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Fostair - headaches?

Hi ya, I normally get asthma associated with the hay fever season. This year is extremely bad and was prescribed fostair instead of Clenil to be used with...

Hi ya, I normally get asthma associated with the hay fever season. This year is ...

Music47

•4 years ago

3 Replies

How to see a specialist?

Hi, My name is Angela. I'm from Peru, basically I've moved to UK a year and a half ago. I was diagnosing with asthma when I was 2 years old. After my teens my...

Hi, My name is Angela. I'm from Peru, basically I've moved to UK a year and a ha...

AngeMcTorres

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Low Peak flow

Hi Everyone - hope you are all keeping well. I’m not wanting to bother my gp or asthma nurse... I have everything I need to control my asthma here... my peak...

Hi Everyone - hope you are all keeping well. I’m not wanting to bother my gp or ...

Emily-G

•4 years ago

11 Replies

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Husband on frontlines, looking for others in similar situation

Hi, I'm new and looking for others living with someone on the frontlines and with asthma. My husband is an anesthesiologist and is working directly with...

Hi, I'm new and looking for others living with someone on the frontlines and wit...

Smile1209

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Fostair and wheezing

I have been on Fostair 200/6 for a while now...actually about a year. I have to take 6 puffs per day....was on 8 after an 11 day hospital admission last year,...

I have been on Fostair 200/6 for a while now...actually about a year. I have to ...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Vulnerable or not?

Hi I'm new to this but could really do with some advice. I have been told in the past that I have chronic asthma, i dont know if this is the same as severe....

Hi I'm new to this but could really do with some advice. I have been told in the...

Alw75

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Prebiotics and Probiotics

I have asthma, acute broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis and bronchiectasis. I also have gastric-reflux problems and spend a lot of time belching. I was wondering...

I have asthma, acute broncho-pulmonary aspergillosis and bronchiectasis. I also...

Gilly100

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Help getting shopping delivered.

I have got to the point where I don’t know what to do anymore. I have been identified as highly vulnerable by my GP surgery (letter not received yet but...

I have got to the point where I don’t know what to do anymore. I have been ident...

HoppyNurse

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Xolair is working!

As the pollen count crept from medium to very high over the last week, I went about my daily business in the usual fear of not being able to catch a breath...

As the pollen count crept from medium to very high over the last week, I went ab...

MrsCMK

•4 years ago

13 Replies

change of inhaler controlled my asthma

For 3 years my asthma was bad and i needed steroid tablet course every few weeks or so.I was on powder inhaler relvar then Trelegy but they did not seem To...

For 3 years my asthma was bad and i needed steroid tablet course every few weeks...

Bladey

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Increased steroids during corona virus

My daughter has been trying to wean off steroids over the last year but when ever she gets below 10mg she becomes unwell so the consultant puts her back to...

My daughter has been trying to wean off steroids over the last year but when eve...

dawnhaycock

•4 years ago

12 Replies

No inhalers

I can’t get any inhalers or montelukast tablets from the chemist via my prescription. They are out of stock. Or blood pressure tablets. I have to wait until...

I can’t get any inhalers or montelukast tablets from the chemist via my prescrip...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Still Not Received Shielding Letter

Is anyone else still waiting on a shielding letter? I'm on benralizumab injections, daily steriods which Ive taken for over 10 years, 4 inhalers, other...

Is anyone else still waiting on a shielding letter? I'm on benralizumab injectio...

Clanmacbeath

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Priority grocery deliveries change of email address?

I am registered as clinically extremely vulnerable (no NHS letter). When I registered I used my mobile number and the same email address I have used for 30...

I am registered as clinically extremely vulnerable (no NHS letter). When I regis...

John_Connett

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Post Suspected Covid-19 Asthmatic Cough

Hi, I am a 48 year old male that has mild-moderate asthma that is well controlled with Fluticasone and Salbutamol, with additional Montelukast during hay...

Hi, I am a 48 year old male that has mild-moderate asthma that is well controll...

Deako

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Jobseeker’s Allowance or ESA

Hi. My son is due to finish university next month. Currently sitting his finals online. He will then be seeking employment. As an asthmatic on several inhalers...

Hi. My son is due to finish university next month. Currently sitting his finals ...

KMDS74

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Is it the virus or a panic attack?

Hi everyone. Last week I began to feel a bit tight chested which can happen to me at this time of year when the seasons are starting to switch. I also do a...

Hi everyone. Last week I began to feel a bit tight chested which can happen to ...

Drummer420

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Can I go in my garden?

Quick question, after getting my shielding letter on the 25th March, I have been shielding and my parents are getting me any shopping I need and picking up my...

Quick question, after getting my shielding letter on the 25th March, I have been...

RD23

•4 years ago

12 Replies

12 weeks isolation or not?

Hi I’m confused as to who should be isolating for 12weeks. I understood anyone with asthma or receiving a free flu jab should practice social distancing...

Hi I’m confused as to who should be isolating for 12weeks. I understood anyone w...

ML10

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Relvar ellipta, Montelukast should I be shielding?

Hi, I know there have been a lot of similar questions but with the ever changing advice I’m feeling utterly confused. I take Relvar Ellipta 184/22,...

Hi, I know there have been a lot of similar questions but with the ever changin...

Londonliving

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Fostair query

Hi I am on fostair 100/6 and have been told to take 4 puffs twice a day along with montelukast and my reliever as my asthma isn't controlled. Is this the same...

Hi I am on fostair 100/6 and have been told to take 4 puffs twice a day along wi...

sazzledazzle12

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Thank you for your replies to my message re, xolair and 12 week sheilding, much appreciated

Hi all, I would like to say thank to all who replied ro my message about xolair and 12 week sheilding. You have all put my mind at ease and i thank you.😁 My...

Hi all, I would like to say thank to all who replied ro my message about xolair ...

ozboz123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Covid positive?

Hi all, I was admitted to hospital last Thursday due to an asthma attack and I was swabbed for Covid. They started me on a new medication for my asthma...

Hi all, I was admitted to hospital last Thursday due to an asthma attack and I w...

Smegs1978

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Cleaning materials for COVID-19

If, like me, you're struggling to find an antiseptic or antiviral spray or wipe in the supermarket, you might find something suitable under your kitchen sink!...

If, like me, you're struggling to find an antiseptic or antiviral spray or wipe ...

Superzob

•4 years ago

1 Reply

12 weeks isolation

Hi Just an update I have COPD / Asthma crossover have my medication now balanced using trimbow it’s a 3 in 1 inhaler , I was sent home from my workplace a...

Hi Just an update I have COPD / Asthma crossover have my medication now balance...

Gazzer12

•4 years ago

2 Replies

How to register for support with food and medicines

If you think you have been missed off any of the lists for letters etc, which is quite possible, then please go here and register yourself:...

If you think you have been missed off any of the lists for letters etc, which is...

CRP386

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Benralizumab injections

Hi all, Hope everyone is keeping well in the current climate. It’s 5.40am I’ve been up since 4am - good old predsomnia and being mid flare! Anyone here...

Hi all, Hope everyone is keeping well in the current climate. It’s 5.40am I’ve...

HoppyNurse

•4 years ago

15 Replies

I am12 week sheilding but have to go for xolair injections at the hospital feeling anxious and nervous, any advice?

Hi this is the first time ive posted and would greatly appreciate any advice and hope you are all safe and well. I am 12 week self sheilding and i have to go...

Hi this is the first time ive posted and would greatly appreciate any advice and...

ozboz123

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Montelukast side effects

Any info much appreciated....I'm on day 5 of taking Montelukast. Whilst it is really helping my asthma ( huge relief!), I seem to be experiencing some nasty...

Any info much appreciated....I'm on day 5 of taking Montelukast. Whilst it is re...

Bridie108

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Updated Asthma UK shielding advice

Apologies if anyone else has mentioned this already. My inhaler and dosage level were in the Asthma UK table on their Covid-19 advice page, which suggested I...

Apologies if anyone else has mentioned this already. My inhaler and dosage level...

mjrminor

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2020

Fostair - headaches?

How to see a specialist?

Low Peak flow

Husband on frontlines, looking for others in similar situation

Fostair and wheezing

Vulnerable or not?

Prebiotics and Probiotics

Help getting shopping delivered.

Xolair is working!

change of inhaler controlled my asthma

Increased steroids during corona virus

No inhalers

Still Not Received Shielding Letter

Priority grocery deliveries change of email address?

Post Suspected Covid-19 Asthmatic Cough

Jobseeker’s Allowance or ESA

Is it the virus or a panic attack?

Can I go in my garden?

12 weeks isolation or not?

Relvar ellipta, Montelukast should I be shielding?

Fostair query

Thank you for your replies to my message re, xolair and 12 week sheilding, much appreciated

Covid positive?

Cleaning materials for COVID-19

12 weeks isolation

How to register for support with food and medicines

Benralizumab injections

I am12 week sheilding but have to go for xolair injections at the hospital feeling anxious and nervous, any advice?

Montelukast side effects

Updated Asthma UK shielding advice

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