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Scarring on lungs

I saw my gp today, my results from my repeat chest x-ray has come back. I have scarring on my lungs. Pulmonory fibrosis I think its call. I'm in my 30s, had tb...

I saw my gp today, my results from my repeat chest x-ray has come back. I have s...

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•12 years ago

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1st Appointment at Brompton.

I've got my first appointment at RBH next week, am very nervous! Was wondering from all of those that already go what happens at the first appointment? How...

I've got my first appointment at RBH next week, am very nervous! Was wondering ...

Laughaminute

•12 years ago

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Going to see the asthma doctor on Friday again

Hi, Hi, Hi, I'm going to see the asthma doctor for the fourth time since April on Friday as my asthma has been uncontroled for quite some time, this time...

Hi, Hi, Hi, I'm going to see the asthma doctor for the fourth time since Apr...

yaf_user681_6778

•12 years ago

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Elecampane

Has anyone tried Elecampane root for Asthma or chest problems?

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•12 years ago

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Starting school with asthma

Well minisock has finally made it. In September she starts reception and is so looking forward to it. The big question I have, and I feel terrible for not...

Well minisock has finally made it. In September she starts reception and is so l...

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•12 years ago

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A Story About CVA

Elle100's post about cough variant asthma got me thinking about my own asthma and i just thought i'd share a story about one of my own unpleasant experiences....

Elle100's post about cough variant asthma got me thinking about my own asthma an...

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•12 years ago

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Claiming back VAT on medical equipment

I have just purchased an omron neb from evergreen and a form came with it about claiming back VAT. Does anyone know if you have to be claiming financial...

I have just purchased an omron neb from evergreen and a form came with it about ...

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•12 years ago

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Spirometery General Question

When doing spirometery I find that I can do the breathing normal for a couple of cycles, then the fast breath out alright but then when I get to the end of the...

When doing spirometery I find that I can do the breathing normal for a couple of...

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•12 years ago

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How long for recovery?

How long does it usually take you to recover from a bad spell? I've always been asthmatic, but I have been very lucky with it - preventer and odd puff of...

How long does it usually take you to recover from a bad spell? I've always been...

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•12 years ago

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Lack of awareness of cough variant asthma?

Hi guys, Just wondered if other people have found a lack of awareness of CVA by other people? some people think asthma is just wheezing whereas my main...

Hi guys, Just wondered if other people have found a lack of awareness of CVA b...

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•12 years ago

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Having a carer

I I'm due in hospital in couple weeks for an operation nothing to do with my asthma. I have 2 questions. I will have to have carers when I come home for at...

I I'm due in hospital in couple weeks for an operation nothing to do with my ast...

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•12 years ago

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Joining a Gym

I was wondering if anyone had experienced problems in joining a gym because of their asthma or other health issues? I'm on long term steroids <insert rant...

I was wondering if anyone had experienced problems in joining a gym because of t...

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•12 years ago

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Natural ways to ease things?

Hi, Im new to the forums but looked up where I can get help and after reading a couple of threads on here I feel bad because my asthma doesnt seem as bad as...

Hi, Im new to the forums but looked up where I can get help and after reading a...

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•12 years ago

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Inhaled steroids and blood

I waas diagnosed with asthma last year and have been on seretide 250/25 and singulair ever since. I have constant wheeze and sometimes bouts of paroxysmal...

I waas diagnosed with asthma last year and have been on seretide 250/25 and sing...

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•12 years ago

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How do you know if acid reflux affects your asthma?

I've had acid reflux (or what I think is acid reflux) for months. I'm also on the highest lot of medication I've been on, ever (symbicort 400/12 two puffs...

I've had acid reflux (or what I think is acid reflux) for months. I'm also on th...

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•12 years ago

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underestimating severity of condition!

Hi Everyone. This is quite a random post but as i cant sleep and this has been going over in my mind for a few days i thought i would ask on here to see if...

Hi Everyone. This is quite a random post but as i cant sleep and this has been g...

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•12 years ago

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Hi! New asthma member here!

Hello!! I don't know where to post this cuz am new to this! I just found out that I have asthma yesterday. I always am in general well, and since my chest...

Hello!! I don't know where to post this cuz am new to this! I just found out ...

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•12 years ago

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Rubbish day again!

Anyone got a decent spare set of lungs for hire or sale? Mine are just rubbish at the moment, had a really bad night last, back to back nebs and no sleep....

Anyone got a decent spare set of lungs for hire or sale? Mine are just rubbish ...

Laughaminute

•12 years ago

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Adding buddies

Just wanted to say to whoever has requested to add me as a buddy: I'm not ignoring you, but every time I go to the page to try and confirm it goes weird! So I...

Just wanted to say to whoever has requested to add me as a buddy: I'm not ignori...

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•12 years ago

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Non-Asthma Costa stays

Following on from Philomela asking for advice re RBH admission i thought i'd do a light-hearted post about costa Has anyone been in costa for stuff other than...

Following on from Philomela asking for advice re RBH admission i thought i'd do ...

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•12 years ago

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My 2 year old has brittle asthma......

Hello..... My little man has been poorly again recently with his latest of over 15 admissions last week resulting in to nights in hdu and his consultant now...

Hello..... My little man has been poorly again recently with his latest of over ...

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•12 years ago

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RBH next week

So...off to RBH on Monday! Was going to be just one night, but while they are lovely they also seem not to be the most organised of people, and apparently some...

So...off to RBH on Monday! Was going to be just one night, but while they are lo...

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•12 years ago

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Prolactin levels

Anyone heard of steroids affecting prolactin levels in blood. apparantly its the piturity gland can go into overdrive. I am on clenil 100mg now inhaler...

Anyone heard of steroids affecting prolactin levels in blood. apparantly its th...

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•12 years ago

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spare parts for freeway elite

Hello I used to have a freeway elite but unfortunately it no longer works, but I do have the blue carry case along with wall and car plugs, if anybody wants...

Hello I used to have a freeway elite but unfortunately it no longer works, but I...

yaf_user681_25820

•12 years ago

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OLBAS OIL

Does Olbas oil on a handkerchief relief mucus and make it more productive? Or will it inflame my airways. Im using salbutamol and my preventor at the moment as...

Does Olbas oil on a handkerchief relief mucus and make it more productive? Or wi...

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•12 years ago

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pip awards

is anyone else confused with this I have higher rate for life on both components of dla. will I lose this and what about the car

is anyone else confused with this I have higher rate for life on both components...

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•12 years ago

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Inhalers for running

Hi guys, I have mild asthma which I used ventolin for, I also use beclometasone preventer during the winter and when my symptoms are worse. My asthma is...

Hi guys, I have mild asthma which I used ventolin for, I also use beclometasone...

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•12 years ago

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Help please. My airway feels congested

I can feel mucus bubbling around my airway :( My inhaler isn't helping. How can I clear my chest? Should I take more Seretide? Thanks.

I can feel mucus bubbling around my airway :( My inhaler isn't helping. How can...

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•12 years ago

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Holiday insurance help!

Hi I wondered if anyone could reccomend a good company to use to get some holiday insurance. I have severe asthma and allergies including an epi pen. Thank...

Hi I wondered if anyone could reccomend a good company to use to get some holida...

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•12 years ago

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GP rationing my ventolin - very scared

Hi everyone, my name is Selina, and this is my first time posting on this forum. I'm 56, widowed, and have suffered rom severe asthma all my life, and more...

Hi everyone, my name is Selina, and this is my first time posting on this forum....

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•12 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for August 2012

Scarring on lungs

1st Appointment at Brompton.

Going to see the asthma doctor on Friday again

Elecampane

Starting school with asthma

A Story About CVA

Claiming back VAT on medical equipment

Spirometery General Question

How long for recovery?

Lack of awareness of cough variant asthma?

Having a carer

Joining a Gym

Natural ways to ease things?

Inhaled steroids and blood

How do you know if acid reflux affects your asthma?

underestimating severity of condition!

Hi! New asthma member here!

Rubbish day again!

Adding buddies

Non-Asthma Costa stays

My 2 year old has brittle asthma......

RBH next week

Prolactin levels

spare parts for freeway elite

OLBAS OIL

pip awards

Inhalers for running

Help please. My airway feels congested

Holiday insurance help!

GP rationing my ventolin - very scared

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