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how long do doctors expect your asthma inhalers to last ? sabutamol Or ventolin inhalers ??

hi I’m not sure if anyone or even an asthma nurse on here can help me. I have had asthma since childhood and it was not until the age of 19 I was put on...

hi I’m not sure if anyone or even an asthma nurse on here can help me. I have ha...

Polly44

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Good health and happiness

Happy New year to you all when it comes ! Thanks for all your kind advice x

Mrteddycat

•1 year ago

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nervous about nebulisers on sale

Just back from Lidl, and as I was leaving I noticed nebulisers on sale at the checkout. It was a short queue, so not long to read it, but I did see that the...

Just back from Lidl, and as I was leaving I noticed nebulisers on sale at the ch...

Singinglouder

•1 year ago

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laryngospasm

If I get a cold it invariably ends up on my chest with coughing fits. I have mild asthma and take daily DuoResp inhalations. When the coughing gets really bad...

If I get a cold it invariably ends up on my chest with coughing fits. I have mil...

HalleysComet

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Steroid dependent asthma

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of steroid dependent asthma and what it means ? I have been on pred for over a year continuously and...

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of steroid dependent asthm...

Gizmo20

•1 year ago

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Is Baclofen part of asthma treatment?

I was taken off Montelukast by my Asthma specialist after more than twenty years. Baclofen was given but I had to stop taking it after two weeks because my...

I was taken off Montelukast by my Asthma specialist after more than twenty years...

Ossing

•1 year ago

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What to do after prednisolone rescue ended?

Has anyone any advice how to get back down to my normal dose of inhaled steroid after a short prednisolone course and chest infection please? Story: I’m...

Has anyone any advice how to get back down to my normal dose of inhaled steroid ...

Merryroundabout

•1 year ago

27 Replies

Coughing again ...

Hi all - I posted here in early December after a trip to India set my asthma off because of the dreadful pollution. I saw a fabulous doctor who threw...

Hi all - I posted here in early December after a trip to India set my asthma off...

Padders

•1 year ago

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side effects of biologics-anyone effected?

just the above really. It look like I've been approved. I'm going for blood tests soon but I have done some research and found that they can suppress the...

just the above really. It look like I've been approved. I'm going for blood test...

Itswonderful

•1 year ago

18 Replies

Asthma not well controlled

I'm worried that my asthma is not well controlled, I'm on highest dose of Fostair which was switched from Flutiform earlier this year as my Asthma nurse...

I'm worried that my asthma is not well controlled, I'm on highest dose of Fostai...

Lilmix03

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Wool Blend Jumpers

I had a nasty day long asthma flare today, which is unusual at this time. In winter I normally have daily short, sharp attacks, very unpleasant but responsive...

I had a nasty day long asthma flare today, which is unusual at this time. In win...

Homely2

Administrator•1 year ago

7 Replies

Post covid asthma diagnoses

Hi there, I’d really like to hear from anyone who has been diagnosed with asthma after getting covid, or anyone with any thoughts! I got covid in feb 22 and...

Hi there, I’d really like to hear from anyone who has been diagnosed with asthm...

ButterflyPurple

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Salamol not as good!

I have tried to get on with Salamol but it just doesn’t work as well for me as Salbutamol. My asthma attacks always quickly abated with Ventolin but the new...

I have tried to get on with Salamol but it just doesn’t work as well for me as S...

BlondeHappiness

•1 year ago

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Luforbec/fostair

I was also prescribed fostair but was given luforbec Luforbec just made me choke ever time I inhaled it

I was also prescribed fostair but was given luforbec Luforbec just made me choke...

Bambillie

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Lung crackles

I keep getting lung crackles and wheezing at the end of respiratory infections and needing steroids . The GP isn't interested and I always end up in A and E ,...

I keep getting lung crackles and wheezing at the end of respiratory infections ...

Vegetablelover

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Merry Christmas everyone!🎄

Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas with minimal interference from asthma etc! 🎄🌟⛄🌌🤶🏻🌰🌰☃️🎄

Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas with minimal interference from asthma etc! ...

Lysistrata

Administrator•1 year ago

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MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wishing all well. 🤗🧑‍🎄

fraid

•1 year ago

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it’s not all asthma

I have only been officially asthmatic since 2017. I was diagnosed with cough variant asthma During that time I have had many courses of prednisolone and had...

I have only been officially asthmatic since 2017. I was diagnosed with cough var...

Oldandgray

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone, wishing you all joy and peace this season, and a happy, healthy New Year.

Merry Christmas everyone, wishing you all joy and peace this season, and a happy...

LawH1512

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Light at the end of the tunnel, maybe?

I had my 3 week follow up check after being taken to A& E due to some numpty spraying perfume on a train. I've recently changed GP practice and whilst they...

I had my 3 week follow up check after being taken to A& E due to some numpty spr...

_Badger_

•1 year ago

7 Replies

10 Year Old with Uncontrolled Asthma

My 10 year old doesn't seem to be able to catch a break. Currently on 3rd dose of steriods in a short space of time, along with antibiotics now as there is a...

My 10 year old doesn't seem to be able to catch a break. Currently on 3rd dose o...

Potato40

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Chest x ray times resultwise

hi again , how long does it take to get chest x ray results back ? Its been 22 days now , phone yesterday and docs receptionist says no sign of them yet

hi again , how long does it take to get chest x ray results back ? Its been 2...

Mrteddycat

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Christmas Moderator Update 🎄

Our helpline closes for Christmas at 3pm today and will open again on Tuesday 2nd January. All of the helpline team wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy...

Our helpline closes for Christmas at 3pm today and will open again on Tuesday 2n...

Holly_ALUK

Asthma Nurse•1 year ago

Steroid-based inhaler warning

**Moderator note to anyone reading: if you have similar concerns please speak to a medical professional - don't stop your steroid inhaler or any other...

**Moderator note to anyone reading: if you have similar concerns please speak to...

JumpJiving

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Luforbec

Hi I had a chest infection early November and as part of that was issued an new inhaler. Luforbec 11/6 to be taken twice a day. Previous to that I just used...

Hi I had a chest infection early November and as part of that was issued an new ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Buteyko method

Anyone else tried the Butyeko Breathing Method (BBT) and had much success with reducing/eliminating inhalers?

Anyone else tried the Butyeko Breathing Method (BBT) and had much success with r...

Hayman111

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Recent diagnosis of late onset asthma and Winter

I was diagnosed with late onset asthma earlier this year. I take Montelukast and use Trellegy Elipta Inhaler. This is my first Winter experience with asthma...

I was diagnosed with late onset asthma earlier this year. I take Montelukast an...

pussycatwillow

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Montelukast

My asthma is poorly controlled (5 courses of oral pred this year) and the asthma nurse has suggested I try Montelukast. Willing to try as I am concerned re the...

My asthma is poorly controlled (5 courses of oral pred this year) and the asthma...

Misscrisps

•1 year ago

20 Replies

Fasenra

Has anyone suffered hair loss or had regrowth whilst on Fasenra?

Bubblemum

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Fostair 100/6

Hi there, I’ve (24M) been on fostair as a preventer inhaler since around the age of 17/18. My asthma has been extremely well controlled on 2 puffs BD for a...

Hi there, I’ve (24M) been on fostair as a preventer inhaler since around the age...

Wil2512

•1 year ago

17 Replies

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All posts for December 2023

how long do doctors expect your asthma inhalers to last ? sabutamol Or ventolin inhalers ??

Good health and happiness

nervous about nebulisers on sale

laryngospasm

Steroid dependent asthma

Is Baclofen part of asthma treatment?

What to do after prednisolone rescue ended?

Coughing again ...

side effects of biologics-anyone effected?

Asthma not well controlled

Wool Blend Jumpers

Post covid asthma diagnoses

Salamol not as good!

Luforbec/fostair

Lung crackles

Merry Christmas everyone!🎄

MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

it’s not all asthma

Merry Christmas

Light at the end of the tunnel, maybe?

10 Year Old with Uncontrolled Asthma

Chest x ray times resultwise

Christmas Moderator Update 🎄

Steroid-based inhaler warning

Luforbec

Buteyko method

Recent diagnosis of late onset asthma and Winter

Montelukast

Fasenra

Fostair 100/6

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