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Peak flow app with reminders

Can anyone recommend a peak flow recording app for iPhone that notifies you when it’s time to take a measurement? I’ve been using asthma md but it doesn’t have...

Can anyone recommend a peak flow recording app for iPhone that notifies you when...

lucia_m

•8 months ago

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Has anyone stopped taking medication after symptoms of Allergic Asthma decreased?

Hello, I have been struggling with allergic asthma for a while and I started to see the side effects of the medications I take. Are there any things you have...

Hello, I have been struggling with allergic asthma for a while and I started to ...

xxxedusaxxx

•8 months ago

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Dupilumbad

Has anyone in this group. Had this new wonder drug for Asthma. Just asking on behalf of a friend who is thinking about having this injection. Thanks. Brian

Has anyone in this group. Had this new wonder drug for Asthma. Just asking on b...

Bingo88

•8 months ago

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Seretide after bad Fostair experience

Hi After having to use my blue inhaler alongside my Clenil each night for a long time due to wheezing I was put on Fostair. Unfortunately I had bad side...

Hi After having to use my blue inhaler alongside my Clenil each night for a lon...

SamSF

•8 months ago

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feeling weak after taking inhaler

I feel weak after taking my asthma pump. Sometimes my heart beats so fast . It’s happening mostly in the morning time. Is it a normal side effect???

I feel weak after taking my asthma pump. Sometimes my heart beats so fast . It’s...

Rupamasud

•8 months ago

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Increased hair growth on my face due to using Foster Inhealer ( Female )

Hello Everyone, I have been using foster inhealer since 2022, 2 doses in the morning and 2 doses in the evening. And I noticed that thick black hairs grew on...

Hello Everyone, I have been using foster inhealer since 2022, 2 doses in the m...

xxxedusaxxx

•8 months ago

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getting better but anxiety over future

Hi, I was diagnosed with asthma last September after being in hospital for ten days with a bad exacerbation. All out of the blue. I was on oxygen for most of...

Hi, I was diagnosed with asthma last September after being in hospital for ten ...

Particle32

•8 months ago

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Terrible all over itch

Just about to have my 3rd Nucala injection but after the 2nd where I notice a big difference in my chest, my less coughing, breathing easier and reduced use of...

Just about to have my 3rd Nucala injection but after the 2nd where I notice a bi...

Little15miss

•8 months ago

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Does regular exercise really give you an advantage if you have an asthma attack?

If you are fit/do cardiovascular exercise and strength training regularly are you better able to tolerate and survive an asthma attack than someone who doesn’t...

If you are fit/do cardiovascular exercise and strength training regularly are yo...

Unfocusedarrow

•8 months ago

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Waking at night

Recently I’ve been waking up coughing at night at least 3-4 times a week, but mostly during the day I feel fine - ie not generally using my blue inhaler more...

Recently I’ve been waking up coughing at night at least 3-4 times a week, but mo...

Gymbearo

•8 months ago

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New inhaler

I have been given Ivax salumol instead of my normal Salbutamol. It is awful ,the taste and bitty feeling in my mouth. Has anyone else had a problem with this

I have been given Ivax salumol instead of my normal Salbutamol. It is awful ,the...

lilacs15

•8 months ago

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inhalation symbicort 200

iam a smoker for 55yrs about 6-8 a day worked as plumber with constant welding soldering on construction in uk, never had breathing problems until I might have...

iam a smoker for 55yrs about 6-8 a day worked as plumber with constant welding s...

RABS1957

•8 months ago

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Lung Function Test

I'm due to have the test next month Slightly concerned that I am not supposed to take my inhalers ( Ventolin and Trimbow ) for 48hours before the test. Not...

I'm due to have the test next month Slightly concerned that I am not supposed to...

Palma

•8 months ago

10 Replies

steroids

I’ve just completed my second round of prednisolone/ antibiotics in so many weeks due to a persistent chest infection. I now feel so tender to the touch,...

I’ve just completed my second round of prednisolone/ antibiotics in so many week...

Clairebear35

•8 months ago

10 Replies

being referred to Respiratory consultant, what to expect?

Hi, my yearly asthma review today, I asked a bout 'emergency' kit, was told no longer used and she wasn't happy with my breathing and coughing again, so I am...

Hi, my yearly asthma review today, I asked a bout 'emergency' kit, was told no l...

Poshcards

•8 months ago

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General anaesthetic

Hi, I am having a small operation in May, as a day case, but with a general anaesthetic. I've never had a general anesthetic before. Will they take any...

Hi, I am having a small operation in May, as a day case, but with a general ana...

Misscrisps

•8 months ago

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Eczema

I am wondering how many people with asthma also see a dermatologist for skin problems. I have bad episodes with eczema inside my ears, and on my legs and arms....

I am wondering how many people with asthma also see a dermatologist for skin pro...

Willow7733

•8 months ago

19 Replies

asthma and a fib

Hi everyone, I have asthma and paroxysmal a fib. I’ve been on Flovent HFA for ever and recently the manufacturer is no longer making Flovent. I’ve had to...

Hi everyone, I have asthma and paroxysmal a fib. I’ve been on Flovent HFA for ev...

Jances13

•8 months ago

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Tight chest

Hey everyone, My asthma symptoms present with a tight chest, I feel like I can't take a satisfying deep breath in, then it clears for a little bit and then I...

Hey everyone, My asthma symptoms present with a tight chest, I feel like I can...

Pebbles33

•8 months ago

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Trimbo

HiGone from fostair to trimbo and not sure if I like it, im currently eexperiencing awful asthma conditions, tight chest horrible cough, I'm so afraid of...

HiGone from fostair to trimbo and not sure if I like it, im currently eexperienc...

Myarabella888

•8 months ago

5 Replies

Astma / Excerbation

do anyone else have trouble with their employers when off sick with having an asthma- exerbation as I do put it this way I’m being sent to occupational health...

do anyone else have trouble with their employers when off sick with having an as...

E44E44

•8 months ago

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Question on steam/vapour breathing

I have a question for those who use steam/vapour breathing to ease off their symptoms. Do you use distilled water, reagular tap water, or a saline solution? My...

I have a question for those who use steam/vapour breathing to ease off their sym...

runcyclexcski

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Clinical Immunology

I have an appointment with clinical immunology department on Monday at a tertiary centre. Any ideas of what to expect, this is a new one on me.

I have an appointment with clinical immunology department on Monday at a tertia...

Homely2

Administrator•8 months ago

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Asthma

I’m on a course of steroids for my asthma is it normal to feel tired after a flare up as I wake up coughing in the night with a silly tickly cough and it has...

I’m on a course of steroids for my asthma is it normal to feel tired after a fla...

E44E44

•8 months ago

11 Replies

asthma & respiratory illnesses

Hi - I’m asthmatic and it’s always been mild for the most part (managed by salamol & clenil for my reliever and preventer). Whenever I get any form of...

Hi - I’m asthmatic and it’s always been mild for the most part (managed by salam...

ellannabanana99

•8 months ago

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Luforbec info

Hi, thanks for all the messages, very, very useful and interesting.Here's some back. I have noticed that the Luforbec inhaler renders the 'harmonica' note on...

Hi, thanks for all the messages, very, very useful and interesting.Here's some b...

SGguitargirl

•8 months ago

4 Replies

Is coughing normal?

Hi! I'm sorry if I made some mistakes, my English is not that great right now, I'm a little tired. I've been diagnosed recently with bronchial asthma and I'm...

Hi! I'm sorry if I made some mistakes, my English is not that great right now, I...

VanillaCoffee

•8 months ago

6 Replies

asthma exacerbation

Within a month and a half, I had three courses of steroid tablets and antibiotics. I finished the last course on Wednesday and today I started the next one for...

Within a month and a half, I had three courses of steroid tablets and antibiotic...

ewusia28

•9 months ago

21 Replies

ex pilgrims school seaford

hi, David K and really interesting posts , I am 77 this year and my reliever inhaler was changed last year with no consultation from Ventolin to Salamol it...

hi, David K and really interesting posts , I am 77 this year and my reliever inh...

Pilgrimoldboys

•9 months ago

6 Replies

Exercise

I wondered how people approach exercise to try to maintain their fitness. I am going to a respiratory physio as too much exercise tends to leave me rather...

I wondered how people approach exercise to try to maintain their fitness. I am ...

Homely2

Administrator•9 months ago

10 Replies

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Asthma Community Forum

All posts for April 2024

Peak flow app with reminders

Has anyone stopped taking medication after symptoms of Allergic Asthma decreased?

Dupilumbad

Seretide after bad Fostair experience

feeling weak after taking inhaler

Increased hair growth on my face due to using Foster Inhealer ( Female )

getting better but anxiety over future

Terrible all over itch

Does regular exercise really give you an advantage if you have an asthma attack?

Waking at night

New inhaler

inhalation symbicort 200

Lung Function Test

steroids

being referred to Respiratory consultant, what to expect?

General anaesthetic

Eczema

asthma and a fib

Tight chest

Trimbo

Astma / Excerbation

Question on steam/vapour breathing

Clinical Immunology

Asthma

asthma & respiratory illnesses

Luforbec info

Is coughing normal?

asthma exacerbation

ex pilgrims school seaford

Exercise

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