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Lung function test and FeNo

Hi everyone, Had my first ever lunch function test done this evening. FeNo was fine at 13. Kind of frustrating as I was told to continue using my inhalers...

Hi everyone, Had my first ever lunch function test done this evening. FeNo was...

Nifflerluck

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Is this a cause for concern.... side effects to fostair 200/6

I’m currently on a trail of fostair 200/6 I started taking it Friday for last 2 days Iv had aching muscles and cramping in my legs and back, tingling in my...

I’m currently on a trail of fostair 200/6 I started taking it Friday for last 2 ...

Casey_87

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Really useful

Thanks for taking the time to do a really comprehensive account. We only ever have such a short time with our consultant that you can’t always ask too many...

Thanks for taking the time to do a really comprehensive account. We only ever ha...

dawnhaycock

•3 years ago

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Add on drugs that are usually prescribed by GP; montelukast, LABAs, combination inhalers and steroids!

Hi everyone As I think I’ve mentioned before this post is going to go into some of the add ons medications for asthma. As there are so many, I’ve decided to...

Hi everyone As I think I’ve mentioned before this post is going to go into some ...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•3 years ago

8 Replies

Confused 🤷‍♀️

So as I’m sure many of you like myself received the email/letter with strong advice to shield for the second time. Next step is a tiered system as rates are...

So as I’m sure many of you like myself received the email/letter with strong adv...

Lyngal

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Fostair 200/6

Hi So Iv been quite unwell with my asthma and ended up in hospital, my go has since moved me from fostair 100/6 to 200/6 is this a high dose? I take 2 puffs...

Hi So Iv been quite unwell with my asthma and ended up in hospital, my go has ...

Casey_87

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Steroids - Everything you need to know!

Hi guys A follow on from my ‘inhalers -what to take and when’ post ( https://healthunlocked.com/asthmauk/posts/144713745 ) I thought I’d do a post about...

Hi guys A follow on from my ‘inhalers -what to take and when’ post ( https://hea...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•3 years ago

6 Replies

Running in the cold

Hi all! I hope someone will be able to help me. I've been running for about 3-4 months now with only a bit of difficulty from my asthma but obviously as it's...

Hi all! I hope someone will be able to help me. I've been running for about 3-4 ...

itselenax

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Am i worrying unnecessary?

hi , I had a massive flare up a few weeks ago and was unable to breath in any proper sense of the word , my wife got a ambulance to me and was rushed to A&E...

hi , I had a massive flare up a few weeks ago and was unable to breath in any p...

cappy1966

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Ocular migraines

Anybody else get ocular migraines with either Relvar or Incruse? I have been put on both since 29th October and had three of these visual experiences since. My...

Anybody else get ocular migraines with either Relvar or Incruse? I have been put...

Hidden

•3 years ago

9 Replies

High PEF even though close to seeking emergency help.

Hiya, I have a high PEF, normally around 620. This week, I had a bad flare up and almost got to the point of calling an ambulance. . Even during the attack, my...

Hiya, I have a high PEF, normally around 620. This week, I had a bad flare up an...

CotswoldSquirrel

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Shielding

Hey, I’ve recently had a massive flare up of my asthma and have struggled, I’ve been given steroids (preds) and have been on them for almost 14days now today...

Hey, I’ve recently had a massive flare up of my asthma and have struggled, I’ve ...

Loz873

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Lockdown asthma deteriation

Hi have had standard brown prevention & blue reliever for years with limited real support from GP, just inhaler prescribed etc. However in last 18 months...

Hi have had standard brown prevention & blue reliever for years with limited re...

SteveLondon

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Shielding - should I really be?

Hi This might be a slightly backwards question to what many may feel! Firstly to explain, I am a teacher and deputy head at a secondary school. I was shielding...

Hi This might be a slightly backwards question to what many may feel! Firstly to...

KJ48

•3 years ago

41 Replies

Dupilumap bio injection

My daughter has just been approved for dupilumap injections. These need to be hospital administered every two weeks. Does anyone have any experience of this...

My daughter has just been approved for dupilumap injections. These need to be ho...

dawnhaycock

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma and cold weather

Hi does anyone else suffer with the cold weather I have been feeling really short of breath atm especially when I’m outside and my nose has been blocked up a...

Hi does anyone else suffer with the cold weather I have been feeling really shor...

Sarahedd

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Advice please

Hi all hope everyone is well I’ve had a allergic reaction to a spray tan I’ve had them done many times before but this one was a different brand as i have...

Hi all hope everyone is well I’ve had a allergic reaction to a spray tan I’ve ha...

sarahjane12

•3 years ago

2 Replies

How can you tell the difference between asthma and a chest infection?

Following on from the posts about antibiotics. I have looked at the useful information re: asthma and chest infections on the site and am still not sure where...

Following on from the posts about antibiotics. I have looked at the useful infor...

Bu997

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Morning symptoms

Does anyone else really struggle in the mornings? My chest feels really tight, congested and coughing. There’s has been a few mornings for the past few weeks...

Does anyone else really struggle in the mornings? My chest feels really tight, c...

Lotti_321-

•3 years ago

18 Replies

😳😬😅🤣

Hi guys Something to hopefully make you laugh 😉 So I am under both secondary and tertiary care but usually I stick to secondary as they see me more. Because...

Hi guys Something to hopefully make you laugh 😉 So I am under both secondary an...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•3 years ago

3 Replies

Cold Weather ❄️

Sudden drops in temperature will be the norm over the next few weeks as cold weather starts to set in. Cold weather is a trigger for about 3.2 million people...

Sudden drops in temperature will be the norm over the next few weeks as cold wea...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

2 Replies

World Antibiotic awareness week 💊

Got questions on whether it’s safe to take antibiotics when you have asthma? Or whether you need antibiotics for a chest infection? Visit our website for...

Got questions on whether it’s safe to take antibiotics when you have asthma? Or ...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

11 Replies

News from Health Unlocked

In case you haven't seen just sharing this link with you all: https://healthunlocked.com/latest/posts/144758004/building-on-the-healthunlocked-mission

In case you haven't seen just sharing this link with you all: https://healthunlo...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

3 Replies

Knit crochet

I have been given some pure wool yarn as a present but because of asthma finding it difficult to work, any ideas or help please

I have been given some pure wool yarn as a present but because of asthma finding...

starveycat

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thank goodness for the union!

At last - a good result from my struggles with my school (refusing to implement occupational health adjustments to keep me safe with severe asthma as a primary...

At last - a good result from my struggles with my school (refusing to implement ...

TeachKat

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Anxiety

Does anyone hear their pulse in their head and throat from anxiety?

Oror

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Hello

I’ve always had asthma due to having pneumonia when I was a baby in and out off hospital when I was a kid can remember having serious attacks which prevented...

I’ve always had asthma due to having pneumonia when I was a baby in and out off ...

Wanttobehapppy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma nurse, long term medication

Hi all hope you’re doing well. Been for my first appointment with the asthma nurse to check inhaler technique etc, she was very nice. The way she way talking...

Hi all hope you’re doing well. Been for my first appointment with the asthma nur...

LeiLey

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Can certain food effect breathing?? Weird flutter feeling

Since Monday afternoon I have been getting palpitations/flutters in my chest and throat. More so when I lay down, peak flow and oxygen was ok. Some people say...

Since Monday afternoon I have been getting palpitations/flutters in my chest and...

ash6

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling low after time in hospital

Evening all, I came out of hospital a week ago after 5 days in with asthma exacerbation and unidentified infection. I've got a nebuliser on loan for a few...

Evening all, I came out of hospital a week ago after 5 days in with asthma exac...

CindyID

•3 years ago

47 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for November 2020

Lung function test and FeNo

Is this a cause for concern.... side effects to fostair 200/6

Really useful

Add on drugs that are usually prescribed by GP; montelukast, LABAs, combination inhalers and steroids!

Confused 🤷‍♀️

Fostair 200/6

Steroids - Everything you need to know!

Running in the cold

Am i worrying unnecessary?

Ocular migraines

High PEF even though close to seeking emergency help.

Shielding

Lockdown asthma deteriation

Shielding - should I really be?

Dupilumap bio injection

Asthma and cold weather

Advice please

How can you tell the difference between asthma and a chest infection?

Morning symptoms

😳😬😅🤣

Cold Weather ❄️

World Antibiotic awareness week 💊

News from Health Unlocked

Knit crochet

Thank goodness for the union!

Anxiety

Hello

Asthma nurse, long term medication

Can certain food effect breathing?? Weird flutter feeling

Feeling low after time in hospital

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