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Flutiform no longer available in my country, what would be a good alternative?

I moved to South Korea in 2014, and after 6 months of unwittingly being exposed to black mold in my rented apartment (behind the cabinet attached to wall of my...

I moved to South Korea in 2014, and after 6 months of unwittingly being exposed ...

y0sammt

•10 months ago

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Spiriva Respimat

has anyone tried Spiriva respimat spray inhaler? If so, what was it like for you?

has anyone tried Spiriva respimat spray inhaler? If so, what was it like for you...

John198834

•10 months ago

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Lynne

Hi,My name is Lynne and I am new to the Forum and to Asthma! Looking back I have been breathless going up two flights of stairs at home for a while,but another...

Hi,My name is Lynne and I am new to the Forum and to Asthma! Looking back I have...

Budd1ngart1st

•10 months ago

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First Post - Inhaler side effects worth it?

I hope this message finds you all well. I'm new to this forum and eager to connect with others who may have experience or insights into managing asthma. Allow...

I hope this message finds you all well. I'm new to this forum and eager to conne...

Damacian

•10 months ago

16 Replies

Smart asthma app and monitoring system

Hi there. I have severe asthma and have frequent exacerbations needing pred and or hospital treatment despite adhering to my asthma plan. Have just purchased...

Hi there. I have severe asthma and have frequent exacerbations needing pred and ...

redstar9

•10 months ago

18 Replies

Adrenal Insufficiency and reducing steroid inhaler

Hi,I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency last year and have been stable on 20mg of hydrocortisone. My respiratory consultant has reduced me from 2 puffs...

Hi,I was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency last year and have been stable on ...

Kodimp

•10 months ago

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I am not sure what to do…

I adopted kitten recently, something I have wanted for a long long time. I love her so much. But, the past week, my asthma has been so out of control that I...

I adopted kitten recently, something I have wanted for a long long time. I love ...

Willow7733

•10 months ago

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do I start my rescue meds?

Hello all, Diagnosed asthma and Bronchiectasis in December following 3 month chest infection. Got better by being hospitalised and treated with nebs,...

Hello all, Diagnosed asthma and Bronchiectasis in December following 3 month c...

BroncoM

•10 months ago

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Persistent difficulty breathing

Hey everyone. I was diagnosed no long ago with asthma. I am in my mid 30s and have been struggling with shortness of breath daily and it has been persistent. I...

Hey everyone. I was diagnosed no long ago with asthma. I am in my mid 30s and ha...

John198834

•10 months ago

6 Replies

severe asthma symptoms daily

hi everyone I was wondering if I can get some input on here. I been struggling for 7 months it all started this past July. I had severe asthma attack at work...

hi everyone I was wondering if I can get some input on here. I been struggling f...

Drew456

•10 months ago

26 Replies

Dark chocolate

Hi everyone Has anyone experienced wheezing or a tight chest after eating dark chocolate?

Hi everyone Has anyone experienced wheezing or a tight chest after eating dark ...

NeoUser

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Prednisolone/palpitations

I'm currently taking 30mg a day of Pred for a chest infection. The palpitations started yesterday after my first dose.Has anyone experienced palpitations with...

I'm currently taking 30mg a day of Pred for a chest infection. The palpitations ...

Lilyrosemarie

•10 months ago

16 Replies

EFSS Sinus surgery

Hi All, I hope this is revelant here.I have been groing through acute sinus infections with headaches, pain in the eyes since 2022.I end up having anti...

Hi All, I hope this is revelant here.I have been groing through acute sinus inf...

Hana98

•10 months ago

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Eosinophil asthma and biologics

So today i had my 2nd injection of Faserna and again within hours the back of my legs are so painful round the knees and calfs . I told the nurse it happened...

So today i had my 2nd injection of Faserna and again within hours the back of my...

Nanto4

•10 months ago

5 Replies

Covid 2 years ago

I have asthma for many years but was controlled and well managed until I caught covid at work 2 years agoSince then my asthma is good for a few months then...

I have asthma for many years but was controlled and well managed until I caught ...

Vegan8835

•10 months ago

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Elevated D-dimer without further research

I have suffered from pleurisy and have been suffering from worsening shortness of breath and a tickly cough for some time now. My D-dimer level is 700, the...

I have suffered from pleurisy and have been suffering from worsening shortness o...

mseliza

•10 months ago

6 Replies

first respiratory appt tips please

Hi, I’m 59, asthma since 50, on luforbec 100/6 2 puffs twice a day, montelukast & fexofenadine. I have a first respiratory appt at the hospital and am...

Hi, I’m 59, asthma since 50, on luforbec 100/6 2 puffs twice a day, montelukast ...

nmcv13

•10 months ago

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Asthma review

Hi all, so I had a review yesterday and went over things and one big thing was smoking which I know and I'm trying to stop I'm just finding it very hard. The...

Hi all, so I had a review yesterday and went over things and one big thing was s...

Ash123445

•10 months ago

10 Replies

Symbicort

Hey Jamie I take use the symbicort 100 inhaler as a preventer 2 doses morning and evening and it's working really well.....I also use it as a reliever if I...

Hey Jamie I take use the symbicort 100 inhaler as a preventer 2 doses morning an...

Stu101

•10 months ago

1 Reply

Symbicort Turbohaler or should I ask to try fostair+?

Hi, I'm new here, been using Symbicort for about 9 months now, but symptoms of my asthma are still here. I'm 57 quite fit, run everyday , and had very mild...

Hi, I'm new here, been using Symbicort for about 9 months now, but symptoms of ...

jameyx1x1

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Recovering after hospital stay

I’m wondering if anyone can tell me what to expect next. I had Covid at the end of January. I felt very flu like for a couple of days then okay for a few...

I’m wondering if anyone can tell me what to expect next. I had Covid at the en...

AppleOrchard

•10 months ago

12 Replies

Back to square one

Hi, I first started having coughing problems back in November 2022 when I caught what I thought was just a bad cold or covid, I was getting phlegm stuck in my...

Hi, I first started having coughing problems back in November 2022 when I caugh...

amygx25

•10 months ago

16 Replies

advice on breathing issues

any tips to ease episodes of breathing issues I am currently on seritide and what i call Ventolin although is now a different name I am as I have AF so...

any tips to ease episodes of breathing issues I am currently on seritide and ...

NLGA

•10 months ago

39 Replies

Can you spare 5 minutes please?

Help us at A+LUK get it right for people living with COPD, oxygen users and the healthcare professionals who look after them by completing the surveys below:...

Help us at A+LUK get it right for people living with COPD, oxygen users and the ...

Laura_ALUK

•11 months ago

1 Reply

heartburn

Does anyone struggle with heartburn since starting using an inhaler ?

Mrteddycat

•11 months ago

15 Replies

fibre glass

Has anyone had really bad issues with fibre glass affecting them, even the smallest amount causing deep lung irritation and lung infections? This seems to...

Has anyone had really bad issues with fibre glass affecting them, even the small...

Mikeydn

•11 months ago

3 Replies

DuoResp

just wondering has anyone had any experience with DuoResp as just being prescribed it to try, for 4 weeks I can have up 8 additional puffs if need.

just wondering has anyone had any experience with DuoResp as just being prescrib...

Claire-12_12

•11 months ago

5 Replies

tiger milk mushroom

**Moderator comment: please be aware that supplements like this could be a trigger for asthma for some people. They are not a replacement for your usual...

**Moderator comment: please be aware that supplements like this could be a trigg...

Yellow-dog

•11 months ago

10 Replies

Loss of voice!

Anybody with asthma + bronchiectasis combo ever suffer with total loss of voice? Ihave the odd croaky days, but it doesn't last long, now I've lost my voice...

Anybody with asthma + bronchiectasis combo ever suffer with total loss of voice?...

Tiggertheterrier

•11 months ago

27 Replies

spacer woes! How to get the optimum dose through them?

firstly I should say that I get a sore throat REALLY easily and in the past using my spacer for a full month has led to some horrible throat infections. So I...

firstly I should say that I get a sore throat REALLY easily and in the past usin...

Gingercat77

•11 months ago

34 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for February 2024

Flutiform no longer available in my country, what would be a good alternative?

Spiriva Respimat

Lynne

First Post - Inhaler side effects worth it?

Smart asthma app and monitoring system

Adrenal Insufficiency and reducing steroid inhaler

I am not sure what to do…

do I start my rescue meds?

Persistent difficulty breathing

severe asthma symptoms daily

Dark chocolate

Prednisolone/palpitations

EFSS Sinus surgery

Eosinophil asthma and biologics

Covid 2 years ago

Elevated D-dimer without further research

first respiratory appt tips please

Asthma review

Symbicort

Symbicort Turbohaler or should I ask to try fostair+?

Recovering after hospital stay

Back to square one

advice on breathing issues

Can you spare 5 minutes please?

heartburn

fibre glass

DuoResp

tiger milk mushroom

Loss of voice!

spacer woes! How to get the optimum dose through them?

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