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Inhalers making symptoms worse

Hello all. I was diagnosed with asthma 25 years ago aged 40. It doesn't give me too much trouble (though I have other major health issues)! For the last few...

Hello all. I was diagnosed with asthma 25 years ago aged 40. It doesn't give me ...

Jimbles

•4 years ago

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Six Distinct types of Covid

Such an interesting post from the folks at Zoe Over 4 million people use this app though, with the failings of the Government to provide their version, this...

Such an interesting post from the folks at Zoe Over 4 million people use this a...

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•4 years ago

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covid vs asthma

hi there, this question is for anyone who has asthma and has had covid or knows someone who has. how do you tell the difference? I've been experiencing a...

hi there, this question is for anyone who has asthma and has had covid or knows ...

emptyskies13

•4 years ago

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Gluten free or dairy free diets

Has anyone found relief from going gluten free or dairy free or both?

Marydoll589

•4 years ago

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Coming off Qvar?

I realise this isn't the best place to ask about coming off a steroid inhaler, but I don't know where else to go other than my GPs' and it's quite hard to get...

I realise this isn't the best place to ask about coming off a steroid inhaler, b...

AirIsUnderrated

•4 years ago

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My Mom said I only faked and Asthma is not a real illness.

Can you fake asthma. When I was a kid my mother who was a heavy smoker accused me of faking severe asthma, and I suffered so terribly. I know there were...

Can you fake asthma. When I was a kid my mother who was a heavy smoker accused ...

Nancyraetz

•4 years ago

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My Mom said I only faked and Asthma is not a real illness.

Can you fake asthma. When I was a kid my mother who was a heavy smoker accused me of faking severe asthma, and I suffered so terribly. I know there were...

Can you fake asthma. When I was a kid my mother who was a heavy smoker accused ...

Nancyraetz

•4 years ago

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again in hospital

I am well and truly fed up. I managed a whole week out of hospital and I am back. I am also fed up as some staff think its funny or look at me like i am weak....

I am well and truly fed up. I managed a whole week out of hospital and I am back...

Larrythelathe

•4 years ago

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Ice breaker!

Hello everybody!!! Just thought I’d make a post where people can say hi and maybe a little bit about themselves! I know this is technically a UK based forum,...

Hello everybody!!! Just thought I’d make a post where people can say hi and mayb...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

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Asthma

Hi everybody I have had problem with my asthma for over a year breathing not good and the Barky cough and mucus has been terrible, been on carbocistien 2x3 a...

Hi everybody I have had problem with my asthma for over a year breathing not goo...

Dachshund1

•4 years ago

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How at risk are asthmatic children of covid?

Hey everyone! My 2.5 year old son has chronic asthma and we’ve been in isolation in Canada for 3.5 months. We’re considering opening up our bubble (be with...

Hey everyone! My 2.5 year old son has chronic asthma and we’ve been in isolation...

toddlerasthma

•4 years ago

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Travel advice for Spain

Hi All, I am having to go Spain in August to visit my parents, I am high risk or was! Do we know if we would get a care package to go with as covid and...

Hi All, I am having to go Spain in August to visit my parents, I am high risk o...

Charlottewalker2017

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Face masks 😷

Good afternoon! I hope you are all well and enjoying some sunshine. Here is the link to our webpage about the wearing of face masks, it's quite a hot topic on...

Good afternoon! I hope you are all well and enjoying some sunshine. Here is the ...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•4 years ago

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Asthma attack recovery time

Hi all, Nearly 7 weeks ago I had 2 asthma attacks and have been recovering since. I was on prednisone for a week, which helped get things less dire, but it's...

Hi all, Nearly 7 weeks ago I had 2 asthma attacks and have been recovering since...

garfunkel

•4 years ago

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Face mask at work

I work in a nursing home and will be expected to return to work in August. I have been out once or twice and worn a mask....but have only been out for short...

I work in a nursing home and will be expected to return to work in August. I hav...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

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Mucus crackley cough for months now

Hi all Hope you are keeping safe in these crazy times, so for months now I have had a mucus cough with a crackle if that makes sense. I've had antibiotics etc...

Hi all Hope you are keeping safe in these crazy times, so for months now I have...

ash6

•4 years ago

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Masks, has anyone been able to find one they can wear?

Hello! I've been trying to find a mask that I can wear when out or in the office but so far haven't been able to find anything that doesn't make me feel unwell...

Hello! I've been trying to find a mask that I can wear when out or in the office...

asthmatic_pilch

•4 years ago

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Symbicort, flow of medication

Took my usual dose of symbicort this evening and it felt a bit strange, almost like there was something preventing the air being sucked in properly from the...

Took my usual dose of symbicort this evening and it felt a bit strange, almost l...

SJF89

•4 years ago

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Help! How do I get over inhaler embarrassment at school??

Hey, I hope you're all well and feeling ok! I only have mild asthma, but I am INCREDIBLY embarrassed about it, to the point where I literally can't take my...

Hey, I hope you're all well and feeling ok! I only have mild asthma, but I am IN...

mmry

•4 years ago

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Living with severe asthma

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with severe asthma a few years ago (had asthma since I was a toddler, now in my mid 30s), had to give up work and been living with...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with severe asthma a few years ago (had asthma since...

ccccc

•4 years ago

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So

I am sorry for the late reply to everyone. It has been a couple of years since I posted and asked how you are.

I am sorry for the late reply to everyone. It has been a couple of years since I...

Waterbottle

•4 years ago

1 Reply

How to deal with confrontations by shop workers if cant wear a mask

Hi all, looking for some advice for a good friend of mine who also has asthma. He was in a small supermarket yesterday and was accosted by a shop worker for...

Hi all, looking for some advice for a good friend of mine who also has asthma. ...

Chelle25

•4 years ago

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Does anyone have any suggestions with regards to different mask to help my asthma?

Does anyone work in hospitals having to wear a mask? How are we finding it? Do you recommend a particular mask? Not allowed to wear cloth ones! Currently off...

Does anyone work in hospitals having to wear a mask? How are we finding it? Do y...

Tatesar

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Formoterol and Albuterol

Hello again I'm on, and trailed Symbicort and Fostair (2xam, 2xpm and sometimes 1x dinner time) combi inhalers. I know the Formoterol side of the drug is a...

Hello again I'm on, and trailed Symbicort and Fostair (2xam, 2xpm and sometimes ...

Lee2k182

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Flying and holiday

We booked a holiday last year (not package) for next month. However I can’t see how it’s going to be ok travelling on a plane. I have well controlled asthma...

We booked a holiday last year (not package) for next month. However I can’t see...

purplestar

•4 years ago

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Air purifier advice

Thanks for replying to my air purifier question. They are very helpful. I have brittle asthma and dust, hay fever and damp all cause my asthma to flair up. My...

Thanks for replying to my air purifier question. They are very helpful. I have b...

1242Artemis

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Copd . The nature of this at night.

I am reasonably fit during day time. I take Braltus, 10 micro grams and symbicort 200. I exercise daily for around 45 minutes . My problem starts when trying...

I am reasonably fit during day time. I take Braltus, 10 micro grams and symbico...

Sudhirdhir7

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone have any information or advice about the benefits of air purifiers.

Air purifiers

1242Artemis

•4 years ago

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BLF BIG 100

https://www.blf.org.uk/take-action/challenge-yourself/walk/big-100

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•4 years ago

How to read PEF metres

How do I read this PEF meter? Thought I would ask the experts. I am a 58-year-old woman who should get a reading of about 400 but I can only manage 320-ish. I...

How do I read this PEF meter? Thought I would ask the experts. I am a 58-year-ol...

Wimble

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for July 2020

Inhalers making symptoms worse

Six Distinct types of Covid

covid vs asthma

Gluten free or dairy free diets

Coming off Qvar?

My Mom said I only faked and Asthma is not a real illness.

My Mom said I only faked and Asthma is not a real illness.

again in hospital

Ice breaker!

Asthma

How at risk are asthmatic children of covid?

Travel advice for Spain

Face masks 😷

Asthma attack recovery time

Face mask at work

Mucus crackley cough for months now

Masks, has anyone been able to find one they can wear?

Symbicort, flow of medication

Help! How do I get over inhaler embarrassment at school??

Living with severe asthma

So

How to deal with confrontations by shop workers if cant wear a mask

Does anyone have any suggestions with regards to different mask to help my asthma?

Formoterol and Albuterol

Flying and holiday

Air purifier advice

Copd . The nature of this at night.

Does anyone have any information or advice about the benefits of air purifiers.

BLF BIG 100

How to read PEF metres

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