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What allergies should I be tested for?

Hi, I don't believe my asthma is allergy based as it only triggers after a viral cold and then lasts a few months. I am now 5 months after a mild cold and...

Hi, I don't believe my asthma is allergy based as it only triggers after a vir...

perryg1

•1 month ago

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Asthma and sport

Hi, hope everyone is keeping well. At the start of this year, my daughter had several flare ups and after several appointments and inhalers to try she is now...

Hi, hope everyone is keeping well. At the start of this year, my daughter had s...

Fraggle1234

•1 month ago

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Fostair 100/6 inhaler.

I have been asthmatic from 3 years of age, I am now 74 years of age and over the last couple of years my asthma has been getting worse. I have just finished...

I have been asthmatic from 3 years of age, I am now 74 years of age and over the...

Ferry1973

•1 month ago

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prednisolone and head aches

I hate it these steroid tablets give me such severe headaches I can’t handle it although I need them for asthma exacerbation. Is anyone else getting headaches?...

I hate it these steroid tablets give me such severe headaches I can’t handle it ...

Pinkyboo28

•1 month ago

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how do I get myself referee to an asthma specialist

currently only liasing with asthma nurse at gp but I feel it’s beyond severe at this point and it’s taking over my life

currently only liasing with asthma nurse at gp but I feel it’s beyond severe at ...

Pinkyboo28

•1 month ago

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Introduction

Hi All, I like a lot of you have asthma, it started to flair up in 2015. Over the years I worked in textiles, in total about 15 years. After leaving is when I...

Hi All, I like a lot of you have asthma, it started to flair up in 2015. Over t...

Kenjo51

•1 month ago

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Severe Asthma Survey

We are conducting research into severe asthma on behalf of a pharmaceutical company and we are seeking participants to complete a 10-minutes online survey. Our...

We are conducting research into severe asthma on behalf of a pharmaceutical comp...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 month ago

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Has anyone had their asthma improve after using Xolair?

hello everyone! My doctor is thinking of starting me on allergy shots. (Since I have a pet) Has anyone had their asthma improve with this? Thank you in......

hello everyone! My doctor is thinking of starting me on allergy shots. (Since I ...

xxxedusaxxx

•1 month ago

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is anyone receiving pip due to asthma ?

it is severely affecting my day to day life and taking over but I am suppose to try and get back to work but not sure how to navigate round this. NHS website...

it is severely affecting my day to day life and taking over but I am suppose to ...

Pinkyboo28

•1 month ago

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Trimbow

Hi.i just wanted to share as if I can make anybodies life with asthma easier I will. 3 months ago I was given the.option to try Trimbow triple inhaler and...

Hi.i just wanted to share as if I can make anybodies life with asthma easier I w...

Oscarpebbles2021

•1 month ago

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montelukast side effects

I’ve heard this tablet comes with a lot of side effects I know everyone is different but please share your experiences with this medication. I’m very worried...

I’ve heard this tablet comes with a lot of side effects I know everyone is diffe...

Pinkyboo28

•1 month ago

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Peak flow - best of 3 (or more?)

Had an asthma diagnosis for 8 years, recently told I have COPD, and prescribed Spiriva inhaler on top of Fostair. I noticed Boots had an offer on Omron peak...

Had an asthma diagnosis for 8 years, recently told I have COPD, and prescribed S...

Sansovino1926

•1 month ago

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Inhaler and taste

Hello, I’m currently taking Seretide 50 Evohaler, always with an aero chamber. Despite this, I find a lot of the medicine ends up on my mouth, especially my...

Hello, I’m currently taking Seretide 50 Evohaler, always with an aero chamber. ...

Hayman111

•1 month ago

1 Reply

do you use your inhaler with the chamber or on its own

which do you feel is more affective

Pinkyboo28

•1 month ago

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Asthma Treatment mepolizumab

I was diagnosed difficult to control astgma in 2018. My asthma had been unsteady over the last couple of years with frequent hospital admissions. 3 within 1...

I was diagnosed difficult to control astgma in 2018. My asthma had been unsteady...

Scoobs87

•1 month ago

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Luforbec makes me cough

I’ve recently been changed from fostair to luforbec and had had difficulties taking it. It feels like an irritant, it’s painful when it hits my lungs and I...

I’ve recently been changed from fostair to luforbec and had had difficulties tak...

Geordiespanner

•1 month ago

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Just been given Lubfobec - is it effective?

I have been using Clenil for years as a preventative inhaler and have just recently been told I have to swap to Lubfobec and not have ventolin any more. I'm...

I have been using Clenil for years as a preventative inhaler and have just recen...

trueroox

•1 month ago

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Tezelumab (Tespire)

I have had my first injection today. Fingers crossed it works ! How long does it take before you start feeling the benefits? Any problems /side effects?

I have had my first injection today. Fingers crossed it works ! How long does it...

Annezac

•1 month ago

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Asthma stigma..

Hi Everyone Hope you are all doing well?🙂 Why is it that so much of our society doesn’t take asthma seriously? I am so worn out by flippant comments and...

Hi Everyone Hope you are all doing well?🙂 Why is it that so much of our socie...

Pipsqueak77

•1 month ago

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Hirsutism caused by Fostair Inhaler

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago and used a total of 4 doses of Fostair inhaler per day. However, the hair on my body and face grew,...

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago and used a total of 4 d...

xxxedusaxxx

•1 month ago

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Breathless Survey A+LUK

A lung condition diagnosis can help explain why people feel breathless, but it doesn’t go deep enough. Scientists and researchers have barely scratched the...

A lung condition diagnosis can help explain why people feel breathless, but it d...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 month ago

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How has your preventer inhaler changed your breathing?

I’ve been on a preventer inhaler for 2 years (Fostair). I’m curious to know if others have noticed any specific differences in their breathing since being out...

I’ve been on a preventer inhaler for 2 years (Fostair). I’m curious to know if o...

Starlight1987

•1 month ago

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laryngospasm

I have had small bouts of laryngospasm before over the years just with saliva swallowing or drinking but not often but after bronchitis some weeks ago coughing...

I have had small bouts of laryngospasm before over the years just with saliva sw...

Cerist

•1 month ago

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air physio

Hi , hope everyone is well. I keep getting targeted adverts online for a devise called an air physio which you blow into and supposedly helps bring up mucus. I...

Hi , hope everyone is well. I keep getting targeted adverts online for a devise ...

Jamesd1234

•1 month ago

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MONTELUKAST and FOSTAIR are they still the best ?

I have been on Montelukast and using Fostair 100 for 3.5 years and was happy with the result but over the last year I seem to be coughing and have mucus coming...

I have been on Montelukast and using Fostair 100 for 3.5 years and was happy wit...

blackmememe

•1 month ago

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Covid

Has anyone had Covid recently and found it’s hit them much harder than previous bouts? I’m wondering if it’s because it’s been a year since I was last...

Has anyone had Covid recently and found it’s hit them much harder than previous ...

Gymbearo

•2 months ago

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Types of asthma

I was diagnosed with non specific asthma 2 years ago at 69. My type starts with a tickle in the throat, coughing and sadly incontinence. My dad a smoker had...

I was diagnosed with non specific asthma 2 years ago at 69. My type starts with ...

Msccruises

•2 months ago

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bruised ribs and asthma

hi I took a tumble off my Mtb and bruised my ribs….it hurts a lot. I’m struggling to use my inhaler, breathing deeply is tricky. Any helpful ideas gratefully...

hi I took a tumble off my Mtb and bruised my ribs….it hurts a lot. I’m struggl...

Molmo

•2 months ago

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Asthma and diet

As someone diagnosed with eosinophilic asthma I have found if I cut down on junk food my symptoms are not as bad.Has anybody else found this?

As someone diagnosed with eosinophilic asthma I have found if I cut down on junk...

Madbiker1

•2 months ago

9 Replies

ventolin inhalour

hi ihave copd and rely heavily on my ventolin inhalour, recently however the surgery is telling me that the government are making it difficult for people using...

hi ihave copd and rely heavily on my ventolin inhalour, recently however the sur...

debsterin

•2 months ago

19 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for August 2024

What allergies should I be tested for?

Asthma and sport

Fostair 100/6 inhaler.

prednisolone and head aches

how do I get myself referee to an asthma specialist

Introduction

Severe Asthma Survey

Has anyone had their asthma improve after using Xolair?

is anyone receiving pip due to asthma ?

Trimbow

montelukast side effects

Peak flow - best of 3 (or more?)

Inhaler and taste

do you use your inhaler with the chamber or on its own

Asthma Treatment mepolizumab

Luforbec makes me cough

Just been given Lubfobec - is it effective?

Tezelumab (Tespire)

Asthma stigma..

Hirsutism caused by Fostair Inhaler

Breathless Survey A+LUK

How has your preventer inhaler changed your breathing?

laryngospasm

air physio

MONTELUKAST and FOSTAIR are they still the best ?

Covid

Types of asthma

bruised ribs and asthma

Asthma and diet

ventolin inhalour

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