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Neb Machine in Greece

We live in the USA, and my son is traveling to Greece. He has a Phillips Respironics InnoSpire Elegance plug in nebulizer machine (120 V). I was told by the...

We live in the USA, and my son is traveling to Greece. He has a Phillips Respir...

pskp00

•10 months ago

12 Replies

Thanks

Hi all just want to say thank you all for the responses to my 23percent lung function you all helped me with your answers im not feeling as down or tearfully...

Hi all just want to say thank you all for the responses to my 23percent lung fun...

Danielmystar

•10 months ago

1 Reply

What would be the best for itchy skin?

There is method to my madness posting here. For the last few weeks I've been suffering from itchy skin on my arms (think it's prickly heat). I was just...

There is method to my madness posting here. For the last few weeks I've been suf...

Mayneffy

•10 months ago

7 Replies

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Fostair and sweating

I've recently been changed to Fostair from Clenil. I've also started sweating more especially when I wake up in the mornings. Has anyone else experienced this...

I've recently been changed to Fostair from Clenil. I've also started sweating mo...

Koala365

•10 months ago

10 Replies

How long did you wait for biologics?

Hi, I've now received a letter saying the severe asthma clinic have referred me for a trial of biologic treatment. My question is how long did it take for you...

Hi, I've now received a letter saying the severe asthma clinic have referred me ...

Blueberry37

•10 months ago

20 Replies

Is there a firm way to distinguish sinus issues from asthma symptoms

This might sound like a stupid question but I have a nasal condition - chronic rhinitis with polyps which is relatively managed however my nose/nasopharynx has...

This might sound like a stupid question but I have a nasal condition - chronic r...

Blueforest23

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Dupixent wait times

I’ve been on the wait list for dupixent since February, does anyone know how long the wait list is for starting (in England)? My eczema is also picking up...

I’ve been on the wait list for dupixent since February, does anyone know how lon...

Butterflower

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Moving to Symbicort from Budesonide and Salbutomol

Hi this is a simple question, I have had seasonal allergic Asthma for about 15 years, but in the last 5 years or so it was really under control and I was able...

Hi this is a simple question, I have had seasonal allergic Asthma for about 15 ...

shat1

•10 months ago

7 Replies

Bizarre Diagnosis

So, I got the HRCT results back and no bronchiectasis - yey! But I got a really weird letter from the Consultant saying that the diagnosis is therefore chronic...

So, I got the HRCT results back and no bronchiectasis - yey! But I got a really ...

porthos06

•10 months ago

31 Replies

omalizumab

Hi, has anyone tried the above injections. I have been approved for this as I have allergic asthma and EILO. I'm currently permanently on Prednisone as...

Hi, has anyone tried the above injections. I have been approved for this as I h...

Loveducks

•10 months ago

43 Replies

Epipen query

Hi, I was prescribed Epipens after an allergic reaction to shellfish last year. Prawns was the the thing that did me, never had a problem until now (age...

Hi, I was prescribed Epipens after an allergic reaction to shellfish last year...

gentryman

•10 months ago

3 Replies

Tezspire (tezepelumab)

Hi. Have any of you had treatment with the above injection? Thank you in advance for your response.

Hi. Have any of you had treatment with the above injection? Thank you in advanc...

ewusia28

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Cost of living - story teller(s) wanted.

Good Morning! Message from our media team: More and more people with lung conditions are finding it difficult to pay for prescriptions, rent and heating...

Good Morning! Message from our media team: More and more people with lung cond...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•10 months ago

1 Reply

Change in weather affecting asthma

Hello, I just wanted some reassurance that I am not the only one feeling like this. After many hot days, it finally rained last night (I live in Scotland). I...

Hello, I just wanted some reassurance that I am not the only one feeling like th...

alexa_s

•10 months ago

22 Replies

Lost inhaler

I was away this weekend and left my inhaler (fostair nexthaler 200/6) on a coach I was travelling on. This means I will miss tonights, tomorrow morning. I...

I was away this weekend and left my inhaler (fostair nexthaler 200/6) on a coac...

elanaoali

•10 months ago

9 Replies

Steroid Insomnia

hi, I’ve been on prednisolone now since start of May and we’ve tried to wean twice and both times ended up back at 40mg. I’m now back on a weaning course of...

hi, I’ve been on prednisolone now since start of May and we’ve tried to wean t...

BlueZebra

•11 months ago

22 Replies

hayfever triggering asthma

hi, I’m looking for some advice a couple of months ago I was hospitalised after 2 asthma attacks in 3 days and then I got pneumonia. Throughout the course of...

hi, I’m looking for some advice a couple of months ago I was hospitalised after ...

Shorty_89

•11 months ago

11 Replies

lufobec verses Forstair

I have been recommended to change from forstair to lufobec. reports don’t look promising this is a lot cheaper but why should we suffer if it’s not as good...

I have been recommended to change from forstair to lufobec. reports don’t look ...

AngDeb999

•11 months ago

8 Replies

Cold Turkey

Having recently been hospitalised for dangerously low oxygen I was discharged after 7 days. Still on steroids I started to taper off over a period of 10 days....

Having recently been hospitalised for dangerously low oxygen I was discharged af...

Headoverheels

•11 months ago

4 Replies

Is eosinophilic asthma always severe?

I was wondering about the following 1) Does anyone know what percent of asthma is eosinophilic 2) what percentage of eosinophilic asthma is severe? I...

I was wondering about the following 1) Does anyone know what percent of asthma...

Blueforest23

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Lung function tests

I went to the lung function unit for some tests yesterday ,talk about punishment .After many attempts at blowing down the tube , it was decided my problem lies...

I went to the lung function unit for some tests yesterday ,talk about punishment...

Nanto4

•11 months ago

15 Replies

Sleeping in hot weather without opening the window

Hi, it is very hot and i am struggling to sleep. i am not opening the windows because of the grass pollen. Does anyone have any tips on how to sleep in this...

Hi, it is very hot and i am struggling to sleep. i am not opening the windows be...

CraftyLego

•11 months ago

42 Replies

steroid card

Hiya. I have been switched to Fostair 200/6 2 puffs twice daily. I’ve also had 3 courses of prednisolone in the past year. My doctor said I needed to get a...

Hiya. I have been switched to Fostair 200/6 2 puffs twice daily. I’ve also had 3...

Gymbearo

•11 months ago

13 Replies

Update: Severe Asthma (Eosinophilic) & Clinic referral & Fatigue

Hi, I wrote a post a while ago and so many replied - thank you. By some miracle they rang me because they had a cancellation at the severe asthma clinic so...

Hi, I wrote a post a while ago and so many replied - thank you. By some miracle ...

Blueberry37

•11 months ago

9 Replies

what free exercise do you do?

Hi, I was taking a daily walk as part of my exercise regime (as well as swimming). However, the pollen has put a stop to this. I’m trying to find some,...

Hi, I was taking a daily walk as part of my exercise regime (as well as swimmin...

Ts777

•11 months ago

10 Replies

asthma and the seaside

Hi everyone I really struggle in the summer with my asthma, have tried all sorts such as Xolair which didn't work for me (not eligible for the other biologics...

Hi everyone I really struggle in the summer with my asthma, have tried all sort...

ccccc

•11 months ago

34 Replies

Biologics

I've been referred to an Asthma specialist who will be seriously considering me for biologics. I'm 72 this year and have had asthma all of my life. I'm not...

I've been referred to an Asthma specialist who will be seriously considering me ...

discoballs

•11 months ago

4 Replies

Luforbec COPD

I have been on this inhaler for 4 weeks now after being on Fostair for nearly 4 years without any problems but like many others was moved to Luforbec,...

I have been on this inhaler for 4 weeks now after being on Fostair for nearly 4 ...

Cinders1959

•11 months ago

29 Replies

Steroid withdrawal

As I mentioned previously I have recently been hospitalised for 7 days. I was on Prednisolone when admitted ...they never touched me so I continued on...

As I mentioned previously I have recently been hospitalised for 7 days. I was on...

Headoverheels

•11 months ago

9 Replies

paediatric hospital for children asthma specialist

anyone looking after a child with severe therapy resistant asthma and any suggestions on best tertiary specialist hospital in uk other than RBHT or Gosh....

anyone looking after a child with severe therapy resistant asthma and any sugg...

My_fairy

•11 months ago

5 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2023

Neb Machine in Greece

Thanks

What would be the best for itchy skin?

Fostair and sweating

How long did you wait for biologics?

Is there a firm way to distinguish sinus issues from asthma symptoms

Dupixent wait times

Moving to Symbicort from Budesonide and Salbutomol

Bizarre Diagnosis

omalizumab

Epipen query

Tezspire (tezepelumab)

Cost of living - story teller(s) wanted.

Change in weather affecting asthma

Lost inhaler

Steroid Insomnia

hayfever triggering asthma

lufobec verses Forstair

Cold Turkey

Is eosinophilic asthma always severe?

Lung function tests

Sleeping in hot weather without opening the window

steroid card

Update: Severe Asthma (Eosinophilic) & Clinic referral & Fatigue

what free exercise do you do?

asthma and the seaside

Biologics

Luforbec COPD

Steroid withdrawal

paediatric hospital for children asthma specialist

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