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Is this asthma or something else? I'm new here

Hi everyone. I've had hayfever all my life but this year it's been completely out of control. I am getting asthma symptoms, feeling short of breath 24/7. I've...

Hi everyone. I've had hayfever all my life but this year it's been completely ou...

Tim5

•3 years ago

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Asthma question

I have had duo resp, seretide and now fostair preventer inhalers.. none seem to be helping I still have a tight chest and breathing difficulties. I also take...

I have had duo resp, seretide and now fostair preventer inhalers.. none seem to ...

Lee_vee11

•3 years ago

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Montelukast

Hello everybody, I cannot take steroids as according to my gp I might have allergy on them.(told last week) So she gave me montelukast 10mg to try and I had a...

Hello everybody, I cannot take steroids as according to my gp I might have alle...

Beruska3

•3 years ago

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Bone Density scan

My daughter has just had a bone density scan arranged by her asthma consultant as she has been on high dose steriods for about 2 years. The results say she has...

My daughter has just had a bone density scan arranged by her asthma consultant a...

dawnhaycock

•3 years ago

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Hoarse voice

Hello, I hope that this finds you all safe and as well as you can be. I have been on inhalers for a good good few years, but I have recently started noticing...

Hello, I hope that this finds you all safe and as well as you can be. I have bee...

Jinnty89

•3 years ago

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Short Synacthen Test for AI

Hi folks. So, having been weaned off prednisolone and put onto 20mg hydrocortisone, I have a short synacthen blood test scheduled for 20th July to check...

Hi folks. So, having been weaned off prednisolone and put onto 20mg hydrocortiso...

Ghoulette

•3 years ago

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I’ve just received an nhs emergency identity card through the mail that states that I’m steroid dependent

This has not been discussed with me and I’m quite shocked to realise this (perhaps I’m being naive and it should have been obvious with the amount of inhalers...

This has not been discussed with me and I’m quite shocked to realise this (perha...

DarcyMay

•3 years ago

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Symbicort and heartburn

I was diagnosed with asthma in March 2021 and prescribed Symbicort. Lately I have had such horrible debilitating heartburn. Anyone had such experience? Please...

I was diagnosed with asthma in March 2021 and prescribed Symbicort. Lately I hav...

Greydane

•3 years ago

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Prednisone

So I'm on pred at the moment for a different disorder flare (MCAS specifically). I've never been on it for my asthma, but whilst I've only been on it a couple...

So I'm on pred at the moment for a different disorder flare (MCAS specifically)....

floating_

•3 years ago

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I just want to be able to sleep

I can only breathe when I'm sitting bolt upright. More than about 45 degrees from vertical and I can't breathe and start to cough and choke uncontrollably. I...

I can only breathe when I'm sitting bolt upright. More than about 45 degrees fr...

Norbreck

•3 years ago

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Docs Surgery No Complaint

I have returned after 8 day stay in my local hospital after a severe asthma attack, Pneumonia Costochondritis Pleurisy and a few other minor issues {I think I...

I have returned after 8 day stay in my local hospital after a severe asthma atta...

Wheesy

•3 years ago

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Asthma and GERD

my asthma was awful for no reason for about 2 years, I couldn’t hold a conversation, I was coughing so much my head would feel like it was going to crack open...

my asthma was awful for no reason for about 2 years, I couldn’t hold a conversat...

StephenB1982

•3 years ago

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Asthma ruining my life

I am afraid to play sports due to worrying about dying of asthma attack. I take regular meds fostair, montelukast… peak flow is 800 but when I play sports...

I am afraid to play sports due to worrying about dying of asthma attack. I take ...

Lee_vee11

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Xolair/Omiluzimab

Hi, so just seen my Allergist and they've suggested this medication for my MCAS etc. But on the leaflet it speaks about Asthma and I know it's used in...

Hi, so just seen my Allergist and they've suggested this medication for my MCAS ...

floating_

•3 years ago

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Chest pain*, spasm & tightness

*the pain is ongoing & is on breathing; so not a heart/emergency problem, just after advice! Hey- hope everyone is ok and hay fever ain’t causing too many...

*the pain is ongoing & is on breathing; so not a heart/emergency problem, just a...

Lotti_321-

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Interesting times!

Well things just get more ‘interesting’! We were invited to an unexpected Zoom yesterday evening at 8:15 to be told that there is a positive covid case in the...

Well things just get more ‘interesting’! We were invited to an unexpected Zoom y...

TeachKat

•3 years ago

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So frustrated

I have just spoken to asthma nurse uk as I am quite new to asthma and needed advice on experiencing difficulty breathing, yawning sighing and burping after...

I have just spoken to asthma nurse uk as I am quite new to asthma and needed adv...

Beruska3

•3 years ago

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I'm trying to get vaccinated against COVID

In my area the NHS has only got the Astro-Zeneca variant. I would rather have a different one - Moderna maybe? But it is not available at my GP practice or...

In my area the NHS has only got the Astro-Zeneca variant. I would rather have a ...

Elspe

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Have I got to keep my fostair inhaler in the fridge. Or keep it at room temp?

Lee_vee11

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Newby

Hi, I'm new to this. I've joined because I am currently experiencing my first serious Asthma attack, which has really scared me (brought back memories of my...

Hi, I'm new to this. I've joined because I am currently experiencing my first se...

cleebag

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Advice please

I have been taking seretide inhaler for sometime now and the hospital nurse changed it to Symbicort 2 puffs twice daily with the option to take extra doses . I...

I have been taking seretide inhaler for sometime now and the hospital nurse chan...

Tesco123

•3 years ago

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Symbicort problems ?

I’ve had a horrible cough for over 3 years now. It’s weird because I cough constantly for 3or 4 weeks and then it calms down and I have 2, 3 or 4 weeks when...

I’ve had a horrible cough for over 3 years now. It’s weird because I cough cons...

Pippit1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Occupational health

Hi, my lovelies! Does anyone know if I can contact OH myself or do I have to go through my employers? I have already had a report. My OH report from April...

Hi, my lovelies! Does anyone know if I can contact OH myself or do I have to go ...

TeachKat

•3 years ago

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Nasacort

I've just been changed from Flixonase nasal spray to Nasacort. I just wondered if any body has tried it and what it's like. Thanks in advance.

I've just been changed from Flixonase nasal spray to Nasacort. I just wondered ...

andy121

•3 years ago

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Newly diagnosed Hiatal Hernia..impact on asthma!

Hi, following on from my post a couple of months ago when my GERD was really flaring up I’ve had an endoscopy and been diagnosed with a 2cm sliding hiatal...

Hi, following on from my post a couple of months ago when my GERD was really fla...

JustR

•3 years ago

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Inhalers changed again!

So had my inhalers changed to fostair 200/6 and salamol. Also been put on montelekust! Should i be concerned that my treatment is getting stronger and the side...

So had my inhalers changed to fostair 200/6 and salamol. Also been put on montel...

Flamingo17

•3 years ago

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Itchy Lungs Solutions?

Whenever I react to an allergic trigger I find that the insides of my lungs get really itchy. Even after I've taken inhalers/pred etc, which helps with the...

Whenever I react to an allergic trigger I find that the insides of my lungs get ...

Xiave

•3 years ago

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Asthma not controlled

Hi all I’m on fluticasone inhaler, can anyone tell me if Fostair is better than this My severe asthma not very controlled atm, steroids up and down like a yo...

Hi all I’m on fluticasone inhaler, can anyone tell me if Fostair is better than ...

Mickeyboy2020

•3 years ago

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Xolair side effects

I’ve been on xolair for three months but am finding the side effects quite nasty for a few days, really bad fatigue that totally wipes me out and stomach...

I’ve been on xolair for three months but am finding the side effects quite nasty...

Bwv945

•3 years ago

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Fostair 200/6 Is it normal to develop headaches and it trigger migraines? Any advice on alternatives?

Hi. I started fostair 200/6 about 6 weeks ago after becoming unsettled on fostair 100/6. I had no problems with 100/6-no side effects and found it settled my...

Hi. I started fostair 200/6 about 6 weeks ago after becoming unsettled on fostai...

LRLR

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2021

Is this asthma or something else? I'm new here

Asthma question

Montelukast

Bone Density scan

Hoarse voice

Short Synacthen Test for AI

I’ve just received an nhs emergency identity card through the mail that states that I’m steroid dependent

Symbicort and heartburn

Prednisone

I just want to be able to sleep

Docs Surgery No Complaint

Asthma and GERD

Asthma ruining my life

Xolair/Omiluzimab

Chest pain*, spasm & tightness

Interesting times!

So frustrated

I'm trying to get vaccinated against COVID

Have I got to keep my fostair inhaler in the fridge. Or keep it at room temp?

Newby

Advice please

Symbicort problems ?

Occupational health

Nasacort

Newly diagnosed Hiatal Hernia..impact on asthma!

Inhalers changed again!

Itchy Lungs Solutions?

Asthma not controlled

Xolair side effects

Fostair 200/6 Is it normal to develop headaches and it trigger migraines? Any advice on alternatives?

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