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Pleuritic Pain and Severe Asthma

I have severe asthma and am exceptionally prone to chest infections as I don’t clear my chest very well normally. I have had 3 lots of antibiotics for chest...

I have severe asthma and am exceptionally prone to chest infections as I don’t c...

asthmaticclimber

•4 years ago

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In Extremely Vulnerable group: got text but letter lost in amongst my stuff!

I spoke to my GP and given I am on many medications and have had several hospital admissions I am clearly in the extremely vulnerable group. I have a text...

I spoke to my GP and given I am on many medications and have had several hospita...

asthmaticclimber

•4 years ago

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Should I be shielding if I am offered the flu jab via my doctors?

I am 48 year old asthmatic and have been offered the flu jab from my doctors for years. Although I have never been admitted to hospital with my asthma, I was...

I am 48 year old asthmatic and have been offered the flu jab from my doctors fo...

Gentlechelle11

•4 years ago

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Any advice on managing asthma

I contracted Covid19 and it’s triggered my asthma which I haven’t had for nearly 18 years. Doctor has prescribed ventolin and steroid inhalers which I have...

I contracted Covid19 and it’s triggered my asthma which I haven’t had for nearly...

Dance103

•4 years ago

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I haven't recieved a letter for isolation

Hiya everyone. I Hope we are all okay in this awful times we are in. Anyway I need some advice if any one could help me? I have asmtha which I've had from a...

Hiya everyone. I Hope we are all okay in this awful times we are in. Anyway I ne...

Terry40

•4 years ago

34 Replies

Non allergic rhinitis & asthma

Hi everyone! Does anyone suffer from non allergic rhinitis? I m finding my symptoms have increased just lately and I m wondering if pollen or some other...

Hi everyone! Does anyone suffer from non allergic rhinitis? I m finding my sym...

Sunnydays1982

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Asthma?

I had trouble breathing three days ago so I called my doctor and was put on antihistamine and relief inhalur. My nan took my cat. I needed the inhaler after...

I had trouble breathing three days ago so I called my doctor and was put on anti...

TailPoof

•4 years ago

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How to blow into the peak flow apparatus

Can someone give me some knowlege, please. As a copd cum asthma sufferer I get 2 reviews per year. The last was a while back and I am due a second. This second...

Can someone give me some knowlege, please. As a copd cum asthma sufferer I get 2...

Mezitonka

•4 years ago

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Anyone with covid?

Hi there! I’m day 4 into covid and would love to compare notes with other asthmatics who have it. I started with a very sore throat then had a terrible...

Hi there! I’m day 4 into covid and would love to compare notes with other asthma...

hilary39

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Inhaler prescription

Check out the 24-hr doctors' services or walk-in centres in your area. They will give you a repeat prescription. Good luck

Check out the 24-hr doctors' services or walk-in centres in your area. They will...

Mezitonka

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Sheilding /Employer

Hi, has anyone experience to share when approaching a employer if I want to sheild, but can't work from home. I'm not in the most vunerable group but still at...

Hi, has anyone experience to share when approaching a employer if I want to shei...

Gilsla

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Help for Copd and Asthma sufferers

HELP FOR COPD ABD ASTHMA SUFFERERS. My Drs have sent me a link to download to monitor my medication. And on My GPs website they have included a link to...

HELP FOR COPD ABD ASTHMA SUFFERERS. My Drs have sent me a link to download to m...

Jacoel

•4 years ago

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Of work for 12 weeks

I am off work for 12 weeks due to being in vulnerable category. I live alone . Am I allowed to go out for my grocery shopping. Or must I stay at home for full...

I am off work for 12 weeks due to being in vulnerable category. I live alone . A...

Scoobs87

•4 years ago

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Hay fever

My hay fever (even during lock down) is going hell for leather! To the point my eyes are really sore and I’m being kept awake most of the night streaming!! I’m...

My hay fever (even during lock down) is going hell for leather! To the point my ...

Lotti_321-

•4 years ago

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Peak flow

Hi my peak flow is currently around 300. I have never been very good at assessing the servitude of my asthma and hardly notice when I am breathless of wheezing...

Hi my peak flow is currently around 300. I have never been very good at assessin...

Gentlechelle11

•4 years ago

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How do I get a new inhaler as mine has just run out.

My inhaler has just run out and I have to go to work the next 2 days. I work in retail. I can’t get to a surgery until at least Monday afternoon. My chest is...

My inhaler has just run out and I have to go to work the next 2 days. I work in ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Itching side effect of montelukast?

I was recently prescribed montelukast tablets and changed my inhaler to fostair 200/6 after a stay in hospital with bad asthma. Since then I have started...

I was recently prescribed montelukast tablets and changed my inhaler to fostair ...

Ans2020

•4 years ago

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Asthma and vonij

Should those with Asthma still be going to work and are NHS nurses in the vulnerable group being taken off nursing duties.

Should those with Asthma still be going to work and are NHS nurses in the vulner...

RichardWk

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Advice please.

Hi all hope everyone is well just wondering is it safe to take allergy tablets every day as i suffer with lots of allergies was on montelukast but didn’t agree...

Hi all hope everyone is well just wondering is it safe to take allergy tablets e...

sarahjane12

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Asthma and anxiety re corona virus

Hi all. I'm new here. Just writing for some. Advice. I have had asthma since little but it doesn't really affect me unless I'm ill these days. When I have cold...

Hi all. I'm new here. Just writing for some. Advice. I have had asthma since lit...

Violet5451

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Clenil side effects?

Hi all - first post. I have mild asthma, which is normally asymptomatic, and only appears sometimes after a bad cold, which goes on to affect my chest. I have...

Hi all - first post. I have mild asthma, which is normally asymptomatic, and onl...

Jansheff

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Past nasal drip leads to tidness when breathing

Hi I have already been mentioning my problems with past nasal drip and got very helpful advice as my GP not even explained what it was. I received a...

Hi I have already been mentioning my problems with past nasal drip and got very ...

Red247

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Got both letters.

I have now had both letters concerning Covid19 and I have registered my situation with the gov letter, that is although I am ok at the moment, I do not need...

I have now had both letters concerning Covid19 and I have registered my situatio...

horseblister

•4 years ago

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Looking for some advice on constant shortness of breath. Seen by GP several times, awaiting consultant appt.

Hi all, New to the forum - Have been reading for some time. I am hoping someone might be able to help me here. Looking for opinions from fellow asthmatics...

Hi all, New to the forum - Have been reading for some time. I am hoping someone ...

Eisenheim

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Stress and asthma?

Hi, is asthma and stress linked in any way? I mean can being stressed make your asthma worse or is it completely separate? As earlier this evening obviously...

Hi, is asthma and stress linked in any way? I mean can being stressed make your ...

Flowergirl78

•4 years ago

11 Replies

👍Sainsbury’s

Just to say the priority slot system for”very vulnerable “ people worked for me. Had “the letter” Wednesday, registered with Gov.uk and Sainsbury’s ? Tuesday...

Just to say the priority slot system for”very vulnerable “ people worked for me....

Mintoes

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Help

Hello,i have mild to severe asthma and am looking for healthy ways to deal with it.i occasionally use the prednisone pills and rescue inhaler with and without...

Hello,i have mild to severe asthma and am looking for healthy ways to deal with ...

BOSYPHUS

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Advice on daughter (10) 3 month cough? Asthma or Post Viral Cough? Or both?!

Hello, any help appreciated. My daughter is 10 and has terrible cough for 3 months. It was relapsing/remitting in severity, but worse now than before. She was...

Hello, any help appreciated. My daughter is 10 and has terrible cough for 3 mont...

Kira51

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Biologics during covid 19

Just wondered if people have received any guidance on how they will be continuing biologics over the coming months? I’ve had letters to say my appointments...

Just wondered if people have received any guidance on how they will be continuin...

Bsr92

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Confusion over metered inhalers

What is the difference between taking 100/6 & 200/6 Fostair Inhaler please?

Poohbear2

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for April 2020

Pleuritic Pain and Severe Asthma

In Extremely Vulnerable group: got text but letter lost in amongst my stuff!

Should I be shielding if I am offered the flu jab via my doctors?

Any advice on managing asthma

I haven't recieved a letter for isolation

Non allergic rhinitis & asthma

Asthma?

How to blow into the peak flow apparatus

Anyone with covid?

Inhaler prescription

Sheilding /Employer

Help for Copd and Asthma sufferers

Of work for 12 weeks

Hay fever

Peak flow

How do I get a new inhaler as mine has just run out.

Itching side effect of montelukast?

Asthma and vonij

Advice please.

Asthma and anxiety re corona virus

Clenil side effects?

Past nasal drip leads to tidness when breathing

Got both letters.

Looking for some advice on constant shortness of breath. Seen by GP several times, awaiting consultant appt.

Stress and asthma?

👍Sainsbury’s

Help

Advice on daughter (10) 3 month cough? Asthma or Post Viral Cough? Or both?!

Biologics during covid 19

Confusion over metered inhalers

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