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Tightening Chest

Hi, I have an ongoing cough/phlegm problem which I hope to have investigated in the New Year. I returned to the UK 3 days ago and as is the norm when here I...

Hi, I have an ongoing cough/phlegm problem which I hope to have investigated in ...

Maya_227

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Shielding

My consultant said I should be shielding. My gp said he would take advice from the ccg. I've not received a letter yet. I thought I read some guidance that...

My consultant said I should be shielding. My gp said he would take advice from t...

Cal_

•3 years ago

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A change to my normal Asthma pattern

Hi all Since October when i have been locked down reasonable constantly and living in a centrally heated house, my breathing is far worse - the Clenil is not...

Hi all Since October when i have been locked down reasonable constantly and livi...

Watforddogs

•3 years ago

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Pain in the neck

Hi, have had a really stiff neck for over a week now. I know there is not much asthmatics can use so called doctor, he advised cocodamol and said I could also...

Hi, have had a really stiff neck for over a week now. I know there is not much a...

Starstream20

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Question about vaccine eligibility

Apologies if it's been covered already but I couldn't find anything following a search of the forum. Since the beginning of the pandemic the nhs has been...

Apologies if it's been covered already but I couldn't find anything following a ...

Timbo101

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Do you ever go back to “normal”?

I am 49, work a physical job and single (widowed) mother to 2 teenagers. 🙄🙄 I was only diagnosed with asthma this year following 6 months of worsening SOB...

I am 49, work a physical job and single (widowed) mother to 2 teenagers. 🙄🙄 I ...

Mannyd25

•3 years ago

15 Replies

This is probably a stupid question but....

So I feel like this is a really daft question but I'm going to ask anyway. 😂 I was diagnosed this summer, so it's all new to me. I've been trying to...

So I feel like this is a really daft question but I'm going to ask anyway. 😂 ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

⬆️SOB slight uncomfortable chest pain, yawning more, started to notice stairs more of an effort again

So fellow 🦄 asthmatics need a little input/advice please. Last few days noticed things tiring me out more again 🙄 yesterday come downstairs and was really...

So fellow 🦄 asthmatics need a little input/advice please. Last few days noticed...

mylungshateme

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Wahoo positive post 😁😁😁💪😉 not got AI following the Synacthen test 😁😁😁

So respiratory nurse called last night with good news (actually think it's a first) 😂🤣. After being on 40mg pred for best part of a year then weaning down...

So respiratory nurse called last night with good news (actually think it's a fir...

mylungshateme

•3 years ago

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seretide inhaler

Anyone else on seretide inhaler? ive been on it quite a while and as im not was well controlled as i should be wonder if i need a change of inhaler.......

Anyone else on seretide inhaler? ive been on it quite a while and as im not was ...

Bullsfan52

•3 years ago

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Confessions of an asthmatic in 2020 (confessions 3.0)

It’s holiday season and Christmas is on Friday!Here is a time and place to admit our sins to make sure Santa does visit us these year, despite the COVID...

It’s holiday season and Christmas is on Friday!Here is a time and place to admit...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•3 years ago

48 Replies

Saniq app - set normal peak flow

Hello, I’ve just started using the Saniq app to record my peak flow, and my normal rate is set much too low, I think it’s based on my first entry. I’ve tried...

Hello, I’ve just started using the Saniq app to record my peak flow, and my nor...

Emerion

•3 years ago

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Is it just me.....

Prednisolone Is it just me or do others have difficulty sleeping whilst taking prednisolone.

Prednisolone Is it just me or do others have difficulty sleeping whilst taking ...

Oldandgray

•3 years ago

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Improved Air Quality

I am wondering if anyone else has found that during the corona virus an improvement in the quality of the air. I Live in Doncaster close to the A1 and M18...

I am wondering if anyone else has found that during the corona virus an improvem...

Wheesy

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Hi, Can anyone advise me on using a spacer with Fostair please

I’ve used a spacer with salbutamol and given it a shake before use, but I’m not sure if I need to shake Fostair before using it with a spacer. Is it a powder...

I’ve used a spacer with salbutamol and given it a shake before use, but I’m not ...

Celie1

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Cyclosporine

Hi everyone! Has anyone ever been on cyclosporine?! It’s not for my asthma but is for cholinergic urticaria (hives/angioedema). If so I would like to know of...

Hi everyone! Has anyone ever been on cyclosporine?! It’s not for my asthma but i...

Sunnydays1982

•3 years ago

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Wood burners

As I am one of those whose chest dislikes wood burners etc, I was delighted to see this front page article in the Guardian today:...

As I am one of those whose chest dislikes wood burners etc, I was delighted to s...

Wheezycat

•3 years ago

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4 different diagnosis with chest pain

Sorry For The Long Question I am in a bit of a quandary as to the diagnosis given by 4 Respiratory Specialists. During a stay in hospital after being...

Sorry For The Long Question I am in a bit of a quandary as to the diagnosis giv...

Wheesy

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Cough. Ongoing.

My “asthma cough” has been present for about 4 months now. Often during the day it’s hardly there, but at night/early morning i have a coughing fit, which...

My “asthma cough” has been present for about 4 months now. Often during the day ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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advice on carbocisteine capsules

Hi I have prescribed carbocisteine capsule 375ml 1 capsule, 4 times a day. The chemist said to take them every 6 hours, but i would rather not wake up in...

Hi I have prescribed carbocisteine capsule 375ml 1 capsule, 4 times a day. T...

Polly44

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Asthma and covid

So my sister (who I live with) has tested positive for Covid. I’m guessing it’s quite likely that I have it or am going to get it, but should I start...

So my sister (who I live with) has tested positive for Covid. I’m guessing it’s ...

Misha789

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Changing to Fostair

Not a question, but I’m so happy to be just listened to, I just had to share it! I had an asthma review with a nurse in a surgery I’m using as a visiting...

Not a question, but I’m so happy to be just listened to, I just had to share it!...

Celie1

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Vaccine

Hi all, I have been offered the Covid vaccine, I work for the NHS and was previously shielding. I am working but currently in a non patient facing role due to...

Hi all, I have been offered the Covid vaccine, I work for the NHS and was previo...

EvieJo

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Unusual allergy-induced asthma symptom or unrelated (mild shakiness)?

Hi there, I had a recent flare up of my allergy-induced asthma, which cleared up after 8 weeks (and after speaking to the asthma nurse, we came to the...

Hi there, I had a recent flare up of my allergy-induced asthma, which cleared up...

NeelaB

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Pre appointment anxiety because of previous bad experience with consultant 🙄

Hey guys hope you're all well and staying safe the best you can in these challenging times?! So appointments have never bothered me in fact almost looked...

Hey guys hope you're all well and staying safe the best you can in these challen...

mylungshateme

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Weird Breathlessness

I'm not sure if its normal or not, I assume not, but recently I've become more aware that after I take my meds morning and evening I'm a little bit breathless....

I'm not sure if its normal or not, I assume not, but recently I've become more a...

Carriejen

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Big thanks to the asthma nurse i spoke to

After struggling along for some weeks i was advised to ring the asthma nurses on here. I have to say, what a brilliant help this particular nurse was, so many...

After struggling along for some weeks i was advised to ring the asthma nurses on...

Bullsfan52

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Inhalers

Hi all hope you are ok. Apologies if this has been asked before. I have had an appointment with my asthma nurse yesterday and she has prescribed Fostair 100/6...

Hi all hope you are ok. Apologies if this has been asked before. I have had an a...

LeiLey

•3 years ago

14 Replies

***This all totally resolved now*** 😃 Unfortunately we are experiencing technical difficulties with our WhatsApp service, but are working hard to fix the...

***This all totally resolved now*** 😃 Unfortunately we are experiencing technic...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

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How long for seretide 250 to take full effect?

Hi I've recently been diagnosed with Gerd and ashtma after a viral. I've been on the seretide 250 for two weeks using it with an aero chamber. I was previously...

Hi I've recently been diagnosed with Gerd and ashtma after a viral. I've been on...

reidie01

•3 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for December 2020

Tightening Chest

Shielding

A change to my normal Asthma pattern

Pain in the neck

Question about vaccine eligibility

Do you ever go back to “normal”?

This is probably a stupid question but....

⬆️SOB slight uncomfortable chest pain, yawning more, started to notice stairs more of an effort again

Wahoo positive post 😁😁😁💪😉 not got AI following the Synacthen test 😁😁😁

seretide inhaler

Confessions of an asthmatic in 2020 (confessions 3.0)

Saniq app - set normal peak flow

Is it just me.....

Improved Air Quality

Hi, Can anyone advise me on using a spacer with Fostair please

Cyclosporine

Wood burners

4 different diagnosis with chest pain

Cough. Ongoing.

advice on carbocisteine capsules

Asthma and covid

Changing to Fostair

Vaccine

Unusual allergy-induced asthma symptom or unrelated (mild shakiness)?

Pre appointment anxiety because of previous bad experience with consultant 🙄

Weird Breathlessness

Big thanks to the asthma nurse i spoke to

Inhalers

WhatsApp

How long for seretide 250 to take full effect?

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