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Breathlessness Survey

Research into why we struggle to breathe needs you At Asthma + Lung UK, we want to find out why people struggle to breathe – so that everyone who finds...

Research into why we struggle to breathe needs you At Asthma + Lung UK, we want...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•5 months ago

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Salt spray on roads

Am I being paranoid thinking that salt spray of road surfaces in the winter sets me off? I try to keep the car air intake shut, but one still needs the air to...

Am I being paranoid thinking that salt spray of road surfaces in the winter sets...

runcyclexcski

•5 months ago

6 Replies

Gerd acid reflux.

Anyone any tips on this as well

Mrteddycat

•5 months ago

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Being moved to respiratory ward ...

After 4 days in general admissions in hospital I am being move to the respiratory inpatient ward. As Frodo Baggins says "I am off on adventure!" More news to...

After 4 days in general admissions in hospital I am being move to the respirator...

elanaoali

•5 months ago

13 Replies

TRANSPLANT ASSESSMENT TUE 28TH NOVEMBER

Hi everyone I've got my transplant assessment at Wythenshawe hospital tomorrow (28/11) Even though I spent ages persuading my specialist to set this up I'm...

Hi everyone I've got my transplant assessment at Wythenshawe hospital tomorrow (...

Sara_2611

•5 months ago

19 Replies

Detergents

I am doing the clothes washing and emptying the dishwasher. As normal it is all triggering my asthma. Have people found dishwasher tablets and washing liquids...

I am doing the clothes washing and emptying the dishwasher. As normal it is all ...

Homely2

Administrator•5 months ago

15 Replies

Bagpipes.

Very interesting on countryfile last night.They say playing bagpipes can help with asthma. Lovely lady with copd willing to give it a go. Wish her all the...

Very interesting on countryfile last night.They say playing bagpipes can help wi...

Cosychair

•5 months ago

11 Replies

Is upper resp different to lower resp please?

Hi I am poorly at the minute and wondered what the difference is in upper and lower respiratory illnesses. I know my own body and yes it may start off upper...

Hi I am poorly at the minute and wondered what the difference is in upper and lo...

Shezxx

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Blocked inhaler

Ho there, Despite regular cleaning with cotton buds as per instructions, my brown inhaler is blocked and won’t clear - nothing coming out. It’s one of the...

Ho there, Despite regular cleaning with cotton buds as per instructions, my br...

INeedAUsername

•5 months ago

6 Replies

Confused .com

I was officially diagnosed with asthma in 1994 so almost 30 years ago having been admitted to hosp with an asthma attack.I had two previously , one just before...

I was officially diagnosed with asthma in 1994 so almost 30 years ago having bee...

pmrdec112014

•5 months ago

13 Replies

The mucous factory, a little ditty.....

If I could findThe little 'thing' inside me That takes such delight In creating the gallons and quarts and pints Of sludge and gunk and phlegm and muck That...

If I could findThe little 'thing' inside me That takes such delight In creating ...

Tiggertheterrier

•5 months ago

3 Replies

Asthma, pneumonia A&E and admission

Well it's day 3 of my treatment for pneumonia with oxygen, rescue steriods antibiotics and neubs (if necessary). I took myself to A&E on Thursday night as I...

Well it's day 3 of my treatment for pneumonia with oxygen, rescue steriods antib...

elanaoali

•5 months ago

23 Replies

Trimbo 172 inhaler upper back muscle pain

hi everyone, I started a new inhaler only 5 days ago it’s Trimbo 172 strength. Before I was on fostair for years and no side effects . I’m not sure if this is...

hi everyone, I started a new inhaler only 5 days ago it’s Trimbo 172 strength. B...

Julesc12

•5 months ago

6 Replies

There is hope!

Back in August 2023 I was diagnosed with asthma and maybe COPD. A Feno test revealed very high inflammation at 166, FEV1 had fallen to 64%, with FEV1/FVC ratio...

Back in August 2023 I was diagnosed with asthma and maybe COPD. A Feno test reve...

Easylistener

•5 months ago

5 Replies

Prescription waiting time

Hi everyone ☺️. Was just wandering how long on average do you wait for your prescription for your asthma medication?From posting your order either...

Hi everyone ☺️. Was just wandering how long on average do you wait for your pres...

mariecollett09

•5 months ago

15 Replies

Failed Feno test

Hello everyone,I just had my appointment with asthma nurse. She wanted me to do Feno test which I treid like 5 times but couldn't breath as requested (...

Hello everyone,I just had my appointment with asthma nurse. She wanted me to do ...

Nectarin

•5 months ago

15 Replies

Trimbow inhaler

I have read a few people having symptoms of a soar mouth, bleeding and thrush etc from this inhaler or steroid inhalers and wanted to share a tip I had . Use a...

I have read a few people having symptoms of a soar mouth, bleeding and thrush et...

Julesc12

•5 months ago

2 Replies

Asthma flare up!?

After recovering from chest infection , asthma flare up and asthma attacks. I still have a productive cough and have to sleep sitting up. My peak flow hasn't...

After recovering from chest infection , asthma flare up and asthma attacks. I st...

elanaoali

•5 months ago

9 Replies

Asthma tablets Montelukast & Azithromycin

my GP has changed my inhaler from fostair 100 mg 4 puffs a day to Trimbow 172/5/9 four puffs a day. I am giving this ago as every year in the winter I get a...

my GP has changed my inhaler from fostair 100 mg 4 puffs a day to Trimbow 172/5/...

Julesc12

•5 months ago

35 Replies

just diagnosed ,,

hi everyone , just started on the brown inhalers and blue one. . Ive been taking the brown one for four days now , does it take a while for it to kick in ?...

hi everyone , just started on the brown inhalers and blue one. . Ive been takin...

Mrteddycat

•5 months ago

22 Replies

Asthma attack recovery

Recently I was told my childhood asthma is back and this was diagnosed due too an asthma attack that left me in hospital for 4 days. It has really been...

Recently I was told my childhood asthma is back and this was diagnosed due too a...

kawaiicheater

•5 months ago

5 Replies

Mannitol Test

I have just had a mannitol test. The technician just said you probably will not react and it is very rare for it to cause an asthma flare. It was a weird...

I have just had a mannitol test. The technician just said you probably will not ...

Homely2

Administrator•5 months ago

1 Reply

air Purifier

I do not have Asthma but hopefully some kind folk may be able to advise me on something I am sure they have knowledge of. I have Hypothyroidism and also have...

I do not have Asthma but hopefully some kind folk may be able to advise me on so...

thyreoidea

•5 months ago

15 Replies

Easyhaler vs salamol

Ive been on easyhaler for years but when I picked up my last prescription they gave me salamol.I don't feel as though it's helped as I've been a bit short of...

Ive been on easyhaler for years but when I picked up my last prescription they g...

Asthma1973

•5 months ago

7 Replies

Allergic Asthma

Hi AllLooking for advice or perhaps just to know that I'm not alone and someone else found their way off this merry go round. I'm a 59 year old Developer and...

Hi AllLooking for advice or perhaps just to know that I'm not alone and someone ...

Horsemadfamily

•5 months ago

24 Replies

Fostair to Luforbec saves NHS money

My GP is changing my prescription from Fostair 200/6 to Luforbec. I can see that this reflects NICE guidelines and will save the NHS money; it has similar...

My GP is changing my prescription from Fostair 200/6 to Luforbec. I can see that...

GreyGasp

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Fostair shaking

My husband started on fostair last October, within a month he'd noticed shaking in his hands & forearms. Its got so bad, it's like the worst parkinsons. He's...

My husband started on fostair last October, within a month he'd noticed shaking...

Sparkles66

•5 months ago

4 Replies

Isn't there a medicine for this?

Hi, California here. I had my annual check up; all well except eosiniphils through the roof during the lab analysis. The PA said "Yeah, that's what happens...

Hi, California here. I had my annual check up; all well except eosiniphils thro...

utkmybrthawy

•5 months ago

2 Replies

coffee a trigger?

I’ve noticed that coffee acts as a trigger for me. The internet says coffee is good for asthma. Who else gets triggered by coffee? or could it be something...

I’ve noticed that coffee acts as a trigger for me. The internet says coffee is g...

PurpleShugar

•5 months ago

18 Replies

Acetylcysteine

I have recently been prescribed oral acetylcysteine as a mucolytic. Does anyone have any experience with this? I am unsure how having a greater volume of...

I have recently been prescribed oral acetylcysteine as a mucolytic. Does anyon...

CallysMum

•5 months ago

8 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for November 2023

Breathlessness Survey

Salt spray on roads

Gerd acid reflux.

Being moved to respiratory ward ...

TRANSPLANT ASSESSMENT TUE 28TH NOVEMBER

Detergents

Bagpipes.

Is upper resp different to lower resp please?

Blocked inhaler

Confused .com

The mucous factory, a little ditty.....

Asthma, pneumonia A&E and admission

Trimbo 172 inhaler upper back muscle pain

There is hope!

Prescription waiting time

Failed Feno test

Trimbow inhaler

Asthma flare up!?

Asthma tablets Montelukast & Azithromycin

just diagnosed ,,

Asthma attack recovery

Mannitol Test

air Purifier

Easyhaler vs salamol

Allergic Asthma

Fostair to Luforbec saves NHS money

Fostair shaking

Isn't there a medicine for this?

coffee a trigger?

Acetylcysteine

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