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Difficult to diagnose and treat asthma, not VCD... 3rd asthma doctor needed

My current asthma doctor has recently decided that most of my coughing and SOB symptoms are attributed to VCD. During my latest URI and flare she told me it...

My current asthma doctor has recently decided that most of my coughing and SOB s...

Shadowcat04

•5 years ago

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Help getting a diagnosis

I’m currently undergoing testing and have been prescribed a reliever inhaler only. Because I was experiencing chest pain my gp is investigating potential...

I’m currently undergoing testing and have been prescribed a reliever inhaler onl...

chopsterz

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling confused!

Hi, my asthma symptoms started to worsen about 3 weeks ago and I started using the Ventolin reliever inhaler more frequently. I went to the asthma nurse on...

Hi, my asthma symptoms started to worsen about 3 weeks ago and I started using t...

KaraMay

•5 years ago

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Easy Read All about asthma Word Version

Hoe do I get a Word version of Easy Read All about asthma? The PDF 1 isn't printing out correctly.

Hoe do I get a Word version of Easy Read All about asthma? The PDF 1 isn't print...

Sottie

•5 years ago

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Feeling special 🥰 (very special 😂)

In for my seconded mepo today (and possibly last if I get the same aches and pains despite it being brill for my lungs 😕). Apparently they’ve written on the...

In for my seconded mepo today (and possibly last if I get the same aches and pai...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•5 years ago

28 Replies

Recurrent throat/chest infections and asthma

Hi, I am 39 yo and have had asthma since I was 4. In the last few years I have suffered from repeated throat and chest infections, mostly viral but some...

Hi, I am 39 yo and have had asthma since I was 4. In the last few years I have s...

JoBo1979

•5 years ago

25 Replies

viral induced asthma and questions

hi I am still figuring out if I have asthma but it is looking more and more like it and I have a to of questions. so my breathing trouble started 5 years ago...

hi I am still figuring out if I have asthma but it is looking more and more like...

flowergarden1

•5 years ago

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To flu jab or not to flu jab??

I think I've shaken plurisy although still have some pain from costacondritus. When and if do I have my flu jab ??

I think I've shaken plurisy although still have some pain from costacondritus. ...

Mooking1983

•5 years ago

1 Reply

CBD Oil and Asthma

I have read some interesting things about cbd oil and asthma. Has anyone tried this who has severe asthma?

I have read some interesting things about cbd oil and asthma. Has anyone tried t...

Happy-51

•5 years ago

16 Replies

Seretide to Fostair, my experience and concern.

So like all of us my Asthma gets worse in the Winter, however this year I wanted to just check in with my Doctor about my symptoms. I mostly struggle breathing...

So like all of us my Asthma gets worse in the Winter, however this year I wanted...

Glen68

•5 years ago

8 Replies

How do I control high blood pressure?

I'm Mr David Peterson, from Birmingham Alabama, Age 54

Dav12

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Xolair or Mepolizumab

Hi is there anyone on Xolair or Mepolizumab or has recently had it but stopped for any reason. I took part in a medical research questionnaire on it and got...

Hi is there anyone on Xolair or Mepolizumab or has recently had it but stopped f...

Shellc

•5 years ago

16 Replies

What more

Hello Well I’m back to my asthma specialist Monday for my ct results. My PF has been much lower since I last saw him and I’m constantly wheezy now. I’m on...

Hello Well I’m back to my asthma specialist Monday for my ct results. My PF has ...

Happy-51

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Active Cycle Breathing Techniques and posterial drainage

Hi all my son has been struggling with his asthma (2 admissions and 3 courses of pred over last 6 weeks) and although he is much better just now is still...

Hi all my son has been struggling with his asthma (2 admissions and 3 courses of...

HaydiesMum

•5 years ago

1 Reply

In the red zone and under pressure to be at work

I have been in my red zone for the last few days thanks to a colleague who passed on her cold which of course caused my asthma to flare up. Thanks to my new...

I have been in my red zone for the last few days thanks to a colleague who passe...

flossiew

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Asthma Plan

The Asthma plan provided by Asthma UK says amber is increase preventer to.... Why are severe asthma clinic consultants and nurses now saying this is no longer...

The Asthma plan provided by Asthma UK says amber is increase preventer to.... Wh...

Hidden

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Chest infection advice

Hi all, So this cold has finally decided to become something else. I have the classic fever, headache, general feeling of unwell, coughing up mucus (sorry),...

Hi all, So this cold has finally decided to become something else. I have the cl...

Chukkin

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Change in symptoms

I wonder if anyone here has had a similar experience - I've had asthma since I was 9 and really knew my asthma but about 4 years ago I had a bad chest...

I wonder if anyone here has had a similar experience - I've had asthma since I w...

KaraMay

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Chris cards

I want to know why I can't buy Christmas cards from direct and have you get the money direct instead of a third party

I want to know why I can't buy Christmas cards from direct and have you get the...

JoycePengelly

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Asthma palpitations

Hi does anyone else get palpitations when their asthma is unsettled x

Tray-ce

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Evening

Hi hope everyone well , me back in hospital my second home yet another infection take care everyone

Hi hope everyone well , me back in hospital my second home yet another infection...

Tracey1972

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Feeling tired

I have had asthma for 20 years. I would say it is controlled well and I know my own asthma well. I only ever have a flair up when I have a chest infection,...

I have had asthma for 20 years. I would say it is controlled well and I know my ...

Wendy19

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Still not recovered !

Hi, I had a couple of very serve asthma Attack 7 weeks ago and nearly ended up in intensive care a number of times. The thing is I am still not right I am...

Hi, I had a couple of very serve asthma Attack 7 weeks ago and nearly ended up ...

Zstar

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Nutraceuticals for inflammed lungs

Has anyone found a nutraceutical that helps reduce inflammation of the large bronchi?

Has anyone found a nutraceutical that helps reduce inflammation of the large bro...

Samadhi

•5 years ago

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CBD and asthma

Has anyone tried Cannabinoid oil or vaping for asthma? Interested to know if it has helped or not.

Has anyone tried Cannabinoid oil or vaping for asthma? Interested to know if it...

Carolofcambridge

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Best peak flow app

Made a silly error by downloading a peak flow app and registering my pf three times a day. A week in just worked out that you can only do once a day so it’s...

Made a silly error by downloading a peak flow app and registering my pf three ti...

Happy-51

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Back to work.. yay

Hi folks, Just to let every body know that following a rubbish few weeks with asthma, plurisy and then costacondritus.... I'm finally going back to work....

Hi folks, Just to let every body know that following a rubbish few weeks with a...

Mooking1983

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma and GA

My son who is 4 years old, has a slight cold, he’s recovering from it. He’s coughing slightly too. He has asthma symptoms but too young to be diagnosed, he has...

My son who is 4 years old, has a slight cold, he’s recovering from it. He’s coug...

Sp0513

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Nighttime pondering

So it’s usually at this time of night where I am struggling to sleep (thanks Pred) and when I do my best (and worst!) thinking. For the past week I have...

So it’s usually at this time of night where I am struggling to sleep (thanks Pre...

Chukkin

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma & dairy/wheat

When I entirely cut out wheat and dairy from my son’s diet within 3-4 days his asthma clears up. I think dairy is a problem but not necessarily because it may...

When I entirely cut out wheat and dairy from my son’s diet within 3-4 days his a...

AFC11

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for November 2018

Difficult to diagnose and treat asthma, not VCD... 3rd asthma doctor needed

Help getting a diagnosis

Feeling confused!

Easy Read All about asthma Word Version

Feeling special 🥰 (very special 😂)

Recurrent throat/chest infections and asthma

viral induced asthma and questions

To flu jab or not to flu jab??

CBD Oil and Asthma

Seretide to Fostair, my experience and concern.

How do I control high blood pressure?

Xolair or Mepolizumab

What more

Active Cycle Breathing Techniques and posterial drainage

In the red zone and under pressure to be at work

Asthma Plan

Chest infection advice

Change in symptoms

Chris cards

Asthma palpitations

Evening

Feeling tired

Still not recovered !

Nutraceuticals for inflammed lungs

CBD and asthma

Best peak flow app

Back to work.. yay

Asthma and GA

Nighttime pondering

Asthma & dairy/wheat

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