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Breathless upon standing in airplane

Hi. Just wondering if anyone else has had weird feeling when standing on an airplane. I’ve had it before I was diagnosed with asthma but only in a long haul...

Hi. Just wondering if anyone else has had weird feeling when standing on an airp...

Beefull8

•8 months ago

16 Replies

Thin, fragile skin

I thought it might be helpful to post this for those of us with very thin, easily damaged skin. It’s one of the many hazards of long-term, high dose steroid...

I thought it might be helpful to post this for those of us with very thin, easil...

janedivney

•8 months ago

30 Replies

Easy bruising

Hi all. Please could anyone tell me if they are having problems with easy bruising on forearms and shins.The gp says its due to the prednisalone, not the...

Hi all. Please could anyone tell me if they are having problems with easy bruis...

Nanna2024

•8 months ago

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Chest feeling off

Recently was prescribed steroids for 7 days about 2 weeks ago. Last few days my chest just feels off like heavy and as if I’m hungry for air like wanting to...

Recently was prescribed steroids for 7 days about 2 weeks ago. Last few days my ...

Lotti_321-

•8 months ago

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Back to DuoResp

The surgery pharmacist called me today to see how I was getting on after 5.5 weeks on Trimbow 87. I told him that the best I could say was I was no better, so...

The surgery pharmacist called me today to see how I was getting on after 5.5 wee...

Dogsbody2all

•8 months ago

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fit bit

hi everyone I got a fit bit for Christmas and just wanted to share my experience of it, I got it to encourage me to get fitter and lose a bit of weight but...

hi everyone I got a fit bit for Christmas and just wanted to share my experien...

Helloeveryone_

•8 months ago

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Inhalers

I viewed the comments made on Luforbec, people being changed to it from Fostair, due to cost. They spoke about problems they now have with the use of Luforbec....

I viewed the comments made on Luforbec, people being changed to it from Fostair,...

Dtren

•8 months ago

1 Reply

Severe Asthma Survey

We are supporting GSK with a survey on steroid use in severe asthma. On behalf of the pharmaceutical company we are seeking participants to complete a 10...

We are supporting GSK with a survey on steroid use in severe asthma. On behalf o...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•8 months ago

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Trelegy ellipta post inhalation cough anyone?

I have been on this med for one month. I was taking Fostair Nexthaler 100 mgs but post Covid in October I was struggling to recover my lung capacity. I find...

I have been on this med for one month. I was taking Fostair Nexthaler 100 mgs bu...

Virgcal

•8 months ago

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phlegm :/

**sorry for the gross post Hello, just looking to check what is normal. Only diagnosed this year with adult onset asthma after multiple chest infections...

**sorry for the gross post Hello, just looking to check what is normal. Only d...

Pinkdog2024

•8 months ago

7 Replies

peak flow after preventer

Hi, the Respiratory consultant has asked me, by letter, to record my PF after using my preventer (Luforbec). I’m wondering how long to wait after using it to...

Hi, the Respiratory consultant has asked me, by letter, to record my PF after u...

nmcv13

•8 months ago

9 Replies

Asthma Passport

Hi - just wondered if anyone with severe/brittle asthma has an asthma passport that they use in an emergency? I know Guys trialed this a number of years ago,...

Hi - just wondered if anyone with severe/brittle asthma has an asthma passport t...

LottieB36

•8 months ago

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Reliever Inhaler A+LUK

Our relievers pages has been reviewed and updated. It used to be just about the blue reliever but now includes MART and AIR....

Our relievers pages has been reviewed and updated. It used to be just about the ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•8 months ago

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Reliever inhaler with dosage counter

Hi everyone, I’m sure I saw a post on here recently from someone who has been prescribed a new Salamol reliever inhaler a dry powder inhaler with a dosage...

Hi everyone, I’m sure I saw a post on here recently from someone who has been pr...

LizPat30

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Skin Problems

I took 2 doses of Fasenra and now developed Eczema which I NEVER had. Does anyone else have this problem ? Thanks, Maria

I took 2 doses of Fasenra and now developed Eczema which I NEVER had. Does anyo...

cuyperu

•8 months ago

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Asthma + Lung UK Survey

Tell the new government how to help people with lung conditions! For too long, lung health has been sidelined. With a new government in place, now is the time...

Tell the new government how to help people with lung conditions! For too long, ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•8 months ago

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where to live?

since we bought a house 10 minutes from the sea in the Costa Blanca my asthma has been worse. Thinking of moving. I know it depends on many things but where...

since we bought a house 10 minutes from the sea in the Costa Blanca my asthma ha...

Msccruises

•8 months ago

6 Replies

Carbocisteine

Hi. I wonder why the doctor prescribed me carbocisteine for a month when I don't have any problem with mucus because I don't have it. I now have an asthma...

Hi. I wonder why the doctor prescribed me carbocisteine for a month when I don...

ewusia28

•8 months ago

5 Replies

Natural/Home remedies

Does anybody use any natural or home remedies to control their asthma? TIA 🤗

Morgana1979

•8 months ago

28 Replies

X ray

I had a review a week or so back. Been on dupilimab for 18 months or so - on home care so I administer it myself. I explained that I now cough a lot. My FeNo...

I had a review a week or so back. Been on dupilimab for 18 months or so - on hom...

Madbiker1

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Primrose 123

Hello all,I hope you are all doing well, I have missed being on this wonderful forum,& most of all I have missed all you lovely knowledgeable friends, who have...

Hello all,I hope you are all doing well, I have missed being on this wonderful f...

primrose123

•8 months ago

8 Replies

Spam Issues

I have left the spam on the site, rather than instantly remove it, so to ensure that health unlocked and asthma UK, can see the issue Will remove it later.

I have left the spam on the site, rather than instantly remove it, so to ensure ...

Homely2

Administrator•8 months ago

5 Replies

Hackers/spam

My goodness over 30 posts. I presume from hackers or fake profiles. I know the moderators were dealing with the posts and asking HealthUnlocked to look into...

My goodness over 30 posts. I presume from hackers or fake profiles. I know the...

teddyd

•8 months ago

17 Replies

New puffer

Hi, for around 10 years now I have had asthma. Recently, my lung function is dropping. This week it is at 41%. I am having trouble catching my breath, and...

Hi, for around 10 years now I have had asthma. Recently, my lung function is dro...

Willow7733

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Asthma & Lung UK health resources

Please could you take the time to complete this short survey about our health advice resources . It would be incredibly useful for us as we’re trying to learn...

Please could you take the time to complete this short survey about our health a...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•9 months ago

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Anyone on Fostair 109/6? What dose are you on?

Currently on 1 puff twice a day. Haven’t had a flare up in years apart from last month where i think I had Covid. Feeling fine now but Gp wants to increase to...

Currently on 1 puff twice a day. Haven’t had a flare up in years apart from last...

Starlight1987

•9 months ago

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Shoulders

Does anyone else find their shoulder are tense when asthma is playing up? Just recently I've been mostly fine during the day, but afternoon's and evenings are...

Does anyone else find their shoulder are tense when asthma is playing up? Just r...

-Butterfly-

•9 months ago

6 Replies

GP has said I need to switch from Fostair to Luforbec as it’s cheaper - anyone else?

Currently on Fostair 100/6. It’s working perfectly. GP wants to try me on Fostair NEXThaler dry powder inhaler to save plastics and gas emissions. They said if...

Currently on Fostair 100/6. It’s working perfectly. GP wants to try me on Fostai...

Starlight1987

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network

Who are we? Do you have children or grandchildren who are 0-17 and living with asthma? The Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network is a group for you....

Who are we? Do you have children or grandchildren who are 0-17 and living with...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•9 months ago

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Fostair - switch from aerosol inhaler to NEXThaler dry powder inhaler

Gp wants to switch me from the regular aerosol 100/6 inhaler to the dry powder inhaler (NEXThaler). What is everyone’s experience with the nexthaler? Did you...

Gp wants to switch me from the regular aerosol 100/6 inhaler to the dry powder i...

Starlight1987

•9 months ago

14 Replies

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All posts for July 2024

Breathless upon standing in airplane

Thin, fragile skin

Easy bruising

Chest feeling off

Back to DuoResp

fit bit

Inhalers

Severe Asthma Survey

Trelegy ellipta post inhalation cough anyone?

phlegm :/

peak flow after preventer

Asthma Passport

Reliever Inhaler A+LUK

Reliever inhaler with dosage counter

Skin Problems

Asthma + Lung UK Survey

where to live?

Carbocisteine

Natural/Home remedies

X ray

Primrose 123

Spam Issues

Hackers/spam

New puffer

Asthma & Lung UK health resources

Anyone on Fostair 109/6? What dose are you on?

Shoulders

GP has said I need to switch from Fostair to Luforbec as it’s cheaper - anyone else?

Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network

Fostair - switch from aerosol inhaler to NEXThaler dry powder inhaler

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