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Pneumonia vaccination

Following on from the recent flu jab posts, I was wondering who with asthma should get this. I haven't considered it before but since last winter, have had the...

Following on from the recent flu jab posts, I was wondering who with asthma shou...

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•13 years ago

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Bonfires

We are a family of asthmatics suffering as all our neighbours seem to love burning their garden waste. There are between 1-3 bonfires a day here and I am...

We are a family of asthmatics suffering as all our neighbours seem to love burni...

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•13 years ago

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Is anyone else on Xolair now?

Hi All, just wanted to see how anybody else is doing on Xolair? My daughters just had her 7th injection and we were now off Pred (yipee......)but alas a little...

Hi All, just wanted to see how anybody else is doing on Xolair? My daughters jus...

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•13 years ago

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Feel Like rubbish

OMG i feel like absoulate rubbish. first i got a very sore throat which i am preety sure is a throat infection, as is the 2nd one in just over 2 months. then...

OMG i feel like absoulate rubbish. first i got a very sore throat which i am pre...

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•13 years ago

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can any one confirm

could clenil cause a rash around a toddlers mouth my 2 1/2 year old has developed a rash around her mouth she had been using the clenil 50mg one puff twice...

could clenil cause a rash around a toddlers mouth my 2 1/2 year old has develope...

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•13 years ago

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Wasp allergy

Does anyone know anything about this? Was stung a few days ago, it came up quite red and swollen initially, put ice on it and the actual site of the sting was...

Does anyone know anything about this? Was stung a few days ago, it came up quit...

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•13 years ago

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Ten Weeks until Christmas

Where does the year go?! I cannot believe it is time to make and write christmas cards. Time to make and wrap presents. Time to get out christmas music and...

Where does the year go?! I cannot believe it is time to make and write christmas...

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•13 years ago

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New Inhaler Research Study/Central London

<deleted as per Asthma UK message board terms and conditions> All research requests need to be emailed to webeditor@asthma.org.uk for them to confirm they are...

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What is considered low dose steriod?

I remember reading a post about whats considered a low dose of steriod. People were posting various opions but cant seem to find it. Is 5mg daily considered...

I remember reading a post about whats considered a low dose of steriod. People w...

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•13 years ago

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brittle asthma

Hi - I'm new to the forum but not to asthma. Mine is getting worse after recent nasty chest infection. Been reading the posts with interest and would like to...

Hi - I'm new to the forum but not to asthma. Mine is getting worse after recent ...

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•13 years ago

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Back on steroids...I think I need a more positive image!

Hi everyone, I called my pulmonologist today at my wits end. I keep having these asthma attacks, using my neb, getting better, than getting worse again....

Hi everyone, I called my pulmonologist today at my wits end. I keep having...

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•13 years ago

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Just can't deal with this dreadful disease anymore!

I don't mean to come on here and moan but..... Maddie, aged nearly 3, is the best she has EVER been since on maintenance pred. She has a quality of life for...

I don't mean to come on here and moan but..... Maddie, aged nearly 3, is the be...

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•13 years ago

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Asthma attack and getting used to neb

Hi all, So I had an asthma attack at work yesterday. I took for puffs of my rescue, and then two more puffs of atrovent a while later. Quite frusterated at...

Hi all, So I had an asthma attack at work yesterday. I took for puffs of my res...

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•13 years ago

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Cataracts

Hi my eye sight has deteriorated drastically over last 3 months! I am a severe chronic steroid dependant Asthmatic! I take Saltbutamol 5mg & Atrovent 500mcg...

Hi my eye sight has deteriorated drastically over last 3 months! I am a severe...

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•13 years ago

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Anyone know whats in the air as possible triggers in the last two weeks ( last week in September)

My sons had the allergy tests and it says hes not allergic to mould or fungi but last week after being outside on a school trip his asthma flaired up, hes been...

My sons had the allergy tests and it says hes not allergic to mould or fungi but...

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•13 years ago

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Why would I be given soluble pred rather than tablets?

I've been back to my GP after a short course of pred didn't settle things down. I didn't check what she'd written on the prescription and at the pharmacy I...

I've been back to my GP after a short course of pred didn't settle things down. ...

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•13 years ago

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Asthma injection for a 3yr old

My nearly 3 yr old was seen today. He's on pred every 3-4 weeks plus a heap of other things. He's had extensive investigations and today they gently mentioned...

My nearly 3 yr old was seen today. He's on pred every 3-4 weeks plus a heap of o...

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Asthma injection for a 3yr old

My nearly 3 yr old was seen today. He's on pred every 3-4 weeks plus a heap of other things. He's had extensive investigations and today they gently mentioned...

My nearly 3 yr old was seen today. He's on pred every 3-4 weeks plus a heap of o...

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•13 years ago

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Management.

Hi, I' m new here and would like a little advice please. Our son has been treated as having asthma from an early age (he is nearly 4). He had two bouts of...

Hi, I' m new here and would like a little advice please. Our son has been treate...

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•13 years ago

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Sub cut

This is my first post but I've found loads of helpful stuff on here so thought I'd give it a go!! My consultant has agreed to start sub cut & has said that he...

This is my first post but I've found loads of helpful stuff on here so thought I...

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•13 years ago

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Flu Jab

Hello Just wondered if anyone who normally gets a flu jab this year has not been called for one. I have just been to the GP to collect a repeat prescription...

Hello Just wondered if anyone who normally gets a flu jab this year has not bee...

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•13 years ago

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I just resigned

I just resigned from my teachinng job...feel so sad but also feel relieved. I have tried so hard to keep going but just can't do it, even at reduced hours. Not...

I just resigned from my teachinng job...feel so sad but also feel relieved. I ha...

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•13 years ago

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swollen ankles

does anyone have issue with swollen ankles -i have noticed recently that my left ankle has become prone to swelling up considerably while the right is slightly...

does anyone have issue with swollen ankles -i have noticed recently that my left...

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•13 years ago

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Consultant???

Hi. I was just wondering, at what point do you get a referral to see a consultant specialist?? Is it something your Dr will do automatically or do you have...

Hi. I was just wondering, at what point do you get a referral to see a consult...

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•13 years ago

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Which Doctor?

Hi, Never been on here but hoping someone can help. For the past two years I am having severe problems with my asthma, numerous hospitalisations, and nothing...

Hi, Never been on here but hoping someone can help. For the past two years I am ...

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•13 years ago

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Experiences of Prednisolone Tabs

and so my saga continues...after my chest xray results clearly suggests that I have asthma my GP will still not formally diagnose Asthma as he says he doesnt...

and so my saga continues...after my chest xray results clearly suggests that I h...

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•13 years ago

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People experiences of Prednisolone Tabs

and so my saga continues...after my chest xray results clearly suggests that I have asthma my GP will still not formally diagnose Asthma as he says he doesnt...

and so my saga continues...after my chest xray results clearly suggests that I h...

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•13 years ago

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Hormones, Asthma ? mid-ish cycle

Thanks everyone who has mentioned this. I noticed a end of month pattern to needing prednisolone after worsening asthma this year for several months (but not...

Thanks everyone who has mentioned this. I noticed a end of month pattern to need...

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•13 years ago

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Experiences of Prednisolone Tabs (sorry everyone I managed to post this in the wrong forum)

and so my saga continues...after my chest xray results clearly suggests that I have asthma my GP will still not formally diagnose Asthma as he says he doesnt...

and so my saga continues...after my chest xray results clearly suggests that I h...

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•13 years ago

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Why can't i breathe

I'm taking all my inahlers and i still get out of breath . My peak flow is normal . What's going on .............

I'm taking all my inahlers and i still get out of breath . My peak flow is no...

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•13 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for October 2011

Pneumonia vaccination

Bonfires

Is anyone else on Xolair now?

Feel Like rubbish

can any one confirm

Wasp allergy

Ten Weeks until Christmas

New Inhaler Research Study/Central London

What is considered low dose steriod?

brittle asthma

Back on steroids...I think I need a more positive image!

Just can't deal with this dreadful disease anymore!

Asthma attack and getting used to neb

Cataracts

Anyone know whats in the air as possible triggers in the last two weeks ( last week in September)

Why would I be given soluble pred rather than tablets?

Asthma injection for a 3yr old

Asthma injection for a 3yr old

Management.

Sub cut

Flu Jab

I just resigned

swollen ankles

Consultant???

Which Doctor?

Experiences of Prednisolone Tabs

People experiences of Prednisolone Tabs

Hormones, Asthma ? mid-ish cycle

Experiences of Prednisolone Tabs (sorry everyone I managed to post this in the wrong forum)

Why can't i breathe

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