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How much does mucus affect peak flow?

I was getting 350, then a bit later I cleared some mucus, I then got 400. It seems like mucus is making my readings worse. Seems like it could mess with...

I was getting 350, then a bit later I cleared some mucus, I then got 400. It see...

BlueBlobs1

•3 years ago

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Lung Stiffness

My peak flow hasn't changed, and I dont have any chest tightness or any other asthma-y symptoms, but I've noticed over the last few days whenever I'm taking my...

My peak flow hasn't changed, and I dont have any chest tightness or any other as...

Carriejen

•3 years ago

19 Replies

COPD , Asthma ? what have i got ?

Hello , all you lovely fellow special people x ..... I had 2 big bouts of asthma in the last few months that required hospital treatment . The first...

Hello , all you lovely fellow special people x ..... I had 2 big bouts o...

cappy1966

•3 years ago

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Relvar Inhaler

Hi does Relvar inhaler work, just been given it to try as Fostair not been working using my ventolin alot, on 3rd lots of steroids, thanks

Hi does Relvar inhaler work, just been given it to try as Fostair not been worki...

Jolu29

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Problems with inhaler

I have just started the inhaler with tablet called Tiotropium In inhaler took pins and needles doctor gave me a lower dose still getting pins and needles all...

I have just started the inhaler with tablet called Tiotropium In inhaler took pi...

Whitechristmastime

•3 years ago

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Finishing pred

I’ve had my third dose of a 5 day course of pred this morning. Feeling a bit worried about finishing because while I’m a lot better than I was, I’m still...

I’ve had my third dose of a 5 day course of pred this morning. Feeling a bit wor...

alexanderosman

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Christmas Triggers 🎅🎄☃️

You might be surprised by just how many festive asthma triggers there are. From dusty decorations to some alcoholic drinks, strong emotions to food allergies,...

You might be surprised by just how many festive asthma triggers there are. From ...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•3 years ago

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🛎️Important: Forum Guidelines

Good Morning everyone!, I hope you are all well.... Just a gentle reminder: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes a good diet and regular exercise...

Good Morning everyone!, I hope you are all well.... Just a gentle reminder: Mai...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•3 years ago

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Coronavirus and ok

Has anyone here with asthma had coronavirus and been ok. someone came and picked up a parcel out of my porch on Saturday we had a brief distanced chat but she...

Has anyone here with asthma had coronavirus and been ok. someone came and picked...

Margerita

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Is it asthma?

Hi all! I was wondering if I might be able to pick your collective brains please? I was diagnosed with asthma in June this year with a PF difference of 42%....

Hi all! I was wondering if I might be able to pick your collective brains pleas...

Hidden

•3 years ago

20 Replies

New to asthma at 38... struggling

Just been diagnosed with asthma by the nurse after 3 months of issues.. Shortness of breath, wheezing and cough. New to this to be honest and I’m finding it...

Just been diagnosed with asthma by the nurse after 3 months of issues.. Shortnes...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Prednisolone

Hi everyone! Just wondering about my steroids....if I am required to take them due to a flare up, am I ok in doing so due to covid? Does it drastically lower...

Hi everyone! Just wondering about my steroids....if I am required to take them d...

Sunnydays1982

•3 years ago

3 Replies

When will atypical asthma patients start being treated properly? There must be some way of raising this - it's all here on this page!

I've posted about my own recent experience as someone who's main asthma symptom is coughing, although I do get short of breath and sometimes wheeze and get...

I've posted about my own recent experience as someone who's main asthma symptom ...

CindyID

•3 years ago

36 Replies

Bad exacerbation - when to return to work?

I know this is the million dollar question, but here we go. I'm one of those 'atypical' asthmatics in that I don't wheeze. My main symptoms are breathlessness...

I know this is the million dollar question, but here we go. I'm one of those 'at...

NorthernKitten

•3 years ago

17 Replies

SIDE EFFECTS

SIDE EFFECTS Hi, I have been on Symbicort turbo inhaler for 5 weeks, now, my breathing has been improved but I am feeling light headed & wobbly like jelly. I...

SIDE EFFECTS Hi, I have been on Symbicort turbo inhaler for 5 weeks, now, my bre...

Lhasa3

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Asthma slow onset and atypical - getting help

Hi, I have the sort of asthma that doesn't fit the norm in that I don't weeze. I get breathless from doing things like walking but when I sit down it tends to...

Hi, I have the sort of asthma that doesn't fit the norm in that I don't weeze. I...

BlueBlobs1

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Hello, I am looking for an online social group (Xbox etc) for my son when he is too unwell to go to school. Are there any good/safe ones pls

My son is nearly 12 and always has a lot of time off school over winter. It makes it hard with social groups at school as he can be excluded once he has been...

My son is nearly 12 and always has a lot of time off school over winter. It make...

AcesmumLinzi

•3 years ago

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A&E visit

Just got back from A&E, interested in people’s thoughts about what happened. Was triaged straightaway (checked bp & oxygen only, asked for brief details of the...

Just got back from A&E, interested in people’s thoughts about what happened. Was...

alexanderosman

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Kid has corona virus

Hello, Just feeling the need to write this stuff down... My 8 year old kid has been isolating from school for 14 days now as it closed due to a corona virus...

Hello, Just feeling the need to write this stuff down... My 8 year old kid has ...

Timeh

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Inhalers and GERD!

Do certain medications have a greater tendancy for gerd/ heart burn. I was previously on fostair but got sore tongue (fungal infection) I moved to relvar and...

Do certain medications have a greater tendancy for gerd/ heart burn. I was previ...

Toomuchinfo

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Montelukast reaction

Hi everyone Has anyone else suffered a reaction to montelukast? I’ve taken it for the first time for the past 3 nights. First night had tummy ache, second...

Hi everyone Has anyone else suffered a reaction to montelukast? I’ve taken it ...

Emzcat41

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Flutiform query as I am having problems

Hello I am new to the forum. I wondered if anyone has had a problem with Flutiform. I was diagnosed with Asthma 5 years ago at 65. At first I was given...

Hello I am new to the forum. I wondered if anyone has had a problem with Flutif...

Tibet88

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Primrose123

Can my friend take vitamin D3 & cod liver oil capsules whilst on strong medication for High Blood Pressure? Thanking you...

Can my friend take vitamin D3 & cod liver oil capsules whilst on strong medicati...

primrose123

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Upper back tightness plus ct scan tomorrow. Worried :(

Hi all Hope your keeping well, so I had my chest x ray result and saw a respiratory specialist last week, he didn’t seem to concerned with the light scarring...

Hi all Hope your keeping well, so I had my chest x ray result and saw a respira...

ash6

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Tremors query

Does anyone get tremors when they have an attack before using the blue inhaler?

Dearing

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Christmas Bubbles 🎅🎄☃️

Deciding what to do over Christmas may be something you’re thinking about now. All four nations of the UK have agreed to a change of social restrictions...

Deciding what to do over Christmas may be something you’re thinking about now. A...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

2 Replies

Vitamin D 💊

Did you know during the winter months that the NHS recommends adults take a vitamin D supplement? This is because it helps keeps your bones and muscles...

Did you know during the winter months that the NHS recommends adults take a vita...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

10 Replies

Random symptoms and new allergies??

I wondered if anyone has had anything similar to me as this year has been terrible and the doctors and nurses I have seen aren’t able to give much explanation....

I wondered if anyone has had anything similar to me as this year has been terrib...

Iszyeli10

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Continuing flare of cough predominant asthma - amytryptiline

Hi guys, thought I'd post a quick update as it might help someone else sometime. I have cough predominant asthma, which means coughing is my main symptom but...

Hi guys, thought I'd post a quick update as it might help someone else sometime...

CindyID

•3 years ago

9 Replies

CHRISTMAS

I would like your thoughts with regards CHRISTMAS REGULATIONS AND CORONA VIRUS SAFETY. For my own safety me and my wife will be staying at home in SAFETY....

I would like your thoughts with regards CHRISTMAS REGULATIONS AND CORONA VIRUS S...

Hidden

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for December 2020

How much does mucus affect peak flow?

Lung Stiffness

COPD , Asthma ? what have i got ?

Relvar Inhaler

Problems with inhaler

Finishing pred

Christmas Triggers 🎅🎄☃️

🛎️Important: Forum Guidelines

Coronavirus and ok

Is it asthma?

New to asthma at 38... struggling

Prednisolone

When will atypical asthma patients start being treated properly? There must be some way of raising this - it's all here on this page!

Bad exacerbation - when to return to work?

SIDE EFFECTS

Asthma slow onset and atypical - getting help

Hello, I am looking for an online social group (Xbox etc) for my son when he is too unwell to go to school. Are there any good/safe ones pls

A&E visit

Kid has corona virus

Inhalers and GERD!

Montelukast reaction

Flutiform query as I am having problems

Primrose123

Upper back tightness plus ct scan tomorrow. Worried :(

Tremors query

Christmas Bubbles 🎅🎄☃️

Vitamin D 💊

Random symptoms and new allergies??

Continuing flare of cough predominant asthma - amytryptiline

CHRISTMAS

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