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With the new self-isolation guidelines how do I explain that my cough is actually asthma?

Cough variant asthma

EMR30

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Should I go to a non urgent hospital appointment

I live in London and next week have an appointment at St. Bart's Severe Asthma Service - I've got Eosinophilic Asthma. I've waited 6 months for this...

I live in London and next week have an appointment at St. Bart's Severe Asthma S...

bowbelle

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Fostair- benefits and side effects

Hi All I was put on Fostair a few months ago - fine for about 6 weeks then feeling worse again. A few days ago (during my current flare up - worst yet and...

Hi All I was put on Fostair a few months ago - fine for about 6 weeks then feel...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

29 Replies

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MaddieHU

HealthUnlocked•4 years ago

Monteleukast bad reaction?

Hi all Back in the autumn I was given a one month trial of monteleukast- was really looking forward to it at that time as I was hoping to reduce my steroid...

Hi all Back in the autumn I was given a one month trial of monteleukast- was re...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Would you...

Would you go to Paris at the weekend? I’m due to go Friday to Sunday (with the in laws joy...) we are driving not flying but everyone is telling me not to go.....

Would you go to Paris at the weekend? I’m due to go Friday to Sunday (with the i...

LozzieC

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Fed up

Hello Up untill August last year I was cycling 100 miles a week then in October my asthma started to get bad and caught an apparent Rsv virus which I was...

Hello Up untill August last year I was cycling 100 miles a week then in October ...

DeanSamson

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Hib vaccine as an adult?

At my recent resp appointment my overall immune system was checked as I seem to pick up everything and everything - including those things that are rare to get...

At my recent resp appointment my overall immune system was checked as I seem to ...

Amy2091

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Seretide v Fostair

Going to the GP today as I have found Seretide has become less effective to no effect in controlling my asthma which to be honest is being a bit bothersome of...

Going to the GP today as I have found Seretide has become less effective to no e...

WB2020

•4 years ago

20 Replies

How’s everyone coping?

How’s everyone doing with the Coronavirus threat? I am always vigilant with hand washing and keeping surfaces clean but people at work keep telling me I’m...

How’s everyone doing with the Coronavirus threat? I am always vigilant with han...

RD23

•4 years ago

22 Replies

VOCs versus Coronavirus threat

I have just got home early from my weekly circle dance group, something I value as it provides some exercise, but indoors. However, tonight there was...

I have just got home early from my weekly circle dance group, something I value ...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Prednisolone side effects

Hey everyone! Wondering if anyone else has had the same problems as me with shorter courses (10 days) of prednisolone. Finished this course 5 days ago after an...

Hey everyone! Wondering if anyone else has had the same problems as me with shor...

Ellierosebmx

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Pouting after today's appointment..

Apologies! This post is more of a rant than offering or seeking advice - although please read and offer me some advice for the fostair! So, if any of you read...

Apologies! This post is more of a rant than offering or seeking advice - althoug...

Amy2091

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Triggers

Hi I have just come out of an Asthma attack luckily it was very slight and I got my reliever in as soon as I started coughing and the cause? My Dad just used a...

Hi I have just come out of an Asthma attack luckily it was very slight and I got...

DonutEater

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Xolair (short term side effects)

Hi all. I received my first dose of Xolair on Thursday but notice that from Saturday, I have been rather breathless (as if I’m brewing a chest infection)....

Hi all. I received my first dose of Xolair on Thursday but notice that from Sat...

MrsCMK

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Aromatherapy Diffusers

I stopped using candles because of the toxins they produce but like the idea of an aromatherapy diffuser. I hear that peppermint and lavender can be good for...

I stopped using candles because of the toxins they produce but like the idea of ...

Gilly100

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Asthma?

I was diagnosed with asthma less than two years ago. I was dealing with a cough that wouldn't go away and wheezing and really having a hard time breathing,...

I was diagnosed with asthma less than two years ago. I was dealing with a cough ...

Iluvgardening

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Aerochamber breathing problems when not cleaned?

Hey there does anyone else feel that their breathing gets a bit more restricted when the aerochamber goes for about 3 - 4 weeks without cleaning it? Iam on...

Hey there does anyone else feel that their breathing gets a bit more restricted ...

vooxxy

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Taste disturbance with prednisone?

Hi. I’ve been put on prednisone for nearly two weeks now (40mg daily). I have a constant bitter taste in my mouth - could this be the prednisone? Also I have -...

Hi. I’ve been put on prednisone for nearly two weeks now (40mg daily). I have a ...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Wheezing!

Good evening all! Just another asthma related question, seen as though I'm new to all this. Now I'm aware of a potential diagnosis I'm picking up on all sorts...

Good evening all! Just another asthma related question, seen as though I'm new t...

Lee2k182

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Desperate for help

Hello everyone, I’m praying someone could share light on this for me as I’m really starting to give up hope in finding and answers or solutions! I have a 5...

Hello everyone, I’m praying someone could share light on this for me as I’m real...

Lou0312

•4 years ago

4 Replies

First asthma attack Scarred!

Good Morning Everyone, Started out with minor sinus issues and not feeling well to a full blown asthma exacerbation and bronchitis. Went to PCP gave me a shot...

Good Morning Everyone, Started out with minor sinus issues and not feeling well ...

Jances13

•4 years ago

1 Reply

pulse oximeter o2 sats - how low is too low?

May pulse oximetry o2 goes low when I start to sleep (88-90ish when I open one eye to look). Up a bit when wake up a bit (95ish). Is this normal ?

May pulse oximetry o2 goes low when I start to sleep (88-90ish when I open one ...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Sickness bug and asthma

Hi all so yesterday morning I started vomiting and had really bad diarrhoea but both of those have settled down, I haven't been out of bed in 2 days other than...

Hi all so yesterday morning I started vomiting and had really bad diarrhoea but ...

ash6

•4 years ago

3 Replies

can i take 4 puffs twice aday of symbicort 400/12?

can i take 4 puffs twice aday of symbicort 400/12? 2 puffs twice aday doesn't always seem to help.

can i take 4 puffs twice aday of symbicort 400/12? 2 puffs twice aday doesn't ...

dow99

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Soclean 2 cpap Sanitiser

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoClean-Sanitiser-Equipment-Chemical-Activated/dp/B00FK79XFQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp. Anyone ever heard of or used this sanitiser. There is...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoClean-Sanitiser-Equipment-Chemical-Activated/dp/B00FK...

LawH1512

•4 years ago

1 Reply

usage of Foster

I have been put on Foster nexthaler 2 puffs twice a day. I went through the literature provided and it says you cannot take alcohol and that it may cause...

I have been put on Foster nexthaler 2 puffs twice a day. I went through the lite...

mitsuji

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Over 70's ban at Football because of Covid19?

It is being discussed by the Premier League that over 70's should be 'banned' from football matches. I understand we are a high risk group, but I feel that to...

It is being discussed by the Premier League that over 70's should be 'banned' fr...

Palette

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posture

Good evening all, hope everyone is well. Just a quick query. So whilst I'm still in limbo land with my potential diagnosis, and not knowing much about asthma,...

Good evening all, hope everyone is well. Just a quick query. So whilst I'm still...

Lee2k182

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Asthma and Chest Pains

Hi all, I've had asthma since i was born and it was fairly controlled until 4 weeks ago. I started having stabbing chest pains (not chest tightness) and...

Hi all, I've had asthma since i was born and it was fairly controlled until 4 we...

Dreamer1109

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

With the new self-isolation guidelines how do I explain that my cough is actually asthma?

Should I go to a non urgent hospital appointment

Fostair- benefits and side effects

Keeping each other safe on HealthUnlocked

Monteleukast bad reaction?

Would you...

Fed up

Hib vaccine as an adult?

Seretide v Fostair

How’s everyone coping?

VOCs versus Coronavirus threat

Prednisolone side effects

Pouting after today's appointment..

Triggers

Xolair (short term side effects)

Aromatherapy Diffusers

Asthma?

Aerochamber breathing problems when not cleaned?

Taste disturbance with prednisone?

Wheezing!

Desperate for help

First asthma attack Scarred!

pulse oximeter o2 sats - how low is too low?

Sickness bug and asthma

can i take 4 puffs twice aday of symbicort 400/12?

Soclean 2 cpap Sanitiser

usage of Foster

Over 70's ban at Football because of Covid19?

Posture

Asthma and Chest Pains

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