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Donations question

I would like to make a small one off donation to this site / the charity. But I can't see a donate button anywhere. This is to show my appreciation for the...

I would like to make a small one off donation to this site / the charity. But I ...

dsddsd

•4 years ago

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What I wish I had known (and what I have learnt through trial and error!)

Hi everyone Another repost from a couple years ago (and bought it up 8 months ago too apparently) so apologies if you’ve already read it 😉😂. But it’s another...

Hi everyone Another repost from a couple years ago (and bought it up 8 months ag...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

17 Replies

New to Fostair 100/6

Hi everyone. Just looking for advice! I’ve started on a new inhaler (from seretide to fostair). My consultant has told me to take 2 puffs 4x a day for 2 weeks,...

Hi everyone. Just looking for advice! I’ve started on a new inhaler (from sereti...

Misha789

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Going back to work

Hi everyone! Quick question.. i'm due back at work this September, its only part time but due to severe asthma and allergies i cough/sneeze/wheeze even on a...

Hi everyone! Quick question.. i'm due back at work this September, its only part...

Blowoutthecandle

•4 years ago

9 Replies

What I wish I had asked my GP/asthma nurse (when first diagnosed 😉)

Hi everyone This is a repost of one of my posts from over 2 years ago 😱😱😂, but I thought it would be useful to update it, and repost it to anyone new to the...

Hi everyone This is a repost of one of my posts from over 2 years ago 😱😱😂, bu...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

12 Replies

Oral Steroids

Hi, I'm still undiagnosed but being treated for asthma until anything changes. I got a bacterial chest infection in April (11 weeks ago), multiple abx cleared...

Hi, I'm still undiagnosed but being treated for asthma until anything changes. I...

Lee2k182

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Change in weather

Anyone else getting their butt kicked in this constant weather change? Bad one this time.

Anyone else getting their butt kicked in this constant weather change? Bad one ...

Hally1973

•4 years ago

16 Replies

What is Peak Flow?

There seems to be a lot of confusion of what peak flow is, how it works and what is a ‘good’ score so I thought I’d make a post on it! WHAT IS PEAK FLOW?...

There seems to be a lot of confusion of what peak flow is, how it works and what...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

47 Replies

No Title

Is My Coughing A Symptom Of Asthma Or Covid?

AsthmaMonkey

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Wheezing in bed

Why am I wheezing in bed when laid on my left side? I`m fine on my back or right side, & don`t sleep on my front. Thanks

Why am I wheezing in bed when laid on my left side? I`m fine on my back or right...

PudsDad

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Daughter suffering with breathing

My daughter is 27. She has been asthmatic since 18 months old. And has managed well, with preventor and occasionally ventolin(blue puffer) For the last 2...

My daughter is 27. She has been asthmatic since 18 months old. And has managed ...

kimsmith1234

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Care package after severe asthma attack

Hi. I am currently in hospital after having an asthma attack, and was on a ventilator for 3 days. Does anyone know what to expect from a 'care package', and...

Hi. I am currently in hospital after having an asthma attack, and was on a venti...

99Poke

•4 years ago

5 Replies

asthma/infection/copd confusion

gonna just pop a diary of events up and and explanation below. Im so tired of attempting to even get reassurance let alone treatment from the gp. 4th June...

gonna just pop a diary of events up and and explanation below. Im so tired of at...

lucie982

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Ear issues progressing

Long time since posting. I am now finally on a great inhaler called Relvar but my ear canal has not improved but has got other symptoms attached to it now. 1....

Long time since posting. I am now finally on a great inhaler called Relvar but m...

Jennyfluff

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Bad mood, irritable, fatigued and restless

I’ve been struggling with a flare for about 2 weeks now. I had a chat with my GP on Fri morning who has recommended I temporarily up my preventer dose. On...

I’ve been struggling with a flare for about 2 weeks now. I had a chat with my GP...

Junglechicken

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Hay fever & pollen & thunderstorms

Hi I’ve been reading lots about asthmatics experiencing increased difficulty during thunderstorms and suggested link to increased pollen. Can anyone recommend...

Hi I’ve been reading lots about asthmatics experiencing increased difficulty dur...

SueWhite73

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Peakflow

Hi All, Could anyone provide me with a good peak flow meter to buy? My Doctor or pharmacist haven't been really helpful or encouraged me to buy one so was...

Hi All, Could anyone provide me with a good peak flow meter to buy? My Doctor or...

Civre

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Fostair 200/6

Hi All, I was recently put on Fostair 200/6 but have found that it only seems to help for a few mins then I have a slight laboured breathing issue. It feels...

Hi All, I was recently put on Fostair 200/6 but have found that it only seems t...

Civre

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Learning about Asthma through Covid-19

Hello, I can honestly say, that I have learnt more about my asthma in the 3 or so months since the pandemic started than anyone ever told me about it in the 20...

Hello, I can honestly say, that I have learnt more about my asthma in the 3 or s...

_Badger_

•4 years ago

2 Replies

back in hospital and ibuprofen with astma

Back in hospital. So frustrating, I've been really strong for last three weeks or so. This time I did not have any warning at all. I was just have a tea...

Back in hospital. So frustrating, I've been really strong for last three weeks o...

Larrythelathe

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Silent reflux or asthma?

I'm undiagnosed - now 3 months post-suspected-Covid, still with laboured breathing, and an "itchy" and often sore chest especially on the right side. I've had...

I'm undiagnosed - now 3 months post-suspected-Covid, still with laboured breathi...

AirIsUnderrated

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Self Administration of Biologicals

Hi all. My routine Xolair appointment yesterday, they explained that next time I’m in, they’re going to teach me how to administer my own Xolair to save going...

Hi all. My routine Xolair appointment yesterday, they explained that next time ...

MrsCMK

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Asthma inhaler side effects

My asthma is well controlled and I take one puff of fostair 100/6 (I’ve had asthma for about a year now.) I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with...

My asthma is well controlled and I take one puff of fostair 100/6 (I’ve had asth...

ARC727

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Prednisolone

Hi everyone! If I take a course of steroids for a week (30mg each day), will this effect my immune system against Covid 19? Thank you 😊

Hi everyone! If I take a course of steroids for a week (30mg each day), will thi...

Sunnydays1982

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Severe Asthma Registry??

Hi All I have recently been asked for permission to have my details entered onto a Severe Asthma Registry. I have given the ok but have never heard of such a...

Hi All I have recently been asked for permission to have my details entered onto...

Pipsqueak77

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Nose polyps

I have just be told I have nose polyps and offered surgery has anyone had surgery and how was it

I have just be told I have nose polyps and offered surgery has anyone had surger...

Hedgehog11

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Smart peak flow meter (digital)

I was looking at the smart peak flow meter and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it? If they have, would you recommend the investment?? Thank you...

I was looking at the smart peak flow meter and was wondering if anyone had any e...

Hidden

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Is there an exemption card for travelling in public transport.

Today I had a confrontation from a couple on a bus going to work. Because I wasn't wearing a face mask. I was annoyed. They made feel really uncomfortable that...

Today I had a confrontation from a couple on a bus going to work. Because I wasn...

Full-time

•4 years ago

3 Replies

AUKs face mask exemption graphic

Hi all. Another copy and paste from the Facebook page but hope this helps with some of the anxiety over face masks: “The government have said that people with...

Hi all. Another copy and paste from the Facebook page but hope this helps with s...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

9 Replies

Individual risk assessment

Hi there everyone Will be returning to school next week for work. Have asthma but it is mild, stable and controlled. Anyone else have experiences of an...

Hi there everyone Will be returning to school next week for work. Have asthma b...

Ludon

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2020

Donations question

What I wish I had known (and what I have learnt through trial and error!)

New to Fostair 100/6

Going back to work

What I wish I had asked my GP/asthma nurse (when first diagnosed 😉)

Oral Steroids

Change in weather

What is Peak Flow?

No Title

Wheezing in bed

Daughter suffering with breathing

Care package after severe asthma attack

asthma/infection/copd confusion

Ear issues progressing

Bad mood, irritable, fatigued and restless

Hay fever & pollen & thunderstorms

Peakflow

Fostair 200/6

Learning about Asthma through Covid-19

back in hospital and ibuprofen with astma

Silent reflux or asthma?

Self Administration of Biologicals

Asthma inhaler side effects

Prednisolone

Severe Asthma Registry??

Nose polyps

Smart peak flow meter (digital)

Is there an exemption card for travelling in public transport.

AUKs face mask exemption graphic

Individual risk assessment

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