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Due to arthritic hands, struggling to push down inhaler to get the required dose. Is there an easier alternative?

Any Inhaler adaptations??

mclamp

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Crackling in chest when laying on back

Hi all. Just interested to know whether others have experienced a crackling feeling in the lower left lung when laying on their backs? The left side of my...

Hi all. Just interested to know whether others have experienced a crackling fe...

Uppy

•4 years ago

26 Replies

am I the only one feeling so down still ?

anyone else feeling so hopeless?, things look the same but nothing is, trying so hard but so sick of feeling sad. honestly feel like im the only one who hasn't...

anyone else feeling so hopeless?, things look the same but nothing is, trying so...

Polly44

•4 years ago

19 Replies

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Severe asthma

Well, my asthma has been crazy for a few years now, and last hospital stay it was referred to as Brittle asthma. Now I just have bloods form from consultants...

Well, my asthma has been crazy for a few years now, and last hospital stay it wa...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Buteyko breathing advice

Hello, After struggling with my breathing for several months and trying various different treatments from my GP (and everything failing), I have stumbled...

Hello, After struggling with my breathing for several months and trying various...

B-Boo

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Having trouble telling the difference...

Today we are having a heat wave. I woke up early to mow my lawn. I am very allergic to grasses, and the humidity does affect my asthma quite a bit. My lawn...

Today we are having a heat wave. I woke up early to mow my lawn. I am very aller...

Willow7733

•4 years ago

27 Replies

Hot weather - is this an asthma trigger?

Hii there, I’ve only very recently been diagnosed with Asthma and this sudden heatwave makes me feel like I have someone sat on my chest... It feels so heavy...

Hii there, I’ve only very recently been diagnosed with Asthma and this sudden he...

Kayleicia

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Recent experience with Asthma UK

Good afternoon all, This is just a short post to say how helpful a recent Asthma UK nurse appointment was that I attended. This was my first time calling...

Good afternoon all, This is just a short post to say how helpful a recent Asthm...

Danny_Z7

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling frustrated 😬🥴 quality of life is getting harder, walking pharmacy 😱👀

Hi guys, I'm completely new to this so apologies in advance... but any advice welcome on severe allergic asthma and esophillic asthma. just to know I'm not...

Hi guys, I'm completely new to this so apologies in advance... but any advice w...

mylungshateme

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Referral update

Today I got a phone call from the hospital asthma nurse, after being referred back to them by my GP asthma nurse. Was a mixed call... Firstly, she said she was...

Today I got a phone call from the hospital asthma nurse, after being referred ba...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Eosinophils blood test

My consultant at the Royal Brompton wants me to have a blood test to check for eosinophils when I have an asthma flare up and before starting pred. He is also...

My consultant at the Royal Brompton wants me to have a blood test to check for e...

Angelgoth

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Distance Aware Campaign

We’re pleased to support the Distance Aware campaign. If you see someone wearing a badge or displaying this symbol, please respect the social distancing rules...

We’re pleased to support the Distance Aware campaign. If you see someone wearing...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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Thunderstorm warning ⛈️

Does your asthma get worse during a thunderstorm? If you notice your symptoms often flare-up, it’s probably because of one of two reasons. The air before a...

Does your asthma get worse during a thunderstorm? If you notice your symptoms of...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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Montekulast

My 11 year has just been prescribed Montekulast - to use on top of two brands of anti histamines and a purple inhaler. Bit nervous about side effects. How have...

My 11 year has just been prescribed Montekulast - to use on top of two brands of...

swiftjo

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Non-eosinophilic asthma and pain/sore lungs 24/7?

Those of you who have non-eosinophilic asthma do you have sore/painful lungs 24/7? Do you feel that there is ongoing inflammation in the lungs (poor response...

Those of you who have non-eosinophilic asthma do you have sore/painful lungs 24/...

LarsPalmas

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Air Pollution 🏭

It looks as though air pollution levels will be higher than normal in some areas, especially on Monday and in south-east England. Heat can exacerbate pollution...

It looks as though air pollution levels will be higher than normal in some areas...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I had asthma as a child disappeared at age 7, gestational asthma 30 years ago. About five years ago had mild symptoms. So have a ventolin inhaler when...

Hi I had asthma as a child disappeared at age 7, gestational asthma 30 years ag...

QuiltC25K

•4 years ago

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Positive Covid Result

My son has severe allergic asthma and has just got a positive Covid result. He’s on day 4 of symptoms now and is doing ok. His temperature is now normal and it...

My son has severe allergic asthma and has just got a positive Covid result. He’s...

StanChad

•4 years ago

33 Replies

A little insulted...

So, finally have a few days off for vacation, and had on a tv show last night to keep me company while I was making my lunch. It was The Big Bang Theory. I...

So, finally have a few days off for vacation, and had on a tv show last night to...

Willow7733

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Asthma, sinusitis and masks

Hi everyone! I've had asthma since I was 11 and really I have never had a prolonged period of stability. Since January I have had steroid courses and reviews...

Hi everyone! I've had asthma since I was 11 and really I have never had a prolon...

Ellierosebmx

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Advice

Need some advice I dropped off my results of my peak floes this morning I been blowing between 290 and 400 and for my age I should be getting 440 does it mean...

Need some advice I dropped off my results of my peak floes this morning I been b...

Starfly13

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Retired to Malta

I retired permanently to Malta with my husband in 2018. We know the island well because I inherited 2 flats in St Paul's Bay in 1972. Anyway when I left my...

I retired permanently to Malta with my husband in 2018. We know the island well ...

sandravale

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Struggling with a new asthma diagnosis

Hi recently been diagnosed with asthma I got a peak flow meter today but I don’t know what I good peak flow actually is. I’ve got a blue inhaler and a pink...

Hi recently been diagnosed with asthma I got a peak flow meter today but I don’t...

Anonymous1988

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Struggling!

I have struggled all day long today to breathe...have taken my blue 10 times. I’ve not been great for a couple of weeks and saw my asthma nurse at surgery who...

I have struggled all day long today to breathe...have taken my blue 10 times. I’...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

33 Replies

what to do if you forget your emergency inhaler

so it's happened, I got to work 2 hours ago and realized I forgot my inhaler. I never leave the house without one but I was in a rush and it slipped my mind....

so it's happened, I got to work 2 hours ago and realized I forgot my inhaler. I ...

emptyskies13

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Covid

I had a respretory tract infection in March and swollen lymph nodes rung NHs 111 and they demanded I be seen by a doctor straight away I rung my practice they...

I had a respretory tract infection in March and swollen lymph nodes rung NHs 111...

Cooper1508

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Asthma/mucus

Hi everyone, I’ve been on here several times and have had problems since last September with my asthma nasty cough phlegm/mucus which is yellow ,have been on...

Hi everyone, I’ve been on here several times and have had problems since last Se...

Dachshund1

•4 years ago

11 Replies

New Inhaler

I saw my respiratory consultant yesterday and she has changed my inhalers to Relvar Ellipta and Incruse Ellipta. Has anyone used these before and is it best...

I saw my respiratory consultant yesterday and she has changed my inhalers to Rel...

Owjay

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Can anyone recommend asthma safe cleaning products for the bathroom?

Bleach etc gives me a full blown asthma attack, and isn't exactly good for the environment either. Have you found any products that are chemical free and clean...

Bleach etc gives me a full blown asthma attack, and isn't exactly good for the e...

mjrminor

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Help needed! Asthma or not?

Hi there, I'm currently struggling with my health and need someone's insight. It all started after undefined virus infection beginning of March 2020. I had...

Hi there, I'm currently struggling with my health and need someone's insight. ...

LarsPalmas

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for August 2020

Due to arthritic hands, struggling to push down inhaler to get the required dose. Is there an easier alternative?

Crackling in chest when laying on back

am I the only one feeling so down still ?

Severe asthma

Buteyko breathing advice

Having trouble telling the difference...

Hot weather - is this an asthma trigger?

Recent experience with Asthma UK

Feeling frustrated 😬🥴 quality of life is getting harder, walking pharmacy 😱👀

Referral update

Eosinophils blood test

Distance Aware Campaign

Thunderstorm warning ⛈️

Montekulast

Non-eosinophilic asthma and pain/sore lungs 24/7?

Air Pollution 🏭

Newbie

Positive Covid Result

A little insulted...

Asthma, sinusitis and masks

Advice

Retired to Malta

Struggling with a new asthma diagnosis

Struggling!

what to do if you forget your emergency inhaler

Covid

Asthma/mucus

New Inhaler

Can anyone recommend asthma safe cleaning products for the bathroom?

Help needed! Asthma or not?

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