

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•14 years ago

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shaking/side effects

I usually use a salbutamol inhaler and unless i need loads in a row im fine with it but when im really struggling and need to get control quicker (for example...

I usually use a salbutamol inhaler and unless i need loads in a row im fine with...

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•14 years ago

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started of as a cold but now led onto a bad chesty cough which is affecting me asthma

hi had a bad chest now for about a week started last saturday morning when woke up really whezze. my normal peak flow is around 450-480. went to doctors about...

hi had a bad chest now for about a week started last saturday morning when woke...

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•14 years ago

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Is this asthma?

I seem tot be having a rough time and starting to wonder if its my asthma or something else going on. I was dianagnosed with asthma in December 2008 after what...

I seem tot be having a rough time and starting to wonder if its my asthma or som...

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•14 years ago

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Do i need a stronger inhaler?

Hello, i am new to this whole Asthma thing and I have a few questions. I take my inhalor every morning and night, and half way through the day, yet sometimes I...

Hello, i am new to this whole Asthma thing and I have a few questions. I take my...

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•14 years ago

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Reducing my son's steroid daily dose and now I'm feeling a bit wobbly....

Now that my son's asthma has been really well-controlled since starting on an anti-histamine a month ago, the resp nurse and I were in agreement that we should...

Now that my son's asthma has been really well-controlled since starting on an an...

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•14 years ago

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Knowing when to take my inhaler!

Hello out there. I need advice. In my 3rd week of feeling out of breath, tired and absolutely fed up! But my question is this. I have been coughing lots...

Hello out there. I need advice. In my 3rd week of feeling out of breath, tired...

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•14 years ago

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Asthma and hayfever.....please help...!!!

Hi all Its been a while since i posted anything........I just really need some advise or tips as my asthma and allergies has been out of control for some time...

Hi all Its been a while since i posted anything........I just really need some ...

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•14 years ago

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Asthma and hayfever.....please help...!!!

Hi all Its been a while since i posted anything........I just really need some advise or tips as my asthma and allergies has been out of control for some time...

Hi all Its been a while since i posted anything........I just really need some ...

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•14 years ago

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Social services minefield

I had an assessment with a social worker 2 weeks ago and said i would get xyz help in my new house which i move into 19th march. Today he rings me to say he...

I had an assessment with a social worker 2 weeks ago and said i would get xyz he...

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•14 years ago

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what does your school do with asthma?

hi, my sons school know he is asthmatic, he has a full care plan done by school nurse, they have his inhalers in the classroom etc and the teachers and TA's...

hi, my sons school know he is asthmatic, he has a full care plan done by school...

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•14 years ago

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42 steroids

hello all i hope we are all keeping as well as we can be. got 56 steroids 2 wks ago took them all and dint feel any better so Tuesday i went back to docs and...

hello all i hope we are all keeping as well as we can be. got 56 steroids 2 wks ...

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•14 years ago

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asthma..up and down

hiya..all ..my daughter has asthma .. for a about 6 mths there she was doing well..but for the last couple of week its been unpredicable ..she walked home in...

hiya..all ..my daughter has asthma .. for a about 6 mths there she was doing we...

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•14 years ago

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sounds silly i know

when my asthma is bad or start of an asthma attack my feet get really hot and burning sensation, i usaully cant cope wearing socks... unfortunately my asthma...

when my asthma is bad or start of an asthma attack my feet get really hot and bu...

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•14 years ago

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Schools and Asthma get on my last nerve

I recently heard about the boy who died shortly after having an asthma attack at school. No one decided to call an ambulance and he was made to sit in a...

I recently heard about the boy who died shortly after having an asthma attack at...

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•14 years ago

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Daily pollen forecast

Daily tree pollen forecasts have started on the Zirtek website! Hopefully it's okay to post the link (AUK T&C advertising?) as it looks quite useful. The...

Daily tree pollen forecasts have started on the Zirtek website! Hopefully it's o...

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•14 years ago

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Changing from Seretide to Symbicort

I have had a few exasberations recently with courses of pred. Currently off work with chest infection I went to doc today for check-up. My current meds are -...

I have had a few exasberations recently with courses of pred. Currently off wor...

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•14 years ago

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Fashion Event For Asthma UK Today!!!!

Hi i would like to invite you to a fashion show event i am holding on Wednesday 17th March in behalf of Asthma UK. I would like to give all asthma suffers from...

Hi i would like to invite you to a fashion show event i am holding on Wednesday ...

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Improvements life looking like its on the way up

I am so pleased at the mo. My daughter is finally stabilizing at the mo they have now decided that she is steroid sensitive or something like that and now...

I am so pleased at the mo. My daughter is finally stabilizing at the mo they ha...

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•14 years ago

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Osteopenea

i have just got back from gp who had got the the results of bone density scan and i have been told i have osteopenea ( hope im spelling it right ) im told this...

i have just got back from gp who had got the the results of bone density scan an...

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•14 years ago

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Diffiuclt asthma Protocol"" at Brompton

Does anyone know how long after being seen in the out-patient clinic the above takes place?

Does anyone know how long after being seen in the out-patient clinic the above t...

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•14 years ago

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Chest infection and asthma

Hi guys. I'm new to the site and after a bit of advice on any experiences with a chest infection kicking the asthma into overdrive. I'm guessing my infection...

Hi guys. I'm new to the site and after a bit of advice on any experiences with a...

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•14 years ago

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Stopping Subcut.

Anyone stopped theres subcut successfully? How long did it take to wean? I'm on 10mg. I'm just wondering as I might be stopping mine, am in hospital for asthma...

Anyone stopped theres subcut successfully? How long did it take to wean? I'm on ...

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•14 years ago

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When to see doctor

Just wondering at what point you decide you need to see a doctor for a chest infection. I hate making a fuss and feel going to the docs for a cough is wasting...

Just wondering at what point you decide you need to see a doctor for a chest inf...

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•14 years ago

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out of breath

With my asthma When eating a meal my asthma realy puffs me out. Due to see my con in June but getting me up earlier and also sending me for heart tests. just...

With my asthma When eating a meal my asthma realy puffs me out. Due to see my co...

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•14 years ago

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Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2010

Ports - portacath

Leukotriene antagonists and depression?

scary experience - blood sugar level increase and increased blood pressure after an asthma attack?

Hot Air Balloon trips & Asthma etc

sharp pain in ribs under chest

Oral Thrush

shaking/side effects

started of as a cold but now led onto a bad chesty cough which is affecting me asthma

Is this asthma?

Do i need a stronger inhaler?

Reducing my son's steroid daily dose and now I'm feeling a bit wobbly....

Knowing when to take my inhaler!

Asthma and hayfever.....please help...!!!

Asthma and hayfever.....please help...!!!

Social services minefield

what does your school do with asthma?

42 steroids

asthma..up and down

sounds silly i know

Schools and Asthma get on my last nerve

Daily pollen forecast

Changing from Seretide to Symbicort

Fashion Event For Asthma UK Today!!!!

Improvements life looking like its on the way up

Osteopenea

Diffiuclt asthma Protocol"" at Brompton

Chest infection and asthma

Stopping Subcut.

When to see doctor

out of breath

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