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Fostair side effects

I am on fostair and brailtus medication. I am getting palpitations Has anyone else had these side effects. . Thanks Pam

I am on fostair and brailtus medication. I am getting palpitations Has anyone el...

pam7974

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Positivity posting

Hi guys I know everyone is probably feeling very nervous and unsure atm with what’s going on. However with almost everything I’m reading being doom and gloom...

Hi guys I know everyone is probably feeling very nervous and unsure atm with wh...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

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Social distancing etc

There is detailed information on the gov.uk website. Asthma is listed. Those with severe asthma will be contacted next week as they will need to take more...

There is detailed information on the gov.uk website. Asthma is listed. Those wit...

Troilus

•4 years ago

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Emergency Steroids

I am worried that I don't have a emergency steroid script, has everyone else got this ready if you get the corovirus. I always need couple weeks of steroids...

I am worried that I don't have a emergency steroid script, has everyone else got...

Jolu29

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Self isolation?

Given the governments latest announcement does anyone have any clarity around whether asthma is included in the 12wk recos? I have the flu jab, but can’t see...

Given the governments latest announcement does anyone have any clarity around w...

clairebear999

•4 years ago

66 Replies

Children with asthma

Hi Just seen the speech from Boris Johnson. Still not closing schools. My 11 year old son has quite severe asthma, should I keep him home anyway, is he...

Hi Just seen the speech from Boris Johnson. Still not closing schools. My 11 y...

AsthmaER

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone’s asthma gotten worse recently?

Hey guys. Has anyone’s asthma gotten worse recently? Generally my asthma is very mild, I only have to use my reliever when I play football or come into contact...

Hey guys. Has anyone’s asthma gotten worse recently? Generally my asthma is very...

Jameshiggins

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Fostair question

I take two puffs of Fostair twice a day. Can I safely increase this by adding in a lunchtime puff? I’m wheezy I think because of Spring allergies

I take two puffs of Fostair twice a day. Can I safely increase this by adding in...

Lizzog

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Coronovirus sending children into school who are asthmatic?

Is anyone else concerned about sending children into school who have asthma or other health issues that make them vulnerable to Covid 19 ? I know that...

Is anyone else concerned about sending children into school who have asthma or o...

BlueSkies11

•4 years ago

4 Replies

GP and chemist refusing to issue inhalers

I have been prescribed blue inhalers for many years. I dont use them that often but if I get a cold it can be triggered. Having read other posts on this site...

I have been prescribed blue inhalers for many years. I dont use them that often ...

rfir6

•4 years ago

5 Replies

New to group, any advice please?

I have just joined this group today as like many, I have mild asthma (triggered when have cold or chest infection) I have been getting so worked up / scared...

I have just joined this group today as like many, I have mild asthma (triggered ...

JRW7

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How long can I go without a B12 injection.

I rang my surgery today to book my next injection on 20 March and they told me to try again in three months, because of Corvid19. I have...

I rang my surgery today to book my next injection on 20 March and they told me t...

horseblister

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma anti inflamatories

As an asthmatic on a pink preventative and a blue reliever which are anti inflamatories it worries me that the news states that if anti inflamatories are taken...

As an asthmatic on a pink preventative and a blue reliever which are anti inflam...

Shunalou

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Euphyllin/Theophyllin

I used to have severe Asthma attacks (cardiac arrest). I Germany I received injections containing Euphyllin which helped quickly and saved me very often from...

I used to have severe Asthma attacks (cardiac arrest). I Germany I received inje...

Red247

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Aarane Inhaler needed

I have been using Aarane (inhaler with Cromoglicic Acid disodium salt) in Germany and had ever since no seriouse Asthma Attacks. I am running now out of the...

I have been using Aarane (inhaler with Cromoglicic Acid disodium salt) in Germa...

Red247

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Will asthmatics be included in the vulnerable list to isolate with the over 70s?

I keep seeing mixed reports some only mention over 70s, some day underlying health conditions, some say vulnerable but I can’t find anywhere that has a...

I keep seeing mixed reports some only mention over 70s, some day underlying heal...

Kezzarbell

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Asthma and Corona virus by

I have asthma and diabetes and I am in my 60s. I am really scared of the virus, but trying to stay positive. I don't work, but my main concern is that my...

I have asthma and diabetes and I am in my 60s. I am really scared of the virus, ...

colleenc

•4 years ago

2 Replies

In hospital still

So I'm still in hospital. Little background. Came in two weeks ago with severe asthma was put on 8l of oxygen for a week. Reduced to 4l of oxygen for 5 days...

So I'm still in hospital. Little background. Came in two weeks ago with severe a...

Skyblue1202

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What to do about high blood glucose level?

What to do about high blood sugars? I tested 12 yesterday this is new to me. I’m not diabetic and not obese etc. I had a test in December and was at 10 which...

What to do about high blood sugars? I tested 12 yesterday this is new to me. I’m...

Bearrules

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Reliever spray without lactose - help please

I am looking for a recommendation for a lactose-free reliever spray. My Bricanyl spray makes me feel terrible. Do they exist? My doctor says not. I am really...

I am looking for a recommendation for a lactose-free reliever spray. My Bricanyl...

Henlen

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Coronavirus and Steroid inhaler

Just read that anti-inflammatory drugs - such as steroids - are bad for Coronavirus as they suppress the immune system, leaving you less able to fight the...

Just read that anti-inflammatory drugs - such as steroids - are bad for Coronavi...

WheezyNanma

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Coronavirus

Anyone out there with Asthma who has survived COVID19? Would be interesting to hear how the asthma symptoms were affected and was any additional treatment...

Anyone out there with Asthma who has survived COVID19? Would be interesting to h...

Leukast

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Asthma and taste buds

Hi, my 80 year old dad has just been diagnosed with asthma following a bad respiratory attack which led to him being in hospital for over a week. He was on...

Hi, my 80 year old dad has just been diagnosed with asthma following a bad respi...

TGA15

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Coronavirus

I know we’re all at some risk here with our Asthma to the Coronavirus but when friends keep telling me that I am in the vulnerable category it’s freaking me...

I know we’re all at some risk here with our Asthma to the Coronavirus but when f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

48 Replies

Disposing Of Used Tissues

Even when we do not have any life threatening virus I always use this simple and hygienic way of disposing my used tissues.I always have with me whether I am...

Even when we do not have any life threatening virus I always use this simple and...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Cabin fever

So I didn’t go to Paris husband and his parents have gone however so he will need to stay away 12 days from date of return to ensure he doesn’t staff showing...

So I didn’t go to Paris husband and his parents have gone however so he will nee...

LozzieC

•4 years ago

5 Replies

A Buteyko Breathing course has been a complete revelation to me. Have others experienced this?

I have been asthmatic for 56 years and in five weeks I achieved a marked improvement in my quality of life. Including:• minimalisation of inherent wheeziness•...

I have been asthmatic for 56 years and in five weeks I achieved a marked improve...

boxers66

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Noisy breathing

Hello, When ever I have an asthma attack I have very noisy breathing when I inhale, which I thought was a wheeze however the drs always say my chest is clear...

Hello, When ever I have an asthma attack I have very noisy breathing when I inha...

Smegs1978

•4 years ago

4 Replies

The new virus on the rounds

https://nypost.com/2020/03/10/coronavirus-vaccine-could-be-ready-by-april-chinese-officials-say/?utm_source=facebook_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site+buttons&utm_cam

https://nypost.com/2020/03/10/coronavirus-vaccine-could-be-ready-by-april-chines...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Montelukast

Hello all! For those that are on Montelukast, how long did it take for it to fully work? Thanks!

Hello all! For those that are on Montelukast, how long did it take for it to ful...

Rebgiu

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

Fostair side effects

Positivity posting

Social distancing etc

Emergency Steroids

Self isolation?

Children with asthma

Has anyone’s asthma gotten worse recently?

Fostair question

Coronovirus sending children into school who are asthmatic?

GP and chemist refusing to issue inhalers

New to group, any advice please?

How long can I go without a B12 injection.

Asthma anti inflamatories

Euphyllin/Theophyllin

Aarane Inhaler needed

Will asthmatics be included in the vulnerable list to isolate with the over 70s?

Asthma and Corona virus by

In hospital still

What to do about high blood glucose level?

Reliever spray without lactose - help please

Coronavirus and Steroid inhaler

Coronavirus

Asthma and taste buds

Coronavirus

Disposing Of Used Tissues

Cabin fever

A Buteyko Breathing course has been a complete revelation to me. Have others experienced this?

Noisy breathing

The new virus on the rounds

Montelukast

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