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Lft/pcr test kits

I was wondering if anyone has received a lft or a pcr test kit through the post from Gov/ Nhs I have received both but haven't had to use them yet. I was...

I was wondering if anyone has received a lft or a pcr test kit through the post ...

Pipswhips

•3 years ago

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Re: nucala biologic injection

Hi .not been on for awhile.i went to hosp for checkup after having covid a month ago in which I got infection in left lung .3weeks of steriods and 2weeks of...

Hi .not been on for awhile.i went to hosp for checkup after having covid a month...

coral12

•3 years ago

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Drs appointments

I saw my Gp over a month ago f2f and she wanted to see me again this month. Been fighting and getting stressed out with receptionists trying to get the...

I saw my Gp over a month ago f2f and she wanted to see me again this month. Be...

Pipswhips

•3 years ago

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Struggling with constant flares since xmas 🥴😔

Hey fellow unicorns and lung buddies. Hope your all keeping as well and positive as you can with demanding twitchy lungs? So not posted for an age, cant even...

Hey fellow unicorns and lung buddies. Hope your all keeping as well and positive...

mylungshateme

•3 years ago

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Change of inhaler for smart regime

Hi, wondering if anyone can help, my consultant is trying me on the symicort 200/6 smart regime, I have tried every other inhaler as my asthma is very complex...

Hi, wondering if anyone can help, my consultant is trying me on the symicort 200...

Kelshaw2011

•3 years ago

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Help with suggestions against fragranced products affecting air flow

Hi everyone, this is my first post here. Please can anyone help suggest things I could do to stop or create a barrier to my neighbours incessant chemically...

Hi everyone, this is my first post here. Please can anyone help suggest things I...

Tubie22

•3 years ago

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Excessive Yawning and Low Blood O2 using Forstair

I have been taking Forstair 200/6 for over 3 years and suffer from Low blood O2 at night. I also excessively yawn when my blood O2 goes low which appears to be...

I have been taking Forstair 200/6 for over 3 years and suffer from Low blood O2 ...

Maverick62

•3 years ago

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Mullein Leaf

I’m interested to know if anyone has or is using mullein tincture to help with mucus someone has told me it is used for respiratory health and is particularly...

I’m interested to know if anyone has or is using mullein tincture to help with m...

Tunbury41

•3 years ago

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Can Albuterol be used everyday ?

I take Qvar twice a day. I find that Albuterol makes my breathing easier but have read that you should not use it everyday.

I take Qvar twice a day. I find that Albuterol makes my breathing easier but hav...

Sal678

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Struggling to control my asthma

Hi, I have had asthma for the past 5 years, i was diagnosed with adult asthma. Always been controlled until last year when I had a hospital trip my meds were...

Hi, I have had asthma for the past 5 years, i was diagnosed with adult asthma. ...

Casey_87

•3 years ago

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Relvar step down

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has experience of stepping down from lower dose Relvar (92/22) and am interested in what they were prescribed as an...

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has experience of stepping down from lower dos...

Sjb10

•3 years ago

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Panoramic test for covid antivirals

Hi, 4jabs and shielded for 2 years but then my husband caught covid. I tested negative 1 day and positive the next. My GP said I probably wouldn’t be eligible...

Hi, 4jabs and shielded for 2 years but then my husband caught covid. I tested ne...

Catsncrochet

•3 years ago

8 Replies

just asking

what is the difference between Spiromax spray and powder, also are they the same dosage

what is the difference between Spiromax spray and powder, also are they the same...

tiljohn

•3 years ago

3 Replies

steroid inhaler and cataracts

Had an appointment with consultant who says I have cataracts. He reckons inhaled steroid use can cause this condition. Not heard of this side effect in all the...

Had an appointment with consultant who says I have cataracts. He reckons inhaled...

Boharford

•3 years ago

64 Replies

Fexofenadine Side Effects

Hi, after speaking with a pharmacist yesterday they suggested switching from Acrivastine antihistamines to Fexofenadine for my hay fever. I took one last night...

Hi, after speaking with a pharmacist yesterday they suggested switching from Acr...

Hidden

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Change of Inhaler

Hello, can anyone help please? My doctor has moved me from a symbicort 100/6, one puff twice a day to Clenil Modulite, one puff twice a day. Has anyone has...

Hello, can anyone help please? My doctor has moved me from a symbicort 100/6, o...

Geegee2

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Lung function tests: help interpreting what it means

I don't really know what my tests mean, apart from being pretty good overall. This was on Seretide (ICS + LABA) , at a dose that totally suppressed my ACTH...

I don't really know what my tests mean, apart from being pretty good overall. ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Aspergillus allergy Grade 3

Diagnosed via RAST test I’m really scared I have this because my Mum has Aspergillosis and her lungs are terrible, including unresponsive events of...

Diagnosed via RAST test I’m really scared I have this because my Mum has Asper...

Hidden

•3 years ago

2 Replies

IgE 265

Is this low, medium or high? How does this compare with people put on Xolair? Thanks!

Is this low, medium or high? How does this compare with people put on Xolair? Th...

Hidden

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Buteyko breathing method

Hi, I started doing the Buteyko breathing method a couple of weeks ago and wondered if anyone else had tried it. My control pause is stuck at 5/6. I've signed...

Hi, I started doing the Buteyko breathing method a couple of weeks ago and wonde...

CraftyLego

•3 years ago

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Can’t inhale fully tight neck muscles and been getting out of breath more easily when exercising?? My peak flow is 800 is this asthma?

Can’t inhale fully tight neck muscles and been getting out of breath more easily...

Lee_vee11

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Asthma and essential oils diffuser?

My sister bought me one of these diffusers (think that’s what it’s called) you put essential oil’s in. I wanted to check it was save to use with asthma but...

My sister bought me one of these diffusers (think that’s what it’s called) you p...

-cat-woman-

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Tooth loss and long term prednisolone

Hi, all Hope you are all well. I am wondering if anyone has experienced tooth loss after being on long term steroids of over 12 years ( prednisolone). My...

Hi, all Hope you are all well. I am wondering if anyone has experienced tooth l...

ozboz123

•3 years ago

4 Replies

What does an asthma attack feel like for you?

I’ve had asthma since late 20s, for about 15 years now, Was very mild for first few years and easily managed. Got much worse post pregnancy and particularly...

I’ve had asthma since late 20s, for about 15 years now, Was very mild for first...

kjs81

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Montelukast

My astma nurse has put me on montelukast to help to reduce with excessive phlegm am am producing. Any help please.?

My astma nurse has put me on montelukast to help to reduce with excessive phle...

12optima34

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Stopping inhalers prior investigation.

I've waited a year for a hospital appointment and received a letter yesterday for a FeNO and Full pulmonary function tests with reversibility test. I have to...

I've waited a year for a hospital appointment and received a letter yesterday fo...

Spikedog66

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Spiriva

Hi I have been using spiriva hard capsule for about a month. For several days now, my mouth has been dry, I have such a disgust and my tongue is burning. Is...

Hi I have been using spiriva hard capsule for about a month. For several days n...

ewusia28

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Easter break 🥚🐰

Will you be celebrating Easter this Sunday? With family get togethers, indulgent feasts and time spent with friends, Easter weekend is a celebration for many...

Will you be celebrating Easter this Sunday? With family get togethers, indulgen...

ALUK_Nurses

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Nasal steroid spray

Which is better avamys or dymista for allergic rhinitis and after awhile can these stop working for u if u use them regauorly or is there a better nasal...

Which is better avamys or dymista for allergic rhinitis and after awhile can the...

Jac902

•3 years ago

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Need advice on allergic rhinitis and asthma

Hi I have been having ongoing nasal congestion since last year and decided to go private to see an ent and that’s was fine as I was seen quick and after a few...

Hi I have been having ongoing nasal congestion since last year and decided to go...

Jac902

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for April 2022

Lft/pcr test kits

Re: nucala biologic injection

Drs appointments

Struggling with constant flares since xmas 🥴😔

Change of inhaler for smart regime

Help with suggestions against fragranced products affecting air flow

Excessive Yawning and Low Blood O2 using Forstair

Mullein Leaf

Can Albuterol be used everyday ?

Struggling to control my asthma

Relvar step down

Panoramic test for covid antivirals

just asking

steroid inhaler and cataracts

Fexofenadine Side Effects

Change of Inhaler

Lung function tests: help interpreting what it means

Aspergillus allergy Grade 3

IgE 265

Buteyko breathing method

Can’t inhale fully tight neck muscles and been getting out of breath more easily when exercising?? My peak flow is 800 is this asthma?

Asthma and essential oils diffuser?

Tooth loss and long term prednisolone

What does an asthma attack feel like for you?

Montelukast

Stopping inhalers prior investigation.

Spiriva

Easter break 🥚🐰

Nasal steroid spray

Need advice on allergic rhinitis and asthma

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