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Heatwave advice ☀️

Many people think of asthma symptoms being worse in the winter. But hot weather is a top trigger for lots of people with asthma too. Temperatures are expected...

Many people think of asthma symptoms being worse in the winter. But hot weather ...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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Complementary therapies

Happy Friday all! I hope everyone is coping OK with the heat. Just a gentle reminder that whilst complementary therapies for asthma (alongside your usual...

Happy Friday all! I hope everyone is coping OK with the heat. Just a gentle remi...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

Any ideas

I have asthma and have been on anti optics every other week for 20months. Also frequent courses of steroids. I have just been diagnosed with bronchiostasis...

I have asthma and have been on anti optics every other week for 20months. Also ...

Nanny4sprogletd

•4 years ago

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Involuntary breath?

I am just wondering if anybody else, gets involuntary breath? I can be doing nothing in particular, not feel breathless, then suddenly do breath/pants, its...

I am just wondering if anybody else, gets involuntary breath? I can be doing no...

TEDDYM

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Paramedics

After reading on health Unlocked about problems getting through to the doctors in A&E departments have any of you had problems with the paramedics. I...

After reading on health Unlocked about problems getting through to the doctors i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Ethical Salbutamol Supplier Sought

I’d like to get a spare inhaler for my partner. She is prescribed Salbutamol. In an ideal world the seller would contribute some of the sale proceeds to the...

I’d like to get a spare inhaler for my partner. She is prescribed Salbutamol. In...

4Rivers

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Face coverings at work

Hi I’m just wondering if anyone had info or advice re wearing surgical face masks whilst at work. I’m a frontline health professional and struggle with the...

Hi I’m just wondering if anyone had info or advice re wearing surgical face mask...

Meredith62

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Returning to work after shielding

I work in adult healthcare but have been shielding since March. I've recently had a review by occupational health because of the end of shielding and came out...

I work in adult healthcare but have been shielding since March. I've recently ha...

Lizangellus

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Fostair and Mucus

I'm in the middle of trying to get my asthma under control and have been switched from Revlar to Fostair (powder) 100/6 2 puffs twice daily. I was just about...

I'm in the middle of trying to get my asthma under control and have been switche...

_Badger_

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Air purifier

Hi All has anyone ever used an air purifier and has it made any difference to your allergies/ Asthma? Also any you can recommend? Looking at some on amazon and...

Hi All has anyone ever used an air purifier and has it made any difference to yo...

tedromie

•4 years ago

6 Replies

So frustrated...

So after not getting anywhere with my consultant I have transferred trusts and feel like I am out of the frying pan into the fire... The asthma nurse has sent...

So after not getting anywhere with my consultant I have transferred trusts and f...

Melanie1989

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Symptoms but high peak flow

Hiya, I'm still waiting to be diagnosed but due to Covid-19, I haven't been able to meet the asthma nurse again. They think I have allergy induced/seasonal...

Hiya, I'm still waiting to be diagnosed but due to Covid-19, I haven't been abl...

CotswoldSquirrel

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Recommendation or a flowmeter

I have got a bulky one I bought years ago. Can anybody recommend a smaller one. pl? Where to buy is it possible to get on prescription or cheaper to buy...

I have got a bulky one I bought years ago. Can anybody recommend a smaller one. ...

ahfat41

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Trouble coming off pred, still so wheezy

Feel totally daft to still be moaning on. my Asthmas been flairing since early/mid may, 2trips to A&E and a 5 day stay. Ive near enough been on pred the...

Feel totally daft to still be moaning on. my Asthmas been flairing since early...

lucie982

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Finally, progress?

So what was initially a very disheartening process of getting a call from the respiratory registrar today saying that he would not increase treatment and see...

So what was initially a very disheartening process of getting a call from the re...

AP92

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Diagnosis - asthma

I just got back from my first face-to-face appointment with a respiratory nurse. After 4 months of is-it-isn't-it I'm now a fully paid-up member of the club....

I just got back from my first face-to-face appointment with a respiratory nurse....

AirIsUnderrated

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma and mask wearing

Hi yesterday was the first time I had worn a mask, probably for about 20 minutes. My breathing was not good wearing the mask but the main problem has been...

Hi yesterday was the first time I had worn a mask, probably for about 20 minutes...

LizPat30

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Salbutamol side effects

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced side effects with Salbutamol and / or in combination with sertraline and if there are any alternatives. I...

Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced side effects with Salbutamol a...

Seleleo_Spencer

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Shopping without a mask feel uncomfortable

I tried two masks, both made it difficult to breath and resulted in me felling dizzy and breathless even after taking my inhaler, this lasted for around 30...

I tried two masks, both made it difficult to breath and resulted in me felling d...

Alw75

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Face masks 😷

Sorry I know we've posted a lot about this lately but we know many of you have been feeling anxious about face coverings if you find wearing one impossible....

Sorry I know we've posted a lot about this lately but we know many of you have b...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

3 Replies

Chest pain when lying or leaning

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Asthma and am gradually gaining control over my symptoms. I am on Seretide 125 2 x am and pm, Montelukast and...

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Asthma and am gradually gaining control ...

Bu997

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Shielding pausing

We understand that lots of you who are shielding may be feeling really worried about the guidance pausing, and for many it will feel very difficult to go back...

We understand that lots of you who are shielding may be feeling really worried a...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•4 years ago

4 Replies

Avamys

Does anyone have any issues using this please

Hedgehog11

•4 years ago

8 Replies

😷 Face - masks

Happy Monday!!! If anyone is struggling to wear a mask 😷 at work and it is affecting your asthma PLEASE flag this immediately with your employer. The Health...

Happy Monday!!! If anyone is struggling to wear a mask 😷 at work and it is affe...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•4 years ago

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Fostair nexthaler or fostair aerosol

Which one is better fostair nexthaler or fostair aerosol? Currently using fostair nexthaler but am thinking of asking to change to the aerosol. Do not like the...

Which one is better fostair nexthaler or fostair aerosol? Currently using fostai...

ahfat41

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Strange Chest Ache in the Morning

Hi, I have been BLEESED in that ive had 4 months of not having to change my asthma medication at all which is unheard of. Have had 2 chest infections but both...

Hi, I have been BLEESED in that ive had 4 months of not having to change my ast...

asthmaticclimber

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Tricky breathing week

Having trouble getting a proper breath this week quite a lot. Just not a deep enough one to get a whole good one. Anyone else been struggling?

Having trouble getting a proper breath this week quite a lot. Just not a deep e...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

8 Replies

wearing a mask for work

hey guys, this post isn't a question mostly just a rant about face masks. So I'm a waitress at an outdoor dining restaurant and I have to wear a mask the...

hey guys, this post isn't a question mostly just a rant about face masks. So I'm...

emptyskies13

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Government exemption cards

Hi guys I know people are concerned about exemption cards etc now that masks are required for shopping. The government has created a few downloadable/printable...

Hi guys I know people are concerned about exemption cards etc now that masks are...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

11 Replies

Pain during an asthma attack

Hi just wondered if anyone else experienced sharp pain in lung area when trying to breath during an attack. Had a very bad experience yesterday, felt at times...

Hi just wondered if anyone else experienced sharp pain in lung area when trying ...

Yellow75

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for July 2020

Heatwave advice ☀️

Complementary therapies

Any ideas

Involuntary breath?

Paramedics

Ethical Salbutamol Supplier Sought

Face coverings at work

Returning to work after shielding

Fostair and Mucus

Air purifier

So frustrated...

Symptoms but high peak flow

Recommendation or a flowmeter

Trouble coming off pred, still so wheezy

Finally, progress?

Diagnosis - asthma

Asthma and mask wearing

Salbutamol side effects

Shopping without a mask feel uncomfortable

Face masks 😷

Chest pain when lying or leaning

Shielding pausing

Avamys

😷 Face - masks

Fostair nexthaler or fostair aerosol

Strange Chest Ache in the Morning

Tricky breathing week

wearing a mask for work

Government exemption cards

Pain during an asthma attack

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