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Asthma and sinus surgery

I had sinus surgery five weeks ago - polyps were removed and my turbinates were reduced as I was certain my sinus issues were making my asthma much worse -...

I had sinus surgery five weeks ago - polyps were removed and my turbinates were ...

Brenviking

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Am I, aren't I?

Hi, my history is of having chest infections and Bronchitis. This year the doctors have decided that I have Asthma. I accept that I get wheezy when I get a...

Hi, my history is of having chest infections and Bronchitis. This year the docto...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Random asthma attack - reasons?

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, but i've found it really reassuring reading some posts so i thought i might see if you can help me with something. I was...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, but i've found it really reassuring reading s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

9 Replies

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Reliever inhaler insomnia

I am using pulmicort as a relievet. Around 600-800ug per day. Have been for 2 weeks now. Although i still need to frequently use my reliever brycanil. My...

I am using pulmicort as a relievet. Around 600-800ug per day. Have been for 2 we...

Jwicks19955

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Advice

Hi all hope everyone doing ok I got diagnosed in November with asthma and also had pneumonia does any one have flu jab and what's the after effects please...

Hi all hope everyone doing ok I got diagnosed in November with asthma and also h...

sarahjane12

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Inhalers

My new inhaler qvar $240.00!!!!! I don't qualify for coupons, because I have insurance, medicare the secondary insurance and Rx insurance. How do ppl make it?...

My new inhaler qvar $240.00!!!!! I don't qualify for coupons, because I have ins...

Glad1926

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Question about traveling with an inhaler

Hi guys, I'm leaving for a trip and haven't put much thought into to it but I have to carry my inhaler with for emergency but I don't have any or will have any...

Hi guys, I'm leaving for a trip and haven't put much thought into to it but I ha...

braun2020

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Clean air campaign

Hi, is it possible to post on here The friends Of the Earth petition to Teresa May for Clean air Campaign please...

Hi, is it possible to post on here The friends Of the Earth petition to Teresa M...

8405loi

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Hayfever question?

Hi all. I have a question for hayfever sufferers out there. My question is who takes steroids for it out there? I am currently on fenofexadine 180mg X1 in the...

Hi all. I have a question for hayfever sufferers out there. My question is who ...

Flowergirl78

•8 years ago

3 Replies

new to this forum

hi guys, so after having difficulty breathing i saw my gp who thinks i may have asthma, im 3o by the way, iv been given a blue inhaler but not feeling any...

hi guys, so after having difficulty breathing i saw my gp who thinks i may have ...

sherylee86

•8 years ago

7 Replies

New Inhaler

Good afternoon, I got to see the consultant yesterday at the difficult asthma clinic, Sod's law I was feeling quite well, although I should be after nearly 5...

Good afternoon, I got to see the consultant yesterday at the difficult asthma ...

Tre

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Stood on a nail

Hi I have stood on a rusty nail! My foot is very painful and i can not put weight onto it, should i get it looked at? Will i need a shot etc?

Hi I have stood on a rusty nail! My foot is very painful and i can not put weigh...

Little7492

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Ears still blocked

Hi all, signed off work ATM. From my last post I was given 10 days of antibiotics and ear drops to use twice a day. Went on holiday for one week after...

Hi all, signed off work ATM. From my last post I was given 10 days of antibiotic...

Helennn

•8 years ago

7 Replies

GP tomorrow and very confused

Hi everyone, hoping that someone has advice for me. I have a GP appointment tomorrow (he asked to see me) to discuss the kenalog injections I started a few...

Hi everyone, hoping that someone has advice for me. I have a GP appointment tom...

Emily-G

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Bad winter asthma. Inhalers causing bad insomnia!!

Hi, I am new to this forum so apologies if i miss something. I live in Melbourne Australia but this forum seemed promising. This recent cold weather has...

Hi, I am new to this forum so apologies if i miss something. I live in Melbourn...

Jwicks19955

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Aliflus instead of seretide

Hi, I've been given today Aliflus instead of seretide Is it a cheaper generic alternative ? Did anybody use it ? any side effects? Thanks

Hi, I've been given today Aliflus instead of seretide Is it a cheaper generic a...

Polzovatel

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Cough variant asthma

I am Essy and 32 years old.I am currently hospitalized due to unControlled CVA asthma...I have three nebulizations per day and things seems to under control...

I am Essy and 32 years old.I am currently hospitalized due to unControlled CVA a...

Essygathe

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Going downhill again 😔

I'm currently on holiday in Gran Canaria. My peak flow is 270 and normally 450. I'm not sure if I have a chest infection again or not. I'm trying to hold it...

I'm currently on holiday in Gran Canaria. My peak flow is 270 and normally 450. ...

Jems1995

•8 years ago

2 Replies

New member

I am 61 and was diagnosed with asthma 13 years ago. I have had the odd bouts of server chest infections with steroids to clear them. Last month I under went 3...

I am 61 and was diagnosed with asthma 13 years ago. I have had the odd bouts of ...

lynda1955

•8 years ago

1 Reply

What is your asthma story?

Hello everyone! I'm a new member in this forum, so I hope you are doing fine. To begin with, I'm Justina and I have asthma from the day I born. Actually, it...

Hello everyone! I'm a new member in this forum, so I hope you are doing fine. To...

Justinaaaa

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Here we go again

Well another chest infection and more steroids although only for 3 days fingers crossed spiriva handihaler seems to be doing the trick

Well another chest infection and more steroids although only for 3 days fingers ...

Lyngal

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Just diagnosed.

Hi there I was diagnosed with Asthma on Wednesday . I had had flu and a chest infection 5 weeks ago that had left me with a cough, by the time I went to the...

Hi there I was diagnosed with Asthma on Wednesday . I had had flu and a chest in...

Bucketlist

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Being diagnosed at moment with asthma

After having my pacemaker fitted in April I thought my life would improve but I feel bad as ever for the last two years I've had chest infections shortness of...

After having my pacemaker fitted in April I thought my life would improve but I ...

Weejenny

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Shortness of breath

For years now I keep having episodes of shortness of breath or my breathing is laboured. I go the doctors and my chest is always clear, oxygen levels are fine...

For years now I keep having episodes of shortness of breath or my breathing is l...

PadGill

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Inhalers

I take 4 inhalers, Fostair 200/6, Spiriva Reptimist and Ventolin with a Fluticasone Nasal spray. My asthma nurses have advised a nebuliser for emergency use...

I take 4 inhalers, Fostair 200/6, Spiriva Reptimist and Ventolin with a Fluticas...

poohbabe878

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Normal lung function with asthma like symptoms

How many of you have asthma like symptoms with a normal lung function test?

Millyisfluffy

•8 years ago

2 Replies

New inhaler advice

Hello, I went for my annual asthma review yesterday and was given a new preventer inhaler as my previous one wasn't helping enough. I've woken up today a bit...

Hello, I went for my annual asthma review yesterday and was given a new prevente...

Fionab86

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Hello 🙂

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the site and just wanted to say hello! I have had a persistent cough and vomiting mucus for over three years now. I have been for...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the site and just wanted to say hello! I have had ...

Shauny01606

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma and bronchiectasis

After being diagnosed with mild asthma 21 years ago aged 53 I just used my preventer daily and almost never needed my reliever. Just under a year ago I...

After being diagnosed with mild asthma 21 years ago aged 53 I just used my preve...

Wheezebag

•8 years ago

14 Replies

First post here! Looking for a bit of advice

Hi :) Sorry for the lengthy post, in advance! Just looking for a bit of advice about my uncontrolled asthma...any opinions or similar stories would be greatly...

Hi :) Sorry for the lengthy post, in advance! Just looking for a bit of advice ...

mikepett2

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2017

Asthma and sinus surgery

Am I, aren't I?

Random asthma attack - reasons?

Reliever inhaler insomnia

Advice

Inhalers

Question about traveling with an inhaler

Clean air campaign

Hayfever question?

new to this forum

New Inhaler

Stood on a nail

Ears still blocked

GP tomorrow and very confused

Bad winter asthma. Inhalers causing bad insomnia!!

Aliflus instead of seretide

Cough variant asthma

Going downhill again 😔

New member

What is your asthma story?

Here we go again

Just diagnosed.

Being diagnosed at moment with asthma

Shortness of breath

Inhalers

Normal lung function with asthma like symptoms

New inhaler advice

Hello 🙂

Asthma and bronchiectasis

First post here! Looking for a bit of advice

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