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Night Time Struggle

hey, So I always considered myself to be lucky as I has 0 night time symptoms with my asthma. But 4 weeks ago I got a chest infection 😫 now I literally tick...

hey, So I always considered myself to be lucky as I has 0 night time symptoms w...

WhoNeedsAirAnyway95

•4 years ago

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Meds for hay fever

Hi all Just wondering what meds help you with hay fever? I’m allergic to grass pollens at the moment. I’m on prednisone to control an asthma attack related to...

Hi all Just wondering what meds help you with hay fever? I’m allergic to grass p...

Snowdrop2020

•4 years ago

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Symbicort to Advair Diskus?

I've been on Symbicort 160/4.5 for almost 2 years for asthma. I just got new health insurance and they will only approve Advair Diskus. Should I be worried...

I've been on Symbicort 160/4.5 for almost 2 years for asthma. I just got new hea...

Nikki1986xx

•4 years ago

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Wheezy few days...anyone else feeling it?

Fourth day of struggling and it started when the damp conditions started again down here. Had a short course of steroids but goodness me today I’m struggling....

Fourth day of struggling and it started when the damp conditions started again d...

Sal19

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Stopping dairy has helped

Hiya, Has anyone else been told dairy could be a massive trigger? I never thought about it until a month or so on soya milk and no dairy and I don't struggle...

Hiya, Has anyone else been told dairy could be a massive trigger? I never thoug...

Hcoombs

•4 years ago

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Going back to work

Good morning everyone, I may be completely on the wrong track but it occurred to me that as one of the treatments for Covid is a steroid, and we all take...

Good morning everyone, I may be completely on the wrong track but it occurred t...

Gareth57

•4 years ago

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Wheezy chest

So I’ve started to get wheezy over the last couple of days with a bit of a productive cough, I had this about 3 months ago and when I rang the doctors I was...

So I’ve started to get wheezy over the last couple of days with a bit of a produ...

shassh

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Itchy chin when coughing?

I’m currently being investigated for Asthma and have been put on Salbutamol which seems to help relieve symptoms. I’m not sure if this is related (but I’d...

I’m currently being investigated for Asthma and have been put on Salbutamol whic...

Kayleicia

•4 years ago

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Is it anxiety or asthma

I take Relvar 188 but I still need to take Atrovent sometimes 2 puffs twice a day. Is this normal. I am 66 years of age. I just feel my breathlessness is...

I take Relvar 188 but I still need to take Atrovent sometimes 2 puffs twice a da...

Aisling30

•4 years ago

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Why does my asthma symptoms ease when I am busy

I had a bit of asthma this morningI walked up the town did some shopping walked home again and then did some work in the garden and I was fine.But about 5 or...

I had a bit of asthma this morningI walked up the town did some shopping walked ...

tosser

•4 years ago

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Why is exercise feeling difficult?

Hello. I am having some exercise issues and wondered if anyone had had anything similar? I was diagnosed with asthma approx. 6 years ago although looking back...

Hello. I am having some exercise issues and wondered if anyone had had anything ...

Bluebusadventures

•4 years ago

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Unusual Asthma Triggers

Hello all :-) Is anyone else’s asthma triggered by chocolate or alcohol? I don’t drink a lot at all, but when I do I have noticed my cough and chest...

Hello all :-) Is anyone else’s asthma triggered by chocolate or alcohol? I do...

Lcr88

•4 years ago

26 Replies

What is wrong with me? Losing the will to live!

Hi guys, Writing this as I’m having a really tough time of it lately and am getting to the end of my tether. I’ve had asthma all my life, and as a child and...

Hi guys, Writing this as I’m having a really tough time of it lately and am get...

1991leedsunited

•4 years ago

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I think my new antidepressant is making my asthma worse

I started taking escitalopram 5mg last Saturday to help treat anxiety. It has worked remarkably well so far. But I’ve noticed my chest becoming progressively...

I started taking escitalopram 5mg last Saturday to help treat anxiety. It has wo...

Bearrules

•4 years ago

1 Reply

ASTHMA AND SHIELDING

Hi I just wondered how everyone is coping in the extremely vulnerable category. In particular those of us who have received the shielding letter. How are you...

Hi I just wondered how everyone is coping in the extremely vulnerable category. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Covid-19

I was the same thought I had Covid beginning of March, been on and off steroids ever since. My gp told me she has had a lot of similar cases but we won’t know...

I was the same thought I had Covid beginning of March, been on and off steroids...

cocaqua

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Just another asthma question 😅

You're probably sick of me by now with all the questions lately, but I have another. Sorry. I was wondering if asthma symptoms can still persist even on oral...

You're probably sick of me by now with all the questions lately, but I have anot...

Lee2k182

•4 years ago

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Severe asthma diagnosis, Teacher

I feel like I need to talk to others who understand about the anxiety of the decision about what to do in the upcoming month. I have adult- onset asthma. It...

I feel like I need to talk to others who understand about the anxiety of the dec...

Shadowcat04

•4 years ago

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Medication Dilemma

Last year I was on a cocktail of asthma drugs. Around this time I was regularly hitting my PB. I began to feel uncomfortable taking so many drugs and decided...

Last year I was on a cocktail of asthma drugs. Around this time I was regularly ...

Junglechicken

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Primrose123

Anyone got any reviews on Relvar steroid inhaler? Thank you..x

primrose123

•4 years ago

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Montelukast for swollen turbinates?

My nasal passages are always clogged making it difficult to breathe. Doc sent e to ENT who prescribed a steroid spray which didn't do anything after 2 months...

My nasal passages are always clogged making it difficult to breathe. Doc sent e...

75stillkicking

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Thank you Mr Postman...Not!

Had to roll my eyes this morning, the weather was ok so I had the front door open (live in flat) and had some washing on driers to make the most of the Sun....

Had to roll my eyes this morning, the weather was ok so I had the front door ope...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Asthma after Covid

Interested to know if anyone is in my position.... I think I may have had Covid in March despite only having had the one typical symptom (a high temperature...

Interested to know if anyone is in my position.... I think I may have had Covid ...

ccccc

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Reply

Yes they are available on prescription, there was a really good post on here this week about marking it red, yellow and green to help with knowing when you...

Yes they are available on prescription, there was a really good post on here thi...

dawnhaycock

•4 years ago

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Keep on top of your asthma!

Hi all, This link is a great resource for reminding you how to keep your asthma well managed: https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/adults/ If...

Hi all, This link is a great resource for reminding you how to keep your asthma ...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•4 years ago

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What do people class as an asthma attack?

I’m just wondering what people here class as an asthma attack? It’s just that I regularly see people writing that they’ve had an asthma attack. I’ve got...

I’m just wondering what people here class as an asthma attack? It’s just that I ...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

29 Replies

ASTHMA

Good evening.My son suffer bronchial asthma from 3y.he is 8 now.he has asthma attacks every night. he should take zaditen every night for month.Iam very...

Good evening.My son suffer bronchial asthma from 3y.he is 8 now.he has asthma at...

OMARDAMIR

•4 years ago

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Xolair 2nd Injection...feeling the side effects😔

So I had my second injection last Friday and just like the first occasion I’ve felt side effects such as muscle weakness, fatigue and headaches and just...

So I had my second injection last Friday and just like the first occasion I’ve f...

JustR

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for July 2020

Night Time Struggle

Meds for hay fever

Symbicort to Advair Diskus?

Wheezy few days...anyone else feeling it?

Stopping dairy has helped

Going back to work

Wheezy chest

Itchy chin when coughing?

Is it anxiety or asthma

Why does my asthma symptoms ease when I am busy

Why is exercise feeling difficult?

Unusual Asthma Triggers

What is wrong with me? Losing the will to live!

I think my new antidepressant is making my asthma worse

ASTHMA AND SHIELDING

Covid-19

Just another asthma question 😅

Severe asthma diagnosis, Teacher

Medication Dilemma

Primrose123

Montelukast for swollen turbinates?

Thank you Mr Postman...Not!

Asthma after Covid

Reply

Keep on top of your asthma!

What do people class as an asthma attack?

ASTHMA

Xolair 2nd Injection...feeling the side effects😔

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