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Latest Coronavirus health advice for people with asthma

Hi All Please find the latest information about Coronavirus for people with asthma by clicking on the following link:...

Hi All Please find the latest information about Coronavirus for people with ast...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•4 years ago

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Rescue packs

Anyone had a message or information off their GP how and who should have them .

Babbela

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Inhaler list, confused

Can someone clear this up for me please? I take serevent and clenil, I know serevent is not on the list but clenil is. I have 100mcg but I take that 4 puffs...

Can someone clear this up for me please? I take serevent and clenil, I know sere...

Fannyannie85

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus and Asthma

Hi everyone, I’m young (21) and have had asthma my entire life. It was bad when I was very young, but in my teenage years it just became mild. Besides asthma...

Hi everyone, I’m young (21) and have had asthma my entire life. It was bad when ...

treyjeff

•4 years ago

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Saw this today if it helps anyone

Asthma UK website link...

LDloveslattecoffe

•4 years ago

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Thank You Asthma UK!

I’m not sure about any of you but the information, guidelines and content put out by Asthma UK this weekend has been amazing! Each day has brought further...

I’m not sure about any of you but the information, guidelines and content put ou...

MrsCMK

•4 years ago

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Working in a Nursery and Stricter Social Distancing

Just seeing the latest update from Asthma UK about who exactly needs to isolate for 12 weeks... I don't think I am covered as my Clenil Modulite is just under...

Just seeing the latest update from Asthma UK about who exactly needs to isolate ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Stricter social distancing?

Hi All, Looks like I'm on the "stricter social distancing" list - any ideas what that might mean? I've been avoiding the shops as very concerned that the...

Hi All, Looks like I'm on the "stricter social distancing" list - any ideas what...

clairebear999

•4 years ago

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Asthma and seasonal irritants!!

Hi everyone! I have eosinophilic asthma and rhinitis, I was diagnosed last year. I am on fostair 200, montelukast, I take fexofenadine 120 mg and I have...

Hi everyone! I have eosinophilic asthma and rhinitis, I was diagnosed last year....

Sunnydays1982

•4 years ago

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What to watch when in isolation TV recommendations :)

Anyone got any suggestions on what to watch next? I have Amazon, Netflix and the apps via Amazon fire stick. Love a few suggestions as I self-isolating due...

Anyone got any suggestions on what to watch next? I have Amazon, Netflix and th...

Angel-Girl

•4 years ago

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Self isolating in a shared household after holiday abroad

I will be returning from abroad next week fingers crossed plane will still be running. I suffer from mild seasonal asthma only in winter. I have been taking...

I will be returning from abroad next week fingers crossed plane will still be ru...

ahfat41

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Anxiety -

So like most of you at the moment., Anxiety is high. I assume my asthma is manageable, I've possibly not been the best at being on top of it at times. A few...

So like most of you at the moment., Anxiety is high. I assume my asthma is manag...

D179

•4 years ago

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Gp rescue packs

I just heard that gps will be issuing rescue packs for people with asthma and copd, I'm not sure how true is so I was wondering if anyone else has heard this

I just heard that gps will be issuing rescue packs for people with asthma and co...

ash6

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Just got this from Asda

Trust Dear Customer, These are the most extraordinary of times and whilst it has only been a few short days since I last wrote to you – so much has...

Trust Dear Customer, These are the most extraordinary of times and whils...

Troilus

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Should my partner (teacher) self isolate as well?

I am Asthmatic (seratide, venalin, antihistamine) and my wife is a primary school teacher. I am isolating due to Coronavirus but my wife has to go into school...

I am Asthmatic (seratide, venalin, antihistamine) and my wife is a primary schoo...

DFW84

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Breathing worse lately

Has anyone noticed that there breathing has become worse, no other symptoms of Covid-19 just feels like my breathing isn’t doing to good, not sure if it’s in...

Has anyone noticed that there breathing has become worse, no other symptoms of C...

Minniemouse1989

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Define severe asthma

Hi All, I'm a bit confused about the asthma part of covid-19. My work do have the ability for me to WFH, although they are trying to get as much people in to...

Hi All, I'm a bit confused about the asthma part of covid-19. My work do have ...

Posingcookie

•4 years ago

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Omnibus br-cn116 Nebulizer Advice please?

Can i use just saline or steralized water in my Nebilizer. I just got the Onmibus br-cn116 just in case i need it. Hope you are all keeping safe xxx

Can i use just saline or steralized water in my Nebilizer. I just got the Onmib...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Covid 19 and isolation

Several people have asked this and my question is this who is going to contact the people most at risk on the 23rd March and how? I’m so disappointed with...

Several people have asked this and my question is this who is going to contact t...

Margerita

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Hello-

Hi, I’ve had trouble with my breathing since birth.I was diagnosed as asthmatic at the Royal Cornwall show after getting too excited doing the Pepsi challenge....

Hi, I’ve had trouble with my breathing since birth.I was diagnosed as asthmatic ...

woodlouse

•4 years ago

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Question about fostair

Hi all, so I have been switched to fostair from symbicort but my question is how long would it take for the new inhaler to be at full effect? The other issue I...

Hi all, so I have been switched to fostair from symbicort but my question is how...

ash6

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Make sure you disinfect your shopping

COVID-19 can live on the surface of objects for hours to days. The objects you buy in a supermarket have been handled by one or more people: the shelf...

COVID-19 can live on the surface of objects for hours to days. The objects yo...

golden-retriever

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Working with Asthma

I'm an asthmatic but it only gets bad during the winter months. I've been told by my GP to distance myself from social and work from home. Here is the problem,...

I'm an asthmatic but it only gets bad during the winter months. I've been told b...

RichardWk

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Self employment and Coronavirus

I just saw this Guardian article, which may be helpful....

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

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Feeling wheezy and tight chested but peak flow is high

I've had a bit of a viral infection (not Corona) which included sinusitis and mild chest infection. It lasted about two weeks and during that period I was...

I've had a bit of a viral infection (not Corona) which included sinusitis and mi...

Cjtucker91

•4 years ago

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Can I drink herbal tea (usually chamomile) with Montelukast Chewable?

The NHS <https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/montelukast/> says: "It's important to take chewable tablets at least 1 hour before food, or 2 hours after food. This is...

The NHS <https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/montelukast/> says: "It's important to tak...

l789

•4 years ago

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Do we have to isolate continued

Hi all, Sorry if I haven’t replied to all your comments, I’m still trying to master working from home and keeping in touch but keeping sane! Hope everyone...

Hi all, Sorry if I haven’t replied to all your comments, I’m still trying to ma...

RD23

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Could do with some advice

I am new here Well - I am 60 and have been asthmatic since birth - nothing drastic - I use Preventer during spring/autumn as weather changes and reliever...

I am new here Well - I am 60 and have been asthmatic since birth - nothing drast...

Watforddogs

•4 years ago

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Recent Breathing Deterioration

Hi - I am a lifelong asthmatic - use preventer and occassional reliever - no Covid symptoms and i am a naturally anxious type - taking SSRI's for years -...

Hi - I am a lifelong asthmatic - use preventer and occassional reliever - no Cov...

Watforddogs

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Bronchiectasis!

So, i had a HRCT scan today and was given my report pretty quick (benefits of working in the NHS), and I finally have a diagnosis. Early bronchiectasis. I...

So, i had a HRCT scan today and was given my report pretty quick (benefits of wo...

Lee2k182

•4 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

Latest Coronavirus health advice for people with asthma

Rescue packs

Inhaler list, confused

Coronavirus and Asthma

Saw this today if it helps anyone

Thank You Asthma UK!

Working in a Nursery and Stricter Social Distancing

Stricter social distancing?

Asthma and seasonal irritants!!

What to watch when in isolation TV recommendations :)

Self isolating in a shared household after holiday abroad

Anxiety -

Gp rescue packs

Just got this from Asda

Should my partner (teacher) self isolate as well?

Breathing worse lately

Define severe asthma

Omnibus br-cn116 Nebulizer Advice please?

Covid 19 and isolation

Hello-

Question about fostair

Make sure you disinfect your shopping

Working with Asthma

Self employment and Coronavirus

Feeling wheezy and tight chested but peak flow is high

Can I drink herbal tea (usually chamomile) with Montelukast Chewable?

Do we have to isolate continued

Could do with some advice

Recent Breathing Deterioration

Bronchiectasis!

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