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Is it or isn't it asthma?

Back in April of last year I came down with one of these weird viral things and my GPS worked hard to find what it were I think at the time I had every test...

Back in April of last year I came down with one of these weird viral things and ...

Magicmog12

•5 years ago

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Oopsie-Poopsie 😅

So it’s been an ‘entertaining’ few weeks. Go home to parents for Christmas and find that I’m no longer fully immune to my cat 😭😭😭 (I’m allergic to cats but...

So it’s been an ‘entertaining’ few weeks. Go home to parents for Christmas and f...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•5 years ago

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Flash backs

I have Asthma. Was rushed to hospital 17th Dec. Does anyone suffer with flash backs. I do at times. Near death experience shook me up. Still suffering...

I have Asthma. Was rushed to hospital 17th Dec. Does anyone suffer with flash ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Scared of taking prednisolone

I’ve never taken steriods before and I’m terrified of taking them (had bad reaction to tablets once and it’s scared me) Asthma is normally controlled and only...

I’ve never taken steriods before and I’m terrified of taking them (had bad react...

111113

•5 years ago

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Using saline with neb for cough

I have a home neb and ventolin nebules for occasional emergency use only. I currently have a troublesome dry asthma cough and burning sensation in my upper...

I have a home neb and ventolin nebules for occasional emergency use only. I curr...

redstar9

•5 years ago

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Lung function results

Morning .... had a follow up this morning with consultant. Has finally confirmed I have asthma ... but also VCD (which I knew ) and some elements of...

Morning .... had a follow up this morning with consultant. Has finally confirme...

1974lovejoy

•5 years ago

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Burning lungs and no wheezing?

My lungs hurt, not my chest, not my muscles. I have a burning feeling in my upper airways, like before an attach, but it's the whole time. I don't wheeze, my...

My lungs hurt, not my chest, not my muscles. I have a burning feeling in my uppe...

Bienkie

•5 years ago

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Peak flow averages question.

Saw nurse this morning who told me she doesn't think I have asthma because although the preventer inhaler I was given has made my peak flows go up I get...

Saw nurse this morning who told me she doesn't think I have asthma because altho...

Fuzzymooch

•5 years ago

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Hospital pressures and early discharges

Last night I self discharged from one of the most traumatic hospital stays I’ve had! A bit of background- I was diagnosed asthma in may - raised eosinophils...

Last night I self discharged from one of the most traumatic hospital stays I’ve ...

HoppyNurse

•5 years ago

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Hospital pressures and early discharges

Last night I self discharged from one of the most traumatic hospital stays I’ve had! A bit of background- I was diagnosed asthma in may - raised eosinophils...

Last night I self discharged from one of the most traumatic hospital stays I’ve ...

HoppyNurse

•5 years ago

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Acid reflux and Asthma

Anyone out there with acid reflux I am struggling with prescription drugs ending up with severe pains in the stomach and toilet problems tried homeopathy as...

Anyone out there with acid reflux I am struggling with prescription drugs ending...

Babbela

•5 years ago

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Heart rate

On 8 x 5mg of steroids for 5 days. Pulse rate quite high. Anyone else experienced this please.

On 8 x 5mg of steroids for 5 days. Pulse rate quite high. Anyone else experienc...

Oldvicarageba

•5 years ago

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what effect does anxiety have on asthma

hi all, so breathing issues have been a struggle of mine for 8 or so years now. I was told i had asthma around the same time i was told i suffered anxiety and...

hi all, so breathing issues have been a struggle of mine for 8 or so years now. ...

ash160808

•5 years ago

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Lesson learnt

After 7 day course of prednisolone, rang asthma UK helpline for advice on day 7 as I wasn't completely better. Advised to contact my doctors late afternoon...

After 7 day course of prednisolone, rang asthma UK helpline for advice on day 7 ...

elanaoali

•5 years ago

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Low mood with asthma flare up?

Is there a link between low mood and asthma flare ups? I’ve had an asthma flare up this past week and have also felt a bit depressed/ not myself this week....

Is there a link between low mood and asthma flare ups? I’ve had an asthma flare ...

ARC727

•5 years ago

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Home remedies aswell as medication

Good morning all I was curious to know if anyone takes any herbal or home remedies to help with their asthma? Aswell as using normal medication of course...

Good morning all I was curious to know if anyone takes any herbal or home remed...

ash160808

•5 years ago

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Asthma cough/mucus worse past three years

I've noticed lots of people on the site writing that their asthma has worsened in the last few years. A lot of us were given the pneumococcal vaccine about...

I've noticed lots of people on the site writing that their asthma has worsened i...

Palette

•5 years ago

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FDA Clears ‘Air Next’ Spirometer Device for Asthma and COPD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the approval of “Air Next” for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma or...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the approval of “Air Nex...

RobertReny

•5 years ago

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Fed up

Hi all, I've been an asthmatic for 35 years, however since December last year my asthma has become unmanagable. I've always suffered with flare ups during...

Hi all, I've been an asthmatic for 35 years, however since December last year m...

Smegs1978

•5 years ago

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Update on allergy to animals and public places

Hi everyone, A belated Happy New Year. Just thought I'd give you all an update on my attempts to get asthma exacerbated by allergies to animals recognised...

Hi everyone, A belated Happy New Year. Just thought I'd give you all an update...

Omeba

•5 years ago

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Brilliant peak flow with shortness of breath

Hi, ive recently had pneumonia and i'm recovering from that for a few weeks. They've changed me to fostair and salbutomol inhalers after the antibiotics got...

Hi, ive recently had pneumonia and i'm recovering from that for a few weeks. The...

Definitelynotjeff

•5 years ago

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Sudden change in asthma

Helloall, I have had asthma my whole life. I stupidly used to smoke but gave up 5 years ago this April. I have been generally fit and well since then and taken...

Helloall, I have had asthma my whole life. I stupidly used to smoke but gave up ...

gemssea

•5 years ago

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Asthma and pollution

I have asthma, on Symbicort good control but got a course in London for few days and concerned about pollution levels and how it may impact my asthma. Any...

I have asthma, on Symbicort good control but got a course in London for few days...

Saj123456

•5 years ago

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Oxygen level at 91

My daughters asthma is playing up. She’s been waking in night needing 20 + puffs then she’s fine. Went to doctors obviously got told off for not calling 999....

My daughters asthma is playing up. She’s been waking in night needing 20 + puffs...

GGchar

•5 years ago

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Relvar or Fostair

I have been put on Relvar by my specialist but not getting on with it even with rinsing my mouth I’m still coughing and of course cannot use a spacer with...

I have been put on Relvar by my specialist but not getting on with it even with ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Anxiety and Breathing Problem

Rollrider can anyone recommend a antideresant that will not make me more breathless

Rollrider can anyone recommend a antideresant that will not make me mor...

rollrider

•5 years ago

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Colds turn into mucus coughs

Hi, I have had asthma all my life but it was under control until 3 years ago. Since then, every time i get a cold, i end up getting a cough and my...

Hi, I have had asthma all my life but it was under control until 3 years ago. Si...

mtashaw

•5 years ago

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Preventer question

So very LONG story short. On trial of meds for possible asthma. See nurse next week to have it confirmed (or not). I've had a precentor inhaler for about 8...

So very LONG story short. On trial of meds for possible asthma. See nurse next...

Fuzzymooch

•5 years ago

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Breathlessness

I have had problems with cold weather the last few winters, and this winter is no better. However, in addition I now seem to be far more affected by walking,...

I have had problems with cold weather the last few winters, and this winter is n...

Wheezycat

•5 years ago

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Lung function test x 2, antibiotics?

Hi all, if any of you follow my posts you'll remember I was due my first lung function test today. I sat there all ready to get started and then... cancelled....

Hi all, if any of you follow my posts you'll remember I was due my first lung fu...

Amy2091

•5 years ago

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All posts for January 2020

Is it or isn't it asthma?

Oopsie-Poopsie 😅

Flash backs

Scared of taking prednisolone

Using saline with neb for cough

Lung function results

Burning lungs and no wheezing?

Peak flow averages question.

Hospital pressures and early discharges

Hospital pressures and early discharges

Acid reflux and Asthma

Heart rate

what effect does anxiety have on asthma

Lesson learnt

Low mood with asthma flare up?

Home remedies aswell as medication

Asthma cough/mucus worse past three years

FDA Clears ‘Air Next’ Spirometer Device for Asthma and COPD

Fed up

Update on allergy to animals and public places

Brilliant peak flow with shortness of breath

Sudden change in asthma

Asthma and pollution

Oxygen level at 91

Relvar or Fostair

Anxiety and Breathing Problem

Colds turn into mucus coughs

Preventer question

Breathlessness

Lung function test x 2, antibiotics?

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