Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

21,657 members • 24,458 posts

All posts for November 2014

Son 16 months steroids

Hi this is the first time posting. Looking for advice for my son. He is on ventolin and clenil inhalers. He had what they thought was bronchilitus last...

Hi this is the first time posting. Looking for advice for my son. He is on ven...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Off Topic?

Please, Mister, can we have our ball back? We need a lighter place to relax with friends. I was of the understanding that Off Topic meant exactly that....

Please, Mister, can we have our ball back? We need a lighter place to relax with...

Hidden

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Asthma cough, advice needed please

I had mild breathing problems starting a couple of years ago and after the usual palaver the consultant decided that fortunately I was not actually asthmatic...

I had mild breathing problems starting a couple of years ago and after the usual...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Vitamin D and asthma ?

Hi I've been reading conflicting things on vitamin D. It looks like some studies say deficient vitamin D levels aggravate asthma, but other studies say...

Hi I've been reading conflicting things on vitamin D. It looks like some studies...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Brompton

Hi! To me the 3 most important aspects of asthma were to keep out of hospital to keep off steroids and to manage life to some extent but had a phone call from...

Hi! To me the 3 most important aspects of asthma were to keep out of hospital t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Hey hello, looking for advice

Hi everyone. Sorry to stumble into your forum, I hope you're all nice! I will firstly say that I'm lucky in the sense that through adulthood my asthma has...

Hi everyone. Sorry to stumble into your forum, I hope you're all nice! I will ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Zolair

My 17yr old son has just started Zolair treatment. Does anyone have any experience of this and how helpful it was? Many thanks.

My 17yr old son has just started Zolair treatment. Does anyone have any experien...

angievere

•9 years ago

14 Replies

constant oral thrush

Hello, this is my first time on the forum. I was diagnosed with asthma about 6 months ago. My asthma is pretty much under control ( I think) but I have had...

Hello, this is my first time on the forum. I was diagnosed with asthma about 6 m...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Methotrexate for asthma

Hi, I was looking for some advice please. I have had asthma since i was 11 (now 32) and it was uncontrolled until the age of 17, i have had no problems since...

Hi, I was looking for some advice please. I have had asthma since i was 11 (now ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Using a dry powder inhaler

This post/topic is in breach of the forum terms and conditions agreed to on signing up: ""You agree not to post messages to ask for participants for ANY...

This post/topic is in breach of the forum terms and conditions agreed to on sign...

Hidden

•9 years ago

Be the first to reply

Asthma an overlooked breath trick and a devastating disease

In my youth I was treated with iodine for my very instable asthma, that was not so very effective. At age 17 I had a devastating attack screeching for each...

In my youth I was treated with iodine for my very instable asthma, that was no...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Diagnosis of asthma

Diagnosis of asthma is emerging to be a breakthrough. Mostly, breathing tests are conducted on patients in order to measure how well their lungs are working....

Diagnosis of asthma is emerging to be a breakthrough. Mostly, breathing tests ar...

Hidden

•9 years ago

Be the first to reply

Fed up!! It's time to double!

I am thorougly fed up of not being able to breathe properly!!!!! A thought occurred to me tonight - how am i supposed to have any hope of control when i'm now...

I am thorougly fed up of not being able to breathe properly!!!!! A thought occur...

Hidden

•9 years ago

26 Replies

Asthma Parents Survey

<Edited by moderator> This post/topic is in breach of the forum terms and conditions agreed to on signing up: ""You agree not to post messages to ask...

<Edited by moderator> This post/topic is in breach of the forum terms and condi...

Hidden

•9 years ago

Be the first to reply

Can a gadget for smartphones to help people with asthma?

<Edited by moderator> This post/topic is in breach of the forum terms and conditions agreed to on signing up: ""You agree not to post messages to ask...

<Edited by moderator> This post/topic is in breach of the forum terms and condi...

Hidden

•9 years ago

Be the first to reply

Unsure of how long to increase inhalers for

Hi all, About a fortnight ago I had a cold which cause me to have an annoying productive cough. About 10days ago I increased my inhaler, which helped and the...

Hi all, About a fortnight ago I had a cold which cause me to have an annoying p...

Janna123

•9 years ago

2 Replies

When to use nebuliser

I was wondering how often peoe use their nebuliser and how you decide it's the time to use it. I take 2 puffs of 250 Seretide twice a day with a spacer and...

I was wondering how often peoe use their nebuliser and how you decide it's the t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Starting to give up:(

Hello everyone and hope your asthma is treating you well and you're in a stable condition at the moment. However im on the verge of giving up as im not...

Hello everyone and hope your asthma is treating you well and you're in a stable ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Cardiopulmonary exercise test

Hi, Just wondered if anyone has had to do one of these? Am being referred for one to investigate brittle asthma issues .....along with a bronchoscopy eek!...

Hi, Just wondered if anyone has had to do one of these? Am being referred for o...

twinkly29

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Relvar Ellipta

Hello everyone, I've just been to see the doctor after several bad attacks these last few nights. I was expecting a course of steroids tablets, but instead...

Hello everyone, I've just been to see the doctor after several bad attacks these...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

How long does it take to recover after a bad attack?

Hi Had an asthma attack I think without realising the severity of symptoms it had been going on for a few days. Yesterday I wound up in hospital my sats were...

Hi Had an asthma attack I think without realising the severity of symptoms it ha...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

No wheeze no asthma

This week I have met yet another general practitioner who thinks that if you do not wheeze you cannot possibly be asthma. His opinion was it is anxiety....

This week I have met yet another general practitioner who thinks that if you do ...

juliesharp

•9 years ago

6 Replies

I'm new here and suffering.

Hey my name is Lisa and I'm from Birmingham. I got diagnosed with asthma about 9 years ago, as I was constantly having chest infection and finding it...

Hey my name is Lisa and I'm from Birmingham. I got diagnosed with asthma about 9...

Hidden

•9 years ago

3 Replies

should I go back on my preventer?

I stopped taking my symbicort at the end of september as I'd gone on hoiday and forgotten to pack it and as I've not needed to use any inhalers for a few...

I stopped taking my symbicort at the end of september as I'd gone on hoiday and ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Sleeping too much?

Does anyone have a problem of keeping awake ? Dont know why but just soo much tired that just cant keep awake fall asleep after every like 3 h anyone any ideas?

Does anyone have a problem of keeping awake ? Dont know why but just soo much ti...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Referal

Hi Everyone I've had problems with poorly controlled asthma for 3 years. Until recently my GP and I have been happy to add and fiddle around with meds, but we...

Hi Everyone I've had problems with poorly controlled asthma for 3 years. Until ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone use a nebuliser

First off this is not an attempt to circumvent any rules of the forum, far from it. I admit the recent post did raise my level of curiosity. I have often...

First off this is not an attempt to circumvent any rules of the forum, far from ...

weston2

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Newbie here :0)

Hi, I am new here and thought I would say hi. I was diagnosed with Asthma when I was 10 years old. I am now 42 so have had Several bouts of asthma episode....

Hi, I am new here and thought I would say hi. I was diagnosed with Asthma when ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma Device Questionnaire

This post/topic is in breach of our terms and conditions: ""You agree not to post messages to ask for participants for ANY research, be it asthma-related or...

This post/topic is in breach of our terms and conditions: ""You agree not to pos...

Hidden

•9 years ago

Be the first to reply

Fostair question

Let's see if this works!! I was changed to Fostair a few days ago which i understand is a combination steroid preventer and a long-acting reliever. I also...

Let's see if this works!! I was changed to Fostair a few days ago which i under...

Hidden

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for November 2014

Son 16 months steroids

Off Topic?

Asthma cough, advice needed please

Vitamin D and asthma ?

Brompton

Hey hello, looking for advice

Zolair

constant oral thrush

Methotrexate for asthma

Using a dry powder inhaler

Asthma an overlooked breath trick and a devastating disease

Diagnosis of asthma

Fed up!! It's time to double!

Asthma Parents Survey

Can a gadget for smartphones to help people with asthma?

Unsure of how long to increase inhalers for

When to use nebuliser

Starting to give up:(

Cardiopulmonary exercise test

Relvar Ellipta

How long does it take to recover after a bad attack?

No wheeze no asthma

I'm new here and suffering.

should I go back on my preventer?

Sleeping too much?

Referal

Does anyone use a nebuliser

Newbie here :0)

Asthma Device Questionnaire

Fostair question

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

As we look ahead to the Easter period many are thinking about travelling to visit family. Do you consider travel insurance for asthma ?

Topics

Archive