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smoke/ fumes inhalation.

just recently diagnosed with asthma. Wondered if there was any link to fumes etc . As a posty last few months sharing a van, fumes coming out of somewhere (...

just recently diagnosed with asthma. Wondered if there was any link to fumes e...

Mrteddycat

•4 months ago

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Mannitol Test

I have just been given my mannitol test results of 31 percent reduction in fev1 after 35 mg. What does that indicate

I have just been given my mannitol test results of 31 percent reduction in fev1 ...

Homely2

Administrator•4 months ago

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Severely bitter taste when eating & drinking - ?FostairNEXThaler

Wondering if anyone else has experienced a very bitter taste in the mouth - both whilst eating & drinking (& generally too) when taking FostairNEXThaler? I’ve...

Wondering if anyone else has experienced a very bitter taste in the mouth - both...

Easybreath

•4 months ago

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REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS ON INHALERS

Just a quick question. I have two inhalers, having been switched to the MART regime. First I was told I couldn't have 3 of my combination inhaler Fostair...

Just a quick question. I have two inhalers, having been switched to the MART reg...

elanaoali

•4 months ago

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relvar, side effects joint pain and not sleeping.

hi Im a 40 years old man - developed asthma last year. I started Relvar low dose once per day about 8 days ago and I get severe joint pain on knees and upper...

hi Im a 40 years old man - developed asthma last year. I started Relvar low dos...

andando2

•4 months ago

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Side effects of Relvar Ellipta?

Hi, I have been on Relvar Ellipta for, I think, four years now. It works well to control my asthma, but I wonder if anybody has got any side effects from...

Hi, I have been on Relvar Ellipta for, I think, four years now. It works well ...

crille

•4 months ago

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Fostair Nexthaler

Hi. I was put on the normal fostair inhaler to be taken once in morning and night some years back and never had a problem. In October 2022 I tried the fostair...

Hi. I was put on the normal fostair inhaler to be taken once in morning and nigh...

dindy

•4 months ago

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Reflex

I think I have issues with taking Montelukast but not sure. Have a sensitive stomach so at times I do have some issues with rumbling in stomach and gas but is...

I think I have issues with taking Montelukast but not sure. Have a sensitive sto...

carolcar

•4 months ago

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nervous about montelukast

Hi there- I’ve always had pretty well controlled asthma that normally got a bit worse around autumn time, but this year I ended up having a hole in my lung in...

Hi there- I’ve always had pretty well controlled asthma that normally got a bit...

HLMB22

•4 months ago

17 Replies

recently diagnosed asthma

I am a 50 year old menopausal woman who has just been diagnosed with Asthma. I have had a cough since start December which has got progressively worse and...

I am a 50 year old menopausal woman who has just been diagnosed with Asthma. I h...

Hendo73

•4 months ago

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Laryngospasm

I have had asthma for 30 years no problems. Since having covid in Sept then a bad cold and have been coughing sputum up regularly. I was checking my peak flow...

I have had asthma for 30 years no problems. Since having covid in Sept then a ba...

Rhinestone

•4 months ago

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Peak Flow Down After Chest Infection

This past week I've had a chest infection. I got antibiotics and am feeling a lot better, but my peak flow is still down. I normally have a PF of 410ish. I've...

This past week I've had a chest infection. I got antibiotics and am feeling a lo...

munchiethemon

•4 months ago

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speedway67

my cough started back in November 2022, hospitalised on prednisone and oxygen. Then three different buffers and never had asthma in my life. Now on Fasenra...

my cough started back in November 2022, hospitalised on prednisone and oxygen. T...

Speedway67

•4 months ago

1 Reply

One litre of fluids

After having pneumonia with fluid on the lung I have now developed heart failure.My recent x-ray was showing I still have fluid on my lung. I don't have any...

After having pneumonia with fluid on the lung I have now developed heart failure...

Cosychair

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Has the recommended delivery of Prednisolone for asthma changed over the last 10 years?

Recently suffered a severe exacerbation of asthma with a chest infection. The last time was in 2011 with swine flu. This time the doctor wanted me on 25mg/day...

Recently suffered a severe exacerbation of asthma with a chest infection. The la...

Tugun

•4 months ago

39 Replies

Symbicort 100/6 to 200/6

Hi, I've been trying out Montelukast, (4 weeks now but no noticeable improvement). So the asthma nurse has now suggested trying increasing my Symbicort from...

Hi, I've been trying out Montelukast, (4 weeks now but no noticeable improvement...

Misscrisps

•4 months ago

6 Replies

montelukast / throat clearing

can anybody who has had Montelukast who also suffers from a cough or throat clearing tell Me if this medication helps with throat clearing . I have tried PPI,...

can anybody who has had Montelukast who also suffers from a cough or throat clea...

Julesc12

•4 months ago

23 Replies

Pregabalin

I've been prescribed Pregabalin for my Chronic pain but advised about the risks of respiratory depression and with my asthma being so bad I'm cautious about...

I've been prescribed Pregabalin for my Chronic pain but advised about the risks ...

Lilmix03

•4 months ago

7 Replies

cold weather

is it just me or has this Uk cold weather worsened symptoms? My chest feels tight I’m wheezy ! Ugh I hate winter

is it just me or has this Uk cold weather worsened symptoms? My chest feels tigh...

Hiddenhidden224

•4 months ago

26 Replies

Dupi vs Benra vs Mepo vs Teze for eosinophilic asthma.

I am about to talk to my consultant on trying an additional mAb (in addition to Xolair), and came across this 2023 meta-study on eosinophilic asthma. Too bad...

I am about to talk to my consultant on trying an additional mAb (in addition to ...

runcyclexcski

•4 months ago

2 Replies

MART (maintenance as reliever therapy)

Hi, I’m just wondering if MART should work for most people? We’ve tried it recently (I say we because me and my GP have a good relationship and typically we...

Hi, I’m just wondering if MART should work for most people? We’ve tried it recen...

Tink1313

•4 months ago

4 Replies

venta55

in reply to my earlier post I have now been swapped back to ventolin after consulting my gp I’m so relieved many thanks to all who gave me advice

in reply to my earlier post I have now been swapped back to ventolin after consu...

Venta55

•4 months ago

2 Replies

Broncholidator Reversibility Test

Hi, I posted a few days ago about my team wanting to do a broncholidator reversibility test and FeNO before they put me forward for biologics. I wasn't going...

Hi, I posted a few days ago about my team wanting to do a broncholidator reversi...

LottieB36

•4 months ago

5 Replies

Swollen lymph nodes in neck

Hello everyone. This feels like a bit of a random question. I am taking Fostair 200/6 and have developed swollen and tender lymph nodes on the left side of my...

Hello everyone. This feels like a bit of a random question. I am taking Fostair ...

gemwatercolour

•4 months ago

6 Replies

side effects inhaler.

been on the brown inhaler for a few months now. Thinking of coming off it as voice is croaky and im getting acid reflux a lot , cant even eat chocolate !!...

been on the brown inhaler for a few months now. Thinking of coming off it as v...

Mrteddycat

•4 months ago

12 Replies

Queries as newly diagnosed

Hi all, I'm a regular on other forums as I have lupus and APS. After a recent nasty virus (poss Covid) I was diagnosed with asthma. I'm having real...

Hi all, I'm a regular on other forums as I have lupus and APS. After a recent...

Treetop33

•4 months ago

21 Replies

Fostair - lactose-free?

I just had a telephone consult with my respiratory consultant. As the steroid in my Seretide inhaler is thought likely to be the cause of my recently diagnosed...

I just had a telephone consult with my respiratory consultant. As the steroid in...

JumpJiving

•4 months ago

4 Replies

Predisolone and cataracts

I have been told that i have the start of cataracts and the optician feels it could be the constant use and now everyday dose of steroids that has cobrributed...

I have been told that i have the start of cataracts and the optician feels it co...

Nanto4

•4 months ago

14 Replies

Nucala side effects?

Hi. I haven't posted for a few months as I have been very pleased with the results of being on Nucala. On Friday I had my 6th monthly injection. On the same...

Hi. I haven't posted for a few months as I have been very pleased with the resul...

Headoverheels

•4 months ago

10 Replies

Salmon v Ventolin

Hi, I am still using any ventolin I can find including unopened boxes from my mum whom died last year. When I have previously been given Salbutamol it has...

Hi, I am still using any ventolin I can find including unopened boxes from my mu...

Iceskate

•4 months ago

11 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for January 2024

smoke/ fumes inhalation.

Mannitol Test

Severely bitter taste when eating & drinking - ?FostairNEXThaler

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS ON INHALERS

relvar, side effects joint pain and not sleeping.

Side effects of Relvar Ellipta?

Fostair Nexthaler

Reflex

nervous about montelukast

recently diagnosed asthma

Laryngospasm

Peak Flow Down After Chest Infection

speedway67

One litre of fluids

Has the recommended delivery of Prednisolone for asthma changed over the last 10 years?

Symbicort 100/6 to 200/6

montelukast / throat clearing

Pregabalin

cold weather

Dupi vs Benra vs Mepo vs Teze for eosinophilic asthma.

MART (maintenance as reliever therapy)

venta55

Broncholidator Reversibility Test

Swollen lymph nodes in neck

side effects inhaler.

Queries as newly diagnosed

Fostair - lactose-free?

Predisolone and cataracts

Nucala side effects?

Salmon v Ventolin

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