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Why is 2 puffs of my Salbutamol inhaler not always working?

The last few days I’ve had to use my inhaler a lot more than usual, mostly in the middle of the night and after an episode of coughing. The last 2 days though,...

The last few days I’ve had to use my inhaler a lot more than usual, mostly in th...

So97

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Pains

When I was taking a deep breath today was getting weird pain in my upper back and chest.and at times was gasping for breath.was weird

When I was taking a deep breath today was getting weird pain in my upper back an...

Mariachristina76

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Halotherapy?

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has tried using Halotherapy (dry salt therapy) for their asthma?

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has tried using Halotherapy (dry salt therapy) fo...

Halotherapyuser

•4 years ago

9 Replies

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Masks, exemptions and the issues!

Hi all Just wanted to share this for those who get issues for not wearing a mask. If you can please do, if you can’t please don’t feel bullied into making your...

Hi all Just wanted to share this for those who get issues for not wearing a mask...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

11 Replies

Return to teaching after shielding- update. Sorry in advance for the long post!

Well, I finally had my occupational health appointment (by phone) - the one my gp said needed to be done before I returned to work - I had had to return from...

Well, I finally had my occupational health appointment (by phone) - the one my g...

TeachKat

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Any adults have experienced with subglottis/ trachea stenosis or tracheomalacia/laryngomalacia?

From what researched is not something adults usually have. My lungs sound fine. But For the last year or so I get tightness, wheezing and Stridor in my throat....

From what researched is not something adults usually have. My lungs sound fine. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Brittle asthma

So 4 weeks I end up in hospital, they say a severe asthma attack, several nebulisers, steriods, IV sabultomol, IV magnesium, IV phosphate over 4 days in...

So 4 weeks I end up in hospital, they say a severe asthma attack, several nebuli...

Titch1908

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Montelukast Prescription

Can I please seek your advice? I have been prescribed Montelukast in addition to my regular Symbicort and Ventolin. I tried 28 days of Montelukast and it...

Can I please seek your advice? I have been prescribed Montelukast in addition to...

RSKi

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Cough variant asthma

Started today feel wheezy, taking my inhalers regularly Doe covid affect asthma

Started today feel wheezy, taking my inhalers regularly Doe covid affect asthma...

Bluelady-sing

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Flu Vaccination 🤒💉

We’re nearing flu season and millions of people will be getting their flu vaccine over the coming weeks. If you’ve been prescribed a preventer inhaler...

We’re nearing flu season and millions of people will be getting their flu vaccin...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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hi i am a very worried aunt my 6yrs old nephew is going in and out of the clinic because of asthma .please help me manage this disease

he had an attack on sartuday and i took him for nebulising after i had given him his inhaler which worked for few hours,and after they nebulised him i could...

he had an attack on sartuday and i took him for nebulising after i had given him...

strawchoc

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Inhaler change

GP changed inhaler from sirdupla to sereflo 2 months ago Now getting more mucus and my tolerance to exercise Is significantly reduced Getting some upper chest...

GP changed inhaler from sirdupla to sereflo 2 months ago Now getting more mucus ...

Yerchenco

•4 years ago

2 Replies

hi i have a question my 6yrs old nephew had asthma attack ,i gave him his blue inhaler but it didnt get better so i took him to nebulise

but its didnt stop completely.what can i do?is it safe to give him his inhaler more than one time?when having an attack can i still use the brown one that is...

but its didnt stop completely.what can i do?is it safe to give him his inhaler m...

strawchoc

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Flu Jabs

Just looking for a consensus of opinion, are people starting to have their flu jabs now? I phoned my gp the other day and sounds like they are nowhere near...

Just looking for a consensus of opinion, are people starting to have their flu j...

Hidden

•4 years ago

35 Replies

Thick sticky phlegm

I am pregnant and have recently seen a respiratory consultant who has finally managed to stabilise my asthma so that I’m at least able to walk a little bit...

I am pregnant and have recently seen a respiratory consultant who has finally ma...

Bluebells17

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Hospital referral letter

Got my referral letter today. Had a choice from four local hospitals. I tried to book an appointment but there are no available appointments at any of the four...

Got my referral letter today. Had a choice from four local hospitals. I tried to...

MikeMaxi

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Suspected Covid-19

Hello, has anyone else on here been to hospital with suspected Covid in the last two weeks? I’m just recovering after been sent to an out of hours clinic,...

Hello, has anyone else on here been to hospital with suspected Covid in the last...

Some12U

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Started the steroids again after all

Spoke to my GP the other day and asked about starting the steroids & he said take them...lol, was probably because I could hardly talk 😂 I think I knew really...

Spoke to my GP the other day and asked about starting the steroids & he said tak...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Spirometry testing??

Hi there Bit of a rant coming up....sorry... So, some of you know I was very poorly after Christmas for months...various diagnosis, endless antibiotics,...

Hi there Bit of a rant coming up....sorry... So, some of you know I was very po...

Cakerunner

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Refused entry to shops despite exemption

I have severe refractory eosinophilic asthma and CPTSD. I've tried out some different types of masks, different layers, shapes, styles etc, but it is...

I have severe refractory eosinophilic asthma and CPTSD. I've tried out some dif...

Joan_Public

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Still struggling with unstable asthma

The fight with my unstable asthma continues. I finished another short course of prednisolone last Saturday and on Sunday evening I had a scary episode lasting...

The fight with my unstable asthma continues. I finished another short course of ...

bookdaft

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Clenil with dose indicator vs 'classic'

Does anyone else struggle with the new Clenil Modulite brown inhalers, which feature an indicator on the back showing the number of doses remaining? The...

Does anyone else struggle with the new Clenil Modulite brown inhalers, which fea...

eschewer

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Help on personal best!

Looking for a bit of advice on setting your personal best. I was only diagnosed last October and ever since my asthma has been uncontrolled. I've had 3 attacks...

Looking for a bit of advice on setting your personal best. I was only diagnosed ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Face Shields/Visors

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone else has problems wearing face shields/visors? I work in a nursery and we are now required to wear PPE when handing over...

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone else has problems wearing face shields/visors...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

How are your lungs after an asthma flare triggered by virus?

I'm just curious really, since this is not the first time I have experienced it and so it's not a shock to me (and I have an appointment with the asthma nurse...

I'm just curious really, since this is not the first time I have experienced it ...

Daisy_FC

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Could sugar in skin ointment affect my diabetic blood sugar tests?

I have really bad allergic eczema on hands and fingers and have been prescribed a topical steroid - Dermovate Ointment. As it contains sugary-type substances I...

I have really bad allergic eczema on hands and fingers and have been prescribed ...

Elspe

•4 years ago

4 Replies

I don't know what my real voice is.

Hi, I'm a 26 year old guy. I have mild asthma. I take a blue inhaler before exercise and a preventative inhaler daily. I do get wheezy and short of breath...

Hi, I'm a 26 year old guy. I have mild asthma. I take a blue inhaler before exe...

Mikey2829

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Flu jab side effects in asthmatics?

Have you had your flu jab yet? Did you have/have you had side effects from the flu vaccine? If you did, may I ask what they were?

Have you had your flu jab yet? Did you have/have you had side effects from the ...

AirIsUnderrated

•4 years ago

39 Replies

When do you start rescue steroids?

As above really, but I’ve never had rescue steroids before. I had my last course about 6 weeks ago ish and before that mid May. The last few days I am feeling...

As above really, but I’ve never had rescue steroids before. I had my last course...

madonbrew

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Side effects

I often have mucus in my throat that I find hard to cough up and it also affects me voice. Can this be a side effect of my asthma and inhaler

I often have mucus in my throat that I find hard to cough up and it also affects...

01865

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for September 2020

Why is 2 puffs of my Salbutamol inhaler not always working?

Pains

Halotherapy?

Masks, exemptions and the issues!

Return to teaching after shielding- update. Sorry in advance for the long post!

Any adults have experienced with subglottis/ trachea stenosis or tracheomalacia/laryngomalacia?

Brittle asthma

Montelukast Prescription

Cough variant asthma

Flu Vaccination 🤒💉

hi i am a very worried aunt my 6yrs old nephew is going in and out of the clinic because of asthma .please help me manage this disease

Inhaler change

hi i have a question my 6yrs old nephew had asthma attack ,i gave him his blue inhaler but it didnt get better so i took him to nebulise

Flu Jabs

Thick sticky phlegm

Hospital referral letter

Suspected Covid-19

Started the steroids again after all

Spirometry testing??

Refused entry to shops despite exemption

Still struggling with unstable asthma

Clenil with dose indicator vs 'classic'

Help on personal best!

Face Shields/Visors

How are your lungs after an asthma flare triggered by virus?

Could sugar in skin ointment affect my diabetic blood sugar tests?

I don't know what my real voice is.

Flu jab side effects in asthmatics?

When do you start rescue steroids?

Side effects

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