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Relvar

I have been to the Severe Asthma Clinic today and I have been put on Relvar. It is a yellow inhaler. It is to be used once a day. Anyone else on this?

I have been to the Severe Asthma Clinic today and I have been put on Relvar. It ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Spam notifications

Hi All, have had spam mail sent as a notification , can’t seem to delete or report it, any ideas? Hope everyone well, Mintoes

Hi All, have had spam mail sent as a notification , can’t seem to delete or repo...

Mintoes

•6 years ago

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Acid reflux and inhalers

I have been on a Breathe Easy red inhaler for about 3 months. Formerly I just used a blue Bricanyl. I am also on permanent medication for acid reflux, but I...

I have been on a Breathe Easy red inhaler for about 3 months. Formerly I just us...

Newproblems

•6 years ago

2 Replies

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Visit to asthma nurse...

Went this morning as still not feeling that asthma is controlled. It was an interesting experience! 1. She asked me what my peak flow normally was so I told...

Went this morning as still not feeling that asthma is controlled. It was an int...

Tabitha58

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Alternative painkillers not ibuprofen or Aspirin.

I am looking for alternative painkillers to help with my sinus headaches (due to polytic) Co codeine makes me really nauseous) and aspirin is band too. I am...

I am looking for alternative painkillers to help with my sinus headaches (due t...

elanaoali

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Results of endscophy for acid reflux

After a very long wait in reception (private hospital being use by NHS) was worked up with OBS and medics etc. I went for the sedation as recommended by my...

After a very long wait in reception (private hospital being use by NHS) was work...

elanaoali

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma - top tips and advice!

Hi guys - another list for you all 😂! As always feel free to discuss and add your own top tips and advice below! So here it goes; 1. Keep your GP informed and...

Hi guys - another list for you all 😂! As always feel free to discuss and add yo...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•6 years ago

25 Replies

Idiots Guide for Preventer Medication

I am coming up to my Annual Asthma Review and am looking for guidance regarding medications. I was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma 30 years ago and had...

I am coming up to my Annual Asthma Review and am looking for guidance regarding ...

Noddy66

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Another query.

I am now on the usual antibiotic/prednisolone schedule for a week, due to a cold which hadn’t seemingly become quite a chest infection though the usual...

I am now on the usual antibiotic/prednisolone schedule for a week, due to a cold...

Wheezycat

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Acid shmacid

Does anyone have any home made miracle acid reflux tips or temporary fixes? I am having a flare up and don't have any omeprazole in the house until tomorrow...

Does anyone have any home made miracle acid reflux tips or temporary fixes? I am...

Hally1973

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Spireva Respimat

Am I imagining this? Since I’ve been taking this Spireva I continuously feel like I’m getting an URTI!!! Anyone here get this?? Ta Liz

Am I imagining this? Since I’ve been taking this Spireva I continuously feel lik...

Lizzie1956

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Hi

I lost the battle I’m in hospital saying Respirotry sephis so I’m wired up like a Xmas tree two drips on in hand for antibiotics and arm for fluids had...

I lost the battle I’m in hospital saying Respirotry sephis so I’m wired up like ...

Tracey1972

•6 years ago

12 Replies

? Bronchitis

Hi All I was diagnosed this time last year after bronchitis following a cold - I am suffering the same again this year...just cannot stop coughing. Upped...

Hi All I was diagnosed this time last year after bronchitis following a cold - I...

Catheec

•6 years ago

2 Replies

First mepo tomorrow - hopefully this’ll stop me wheezing!

Hey everyone Bit of a rant this time - I’m just very frustrated at the moment! I’m tired of being asthma-ry, tired of not being understood by family, and tired...

Hey everyone Bit of a rant this time - I’m just very frustrated at the moment! I...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•6 years ago

6 Replies

Pain when breathing making me anxious

Bit of background. I am 27 yr old female, with a history of minor asthma and allergies. Rarely have to use blue inhaler. At the end of the summer I got a very...

Bit of background. I am 27 yr old female, with a history of minor asthma and all...

Ravenclaw1991

•6 years ago

6 Replies

How do I get them to take me seriously?

Firstly, I should mention that my asthma isn't severe, it's a moderate pain in the butt at the worst of times, but i've always managed: my issue at the moment...

Firstly, I should mention that my asthma isn't severe, it's a moderate pain in t...

Puff_pastry

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Too much information?

The internet is a mine of information, and I try to stick to reputable sites when researching a medical condition, but I still am finding that perhaps I now...

The internet is a mine of information, and I try to stick to reputable sites whe...

Tabitha58

•6 years ago

4 Replies

finally taken seriously

Afternoon all hope everyone is well and not suffering too much from the cold. Had letter back from Hospital consultant and finally feel like im being taken...

Afternoon all hope everyone is well and not suffering too much from the cold. Ha...

tigga61

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Asthma uncontrolled

Recently the use of asthma releaving inhalers has changed but my asthma hasn’t. I’m finding it increasingly difficult to obtain a repeat prescription before 30...

Recently the use of asthma releaving inhalers has changed but my asthma hasn’t. ...

Asthma2018

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Repeat prescriptions

For over 30 years I’ve controlled my asthma using ventolin inhalers with the instructed dosage of 2x puffs 4 times daily or when required. Recently my request...

For over 30 years I’ve controlled my asthma using ventolin inhalers with the ins...

Asthma2018

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Early repeat prescriptions

For the past 30 plus years I have controlled my asthma with the use of ventolin inhalers, 2 puffs 4 times a day or when required. But now I’m being told by the...

For the past 30 plus years I have controlled my asthma with the use of ventolin ...

Asthma2018

•6 years ago

1 Reply

October

Has anyone else noticed allergy symptoms now october is here? All my pollen apps say low pollen or no pollen but there is definitely something when I step...

Has anyone else noticed allergy symptoms now october is here? All my pollen apps...

Hidden

•6 years ago

16 Replies

What I wish I had asked my GP/asthma nurse (when first diagnosed 😉)

Hi everyone I’ve recently read an article about shared appts with GPs, and whilst it’s not something I would like personally, it does bring up an interesting...

Hi everyone I’ve recently read an article about shared appts with GPs, and whils...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•6 years ago

17 Replies

Fed up.... theatre nurse

Bit of a moan sorry..... I've been off work past two weeks with plurisy and thought I was ready to go back to work. My lungs have had other ideas it's spread...

Bit of a moan sorry..... I've been off work past two weeks with plurisy and tho...

Mooking1983

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Can your stomach make you breathless?

I have been too breathless ever since pneumonia in Jan 2017. Had the usual tests and all that has come out is it’s probably not aspergillosis and a 2nd CT scan...

I have been too breathless ever since pneumonia in Jan 2017. Had the usual tests...

gandac

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hi everyone

Hi everyone hope u all doing well I wish I was my chest not good at all on 4 hourly nebs but not holding on 40mg steroids just come down from 80mg saying if...

Hi everyone hope u all doing well I wish I was my chest not good at all on 4 hou...

Tracey1972

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Another one with a conundrum

Hi all, I have started a bit of a cold, feel a bit rubbish. And, of course, my asthma has kicked in, so I have increased my Symbicort. My peakflow is down to...

Hi all, I have started a bit of a cold, feel a bit rubbish. And, of course, my a...

Wheezycat

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Washing Pet Dander out of clothes?

Is there a product that can do this? We had a rabbit and his dander was on our clothes and has spread to others. We’ve tried washing at high temperatures,...

Is there a product that can do this? We had a rabbit and his dander was on our c...

Johnbattersea

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Prednisone

I’m on prednisone 30mg for seven days. Is it ok to just finish the course or does the drug have to be tapered off?

I’m on prednisone 30mg for seven days. Is it ok to just finish the course or doe...

Oldandgray

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Do i need to see a G.P?

Hi all, do i need to see a G.P? Been aching and very tired last 2-3 days. Started coughing up green gunk today. Have got asthma but not suffering any wheezing....

Hi all, do i need to see a G.P? Been aching and very tired last 2-3 days. Starte...

HMack

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for October 2018

Relvar

Spam notifications

Acid reflux and inhalers

Visit to asthma nurse...

Alternative painkillers not ibuprofen or Aspirin.

Results of endscophy for acid reflux

Asthma - top tips and advice!

Idiots Guide for Preventer Medication

Another query.

Acid shmacid

Spireva Respimat

Hi

? Bronchitis

First mepo tomorrow - hopefully this’ll stop me wheezing!

Pain when breathing making me anxious

How do I get them to take me seriously?

Too much information?

finally taken seriously

Asthma uncontrolled

Repeat prescriptions

Early repeat prescriptions

October

What I wish I had asked my GP/asthma nurse (when first diagnosed 😉)

Fed up.... theatre nurse

Can your stomach make you breathless?

Hi everyone

Another one with a conundrum

Washing Pet Dander out of clothes?

Prednisone

Do i need to see a G.P?

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