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Clenil quantities

Hi, I've had asthma for a little under 40 years. In the last year or so I've noticed that my Clenil inhaler (the brown one) last only 2-3 months whereas...

Hi, I've had asthma for a little under 40 years. In the last year or so I've not...

LondonO

•2 years ago

2 Replies

tezepelumab approved

Hi just to let everyone know. A new biologic has been approved by NICE today. And the qualification is severe asthma with more than 3 exacerbations needing...

Hi just to let everyone know. A new biologic has been approved by NICE today. A...

risabel59

•2 years ago

13 Replies

atrial fibrillation caused by fostair?

hi My I watch has started picking up AF at night. I’m wondering if this is triggered by my fostair. Does anyone have any experience of this?

hi My I watch has started picking up AF at night. I’m wondering if this is trig...

Molmo

•2 years ago

8 Replies

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Update on respiratory appointment

First and foremost can i thank everyone who replied and gave me fantastic advice and thanks to that advice i have finally got an appointment with my...

First and foremost can i thank everyone who replied and gave me fantastic advice...

Wheezeydarth

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Unable to make an appointment in July, tried to rearrange but told I’d be put back on the waiting list! Anyone else experienced this?

After having to recently chase up an appointment I should have received in January, I was told a letter should have come out to me for the new year but somehow...

After having to recently chase up an appointment I should have received in Janua...

Doodlebug63

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Brittle Asthma

My gp asthma nurse today said that I had brittle asthma. I did not think much of it, until I went away to look it up. It did not make nice reading. Has...

My gp asthma nurse today said that I had brittle asthma. I did not think much of...

Homely2

Administrator•2 years ago

13 Replies

Air Purifier.

Hello Everyone, A few weeks ago I asked a question regarding air purifiers, and whether people found them helpful or not. I've now had one for a week, and...

Hello Everyone, A few weeks ago I asked a question regarding air purifiers, and...

CallysMum

•2 years ago

10 Replies

I’m having a moan

I had pneumonia and pleurisy over Christmas and well into January, I can get right I’m so exhausted and lots of people answered my previous moan for which I’m...

I had pneumonia and pleurisy over Christmas and well into January, I can get rig...

Hazel1010

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Fostair MDI v DPI

Hi. I was recently switched from Clenil to Fostair and it's already made an improvement. I was prescribed the Fostair MDI. I was expecting to be given the...

Hi. I was recently switched from Clenil to Fostair and it's already made an impr...

rmros

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Help/advice for my 4yo please!!

(I’m not an asthmatic myself so I’m kind of learning everything still at the moment so please bear with me, any advice is greatly appreciated and...

(I’m not an asthmatic myself so I’m kind of learning everything still at the mom...

MrsC1997

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Advice please, headaches with Duoresp Spiromax but otherwise working well???

Been on Duoresp Spiromax for couple of weeks. Seems to be working well for breathlessness but I get headaches with it. Has anyone had this and - if so - how...

Been on Duoresp Spiromax for couple of weeks. Seems to be working well for brea...

Mons

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Singulair - Flu Like Symptoms Side Effect

Hey All! A little bit of background on me. Early October I was infected with COVID-19, I’m 4 times vaxxed, and while it was only two days of symptoms, I ended...

Hey All! A little bit of background on me. Early October I was infected with CO...

SandanChitoRyu

•2 years ago

2 Replies

seretide

I have been on seretide 250 for over 10 years I went for an eye test and optician found I had high pressure behind the eye referred to hospital as it was very...

I have been on seretide 250 for over 10 years I went for an eye test and opticia...

Tunbury41

•2 years ago

10 Replies

any tips please

hello all, over Christmas I was in hospital with pleurisy and pneumonia. Long story short it was not a great time . I’m experiencing extreme breathlessness on...

hello all, over Christmas I was in hospital with pleurisy and pneumonia. Long st...

Hazel1010

•2 years ago

21 Replies

If my peak flow has always been low what will spirometry reveal?

I have been referred for spirometry testing due to some symptoms which the cause is unclear (sinus polyp issues/acid reflux/chest tightening) However my peak...

I have been referred for spirometry testing due to some symptoms which the caus...

Blueforest23

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Sudden onset poorly controlled asthma

Hi, Sorry it’s a bit of a long story but I am feeling rather lost with what has happened. I was absolutely fine until November maybe odd tight chest and...

Hi, Sorry it’s a bit of a long story but I am feeling rather lost with what ha...

Lilly_the_unicorn

•2 years ago

24 Replies

new asthmatic needs help please

Advice please. Late onset asthma diagnosed 9 months ago.( age 71) Managed fine on clenil modulate x 2 daily and ventolin when needed. ( rarely) OK until a...

Advice please. Late onset asthma diagnosed 9 months ago.( age 71) Managed fin...

Charente

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Horrible taste in my mouth! 🤢

I have recently been ticked off by my asthma nurse as I wasn't using my brown inhaler and relying on using my blue reliver one. I'm now using my brown one...

I have recently been ticked off by my asthma nurse as I wasn't using my brown in...

Kjajfj

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Chest Infection and new Biologic

Hi, Ive had asthma issues and constant chest infections for 3 / 4 years now. This latest bug or infection has really kicked my butt. Ive been ill since...

Hi, Ive had asthma issues and constant chest infections for 3 / 4 years now. Thi...

MissNyxiie

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Oximeter

I have been a bit hors de combat recently, so bought myself a little oximeter, 16 pounds from amazon. I have always found the variation in my peak flows...

I have been a bit hors de combat recently, so bought myself a little oximeter, 1...

Homely2

Administrator•2 years ago

30 Replies

Silent Chest question

Hi all, could somebody, anybody please tell me what are the treatment options for 'silent chest'

Hi all, could somebody, anybody please tell me what are the treatment options f...

tryingtonurse

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Prednisolone questions

I have severe asthma although thankfully in the past year my symptoms have been pretty much in control i have been on daily 15mg of prednisolone now for 7...

I have severe asthma although thankfully in the past year my symptoms have been ...

Wheezeydarth

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Remission

Hi all can you get remission from asthma or COPD with good treatment management on the NHS site it says there is no cure also I thought it was for life if you...

Hi all can you get remission from asthma or COPD with good treatment management ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Loaded with a heavy COLD

Hi there guys. Can anyone help with this one. For the last two weeks I have had a heavy cold. Coughing, and bringing up heaps of mucus. I feel actually...

Hi there guys. Can anyone help with this one. For the last two weeks I have ...

Lizzy54

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Raised rash

I’m sorry that I come and go on this site. A lot has been going on. Family health stuff. I was previously on Trelegy and I thought it was wonderful but I did...

I’m sorry that I come and go on this site. A lot has been going on. Family heal...

Norsca

•2 years ago

1 Reply

coughing post trelogy inhaler?

hey all! I’ve been in trelogy for about 8 months now. I consistently have trouble holding my breathe after I take it, because it gives me a really strong...

hey all! I’ve been in trelogy for about 8 months now. I consistently have tro...

SmilesForMiles

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Benralizumab

Anyone have any experience with these injections? I'm currently on xolair but my consultant has suggested changing to these to try and wean steroids.

Anyone have any experience with these injections? I'm currently on xolair but my...

Titch1908

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma and chest pain.

Hi just wondering if anyone else with asthma gets a heavy aching on their left chest and left shoulder blade which hurts when you breathe in deep?

Hi just wondering if anyone else with asthma gets a heavy aching on their left c...

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

DUORESP SPIROMAX

Changed over to DUORESP Spiromax last Friday. It helps slightly but how long do I need to use this for the benefits to get into my system 100%? I have...

Changed over to DUORESP Spiromax last Friday. It helps slightly but how long do ...

Mons

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Salamol doesn’t work for me! Is anyone else finding it less effective than Ventolin?

Hello asthma buddies, Ok.. so while I’m all for saving the planet, I’ve been told my new blue inhaler, Salamol, is a CFC free equivalent to Ventolin. If I...

Hello asthma buddies, Ok.. so while I’m all for saving the planet, I’ve been ...

Helga12

•2 years ago

38 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2023

Clenil quantities

tezepelumab approved

atrial fibrillation caused by fostair?

Update on respiratory appointment

Unable to make an appointment in July, tried to rearrange but told I’d be put back on the waiting list! Anyone else experienced this?

Brittle Asthma

Air Purifier.

I’m having a moan

Fostair MDI v DPI

Help/advice for my 4yo please!!

Advice please, headaches with Duoresp Spiromax but otherwise working well???

Singulair - Flu Like Symptoms Side Effect

seretide

any tips please

If my peak flow has always been low what will spirometry reveal?

Sudden onset poorly controlled asthma

new asthmatic needs help please

Horrible taste in my mouth! 🤢

Chest Infection and new Biologic

Oximeter

Silent Chest question

Prednisolone questions

Remission

Loaded with a heavy COLD

Raised rash

coughing post trelogy inhaler?

Benralizumab

Asthma and chest pain.

DUORESP SPIROMAX

Salamol doesn’t work for me! Is anyone else finding it less effective than Ventolin?

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