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To self isolate or not ????

Hi , I’m new to this site but writing as I’m worried about the mixed messages I’m getting. I’ve seen news feeds saying as an asthmatic I should self isolate...

Hi , I’m new to this site but writing as I’m worried about the mixed messages I’...

Meredith62

•4 years ago

7 Replies

What’s the difference between social distancing and isolating?

Can anyone provide clarity about the difference between ‘social distancing’ and ‘isolating’ and which we are meant to do?

Can anyone provide clarity about the difference between ‘social distancing’ and ...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

47 Replies

Should I attend my hospital appointment?

Hi, Im new here... I’m feeling extremely anxious as I’m sure a lot of us are at the moment so big hugs to everyone. I have an appointment at a hospital where...

Hi, Im new here... I’m feeling extremely anxious as I’m sure a lot of us are at ...

VivalaFrida

•4 years ago

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Terminal Diagnosis, Lung Fibrosis.

On 12th March 2020, I received the news the the last bad respiratory infection, in January/February had resulted in the terminal stages of my life. I have had...

On 12th March 2020, I received the news the the last bad respiratory infection, ...

I8tories

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Corona Virus

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raymondammen49

•4 years ago

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Self isolating

Is every asthmatic self isolating for 12 weeks now?

rebekah123

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Anyone On Dymista?

Hi! So, I am currently taking Dymista spray due to severe hay fever and eustachian tube dysfunction, I was prescribed this a year ago but was previously on...

Hi! So, I am currently taking Dymista spray due to severe hay fever and eustachi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

The 6 M’s - Looking after our Mental Health

I (like many I’m sure) have started isolating and other than the whammy of it short term, looking into long term (as this is going to be 12+ weeks for most of...

I (like many I’m sure) have started isolating and other than the whammy of it sh...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

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How much of a high risk am I?

Hello all, I'm just wondering about this dreaded coronavirus and how much of a high risk I am and would I possibly get the serious complications. So.... I'm...

Hello all, I'm just wondering about this dreaded coronavirus and how much of a ...

DeanSamson

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Second day, first project

Hey everyone I started isolating for the most part yesterday (went out for a walk along the sea at about 9.30pm alone and no one else about) One thing I’ve...

Hey everyone I started isolating for the most part yesterday (went out for a wal...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

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Fostair...preventative inhalers

I react badly to my preventative inhalers. I end up with flem runny nose, tight chest and lose my voice and this time I developed swelling in my hands and...

I react badly to my preventative inhalers. I end up with flem runny nose, tight...

Annnor

•4 years ago

1 Reply

A light relief question about cleaning spacers

The other day I noticed my Aerochamber had a residue of white fine particles in spite of cleaning it as per advice. So I have now looked at various bits of...

The other day I noticed my Aerochamber had a residue of white fine particles in ...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Do all asthmatics displaying covid-19 symptoms need to get tested?

Can anyone clarify this? I was under the impression that unless under extremely high risk eg severe asthma, organ recipient, multiple health issues etc that...

Can anyone clarify this? I was under the impression that unless under extremely ...

Balmowl38

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Am I at higher risk from Covid 19??

Hi there, Just looking for advice......hope you guys can help. I've recently had severe chest problems, resulting in six weeks off work, 5 courses of...

Hi there, Just looking for advice......hope you guys can help. I've recently ha...

Cakerunner

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Self isolation group Keep calm and carry on..

I am setting up a group for those of us who are self isolating.. My time begins today mark 18th March ending 24th June. Let me introduce myself Hi I am in my...

I am setting up a group for those of us who are self isolating.. My time begins...

elanaoali

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Vulnerable group

Hello, I have severe asthma and fall in to the vulnerable group, I should therefore be staying at home for the 12 week period. However I’m a student nurse and...

Hello, I have severe asthma and fall in to the vulnerable group, I should theref...

Smegs1978

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Asthma & corona virus

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone has any advice for me. I have severe asthma currently on fostair, salbutamol and Montelukast however I currently work in a...

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone has any advice for me. I have severe asthma cu...

Pink2000

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Unsure if in the vulnerable group

I take uniphyline,carbosytine,montelukast,spiriva,relvar and salbutamol reliever. Have had the flu jab and back in November started a new career. As a social...

I take uniphyline,carbosytine,montelukast,spiriva,relvar and salbutamol reliever...

Statch

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma-Coronavirus query

Hi, I’m currently working full time and my wife suffers with long term asthma. In light of this Coronavirus virus outbreak, would it be advisable for me to...

Hi, I’m currently working full time and my wife suffers with long term asthma. I...

Justme555

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Hyperventilation syndrome

Hello all, it has been a while, I want to share this information with you as it has literally saved me. I have had asthma since childhood, now I have it...

Hello all, it has been a while, I want to share this information with you as it ...

Alauralane

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Seretide 100

Hello All I have been on Seretide 100 for years now with no issues at all. Went for my asthma check up yesterday and the asthma nurse told me to get off...

Hello All I have been on Seretide 100 for years now with no issues at all. We...

Nozzam

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Mild asthma - shall I take my steroid inhaler?

I have always had mild asthma, usually made worse when pollen is high or around cats, dust etc. I don’t normally take a steroid inhaler although I do have a...

I have always had mild asthma, usually made worse when pollen is high or around ...

lauraloris

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Ventolin on repeat

I was at Asthma Clinic last week and was told they are no longer putting Ventolin on repeat as there have been many deaths from mild Asthma where people have...

I was at Asthma Clinic last week and was told they are no longer putting Ventoli...

NikkiCoppard

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Ventolin and diarrhea

Ive been using ventolin for breathing problems for years. Now I need to use them more. When I use them I get very very diarrhea a few hours later. Has anyone...

Ive been using ventolin for breathing problems for years. Now I need to use them...

wiserlady

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Reflux and asthma

Hi everyone. I have been coughing to the point of retching. Been to see consultant who said it is silent reflux and that it is common with asthmatics. Has...

Hi everyone. I have been coughing to the point of retching. Been to see consulta...

Jo2006

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma and selfish so called healthy people!

We are all pretty scared here right now with regards to our health but my concern is that of those around us who aren’t taking it seriously enough! They seem...

We are all pretty scared here right now with regards to our health but my concer...

Hidden

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Self isolation and mepo

Hi there Does the self isolation apply to those of us who have mepo injections every four weeks? I would really appreciate some clarity around this as a front...

Hi there Does the self isolation apply to those of us who have mepo injections e...

Margerita

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Where to go in an emergency?

Is anyone else stressing about having an attack that means needing emergency medical help and having to go to hospital? Stressed both because they will be...

Is anyone else stressing about having an attack that means needing emergency med...

whobejack

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Do we have to isolate or not?

Some actual concrete advice from Asthma UK would be great! I’ve looked on the NHS website and it says if you have severe asthma. Well that’s open to...

Some actual concrete advice from Asthma UK would be great! I’ve looked on the NH...

RD23

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Returning to work

My asthma is currently out of control, I’ve had 12 admissions in the last 6 months, I’m nearly always in resus when I get unwell. I’ve been on steroids since...

My asthma is currently out of control, I’ve had 12 admissions in the last 6 mont...

HoppyNurse

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for March 2020

To self isolate or not ????

What’s the difference between social distancing and isolating?

Should I attend my hospital appointment?

Terminal Diagnosis, Lung Fibrosis.

Corona Virus

Self isolating

Anyone On Dymista?

The 6 M’s - Looking after our Mental Health

How much of a high risk am I?

Second day, first project

Fostair...preventative inhalers

A light relief question about cleaning spacers

Do all asthmatics displaying covid-19 symptoms need to get tested?

Am I at higher risk from Covid 19??

Self isolation group Keep calm and carry on..

Vulnerable group

Asthma & corona virus

Unsure if in the vulnerable group

Asthma-Coronavirus query

Hyperventilation syndrome

Seretide 100

Mild asthma - shall I take my steroid inhaler?

Ventolin on repeat

Ventolin and diarrhea

Reflux and asthma

Asthma and selfish so called healthy people!

Self isolation and mepo

Where to go in an emergency?

Do we have to isolate or not?

Returning to work

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