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Further update on formal level one capability meeting

I have received my report from personnel saying that I will have a further 2 days added to my triggers absence points but that I have been served with an...

I have received my report from personnel saying that I will have a further 2 day...

Mayneffy

•19 days ago

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Asthma-safe kitchen cleaners

Hello all, hoping you have some wisdom for me. I used to clean my kitchen with white vinegar, which my lungs were fine with. I have just moved into a house...

Hello all, hoping you have some wisdom for me. I used to clean my kitchen with ...

JazzySalmon

•22 days ago

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Electricity North West

Are you based in the North West of England and have asthma or another lung condition? If you are, please ensure that you are signed up to our partner...

Are you based in the North West of England and have asthma or another lung condi...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•22 days ago

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symbicort turbohaler 200/6 clicking error please help!

My nurse has put me on the Symbicort AIR regime and it’s going really well. However something in my head told me this morning that I should be hearing the...

My nurse has put me on the Symbicort AIR regime and it’s going really well. Howe...

Maxwantspizza

•23 days ago

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symbicort 400/12

Hi , I hope everyone is well. I have recently been changed from symbicort 200/6 - 4 puffs morning and night, to symbicort 400/12 - 2 puffs morning and night....

Hi , I hope everyone is well. I have recently been changed from symbicort 200/6...

Jamesd1234

•23 days ago

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Darren (Rallyingman)

Hi just like to introduce myself , but first of all thanks for accepting me. I'am 59 year old and got medically retired from royal mail nearly 3 years ago...

Hi just like to introduce myself , but first of all thanks for accepting me. I'...

Hogrider

•24 days ago

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Salamol

Why is my salamol not working after I clean it every week there is loads in it I've had to get another one but I think my doctor thinks it should of not gone...

Why is my salamol not working after I clean it every week there is loads in it I...

Jal12

•24 days ago

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Asthma + Lung UK WhatsApp Service

Did you know that if you have COPD or asthma, you can contact our helpline on WhatsApp? Our Respiratory Nurse Specialists are on hand to answer your questions...

Did you know that if you have COPD or asthma, you can contact our helpline on Wh...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•25 days ago

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Asthma review by questionnaire

Has anyone else been asked to fill in a questionnaire on line for their asthma review? I'm not sure if it's one that is unique to Scotland but it only seems...

Has anyone else been asked to fill in a questionnaire on line for their asthma r...

Stoer

•25 days ago

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what tests are available?

hi, I’ve had Bronchiectasis for as long as I can remember. Infections becoming more frequent but I have no contact with Consultant for up to date management....

hi, I’ve had Bronchiectasis for as long as I can remember. Infections becoming ...

Chest1

•26 days ago

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new diagnosis

hi I’m new to this just been diagnosed and could use some advice from people that have asthma thanks

hi I’m new to this just been diagnosed and could use some advice from people tha...

Christmasy

•27 days ago

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Manitol challenge

Has anyone had a manitol challenge before. I am having one tomorrow morning. Do not know what to expect and therefore I very nervous

Has anyone had a manitol challenge before. I am having one tomorrow morning. Do...

Naturesvalley

•27 days ago

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Does a course of prednisilone help either persistent clear mucus from lungs?

I suffer from coughing up clear mucus, mainly in winter. Asthma medications don’t seem to help but my GP prescribed pred. 🤞🤞

I suffer from coughing up clear mucus, mainly in winter. Asthma medications don’...

QueenMary2

•27 days ago

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Types of Asthma

I sometimes think I have two different types of asthma. I have two inhalers alvesco and fostair mart plus spiriva. This year half way through the winter they...

I sometimes think I have two different types of asthma. I have two inhalers alv...

Homely2

Administrator•28 days ago

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Life with a lung condition survey

We know that people with lung conditions aren’t receiving the care they need and deserve. We’re fighting tirelessly to change this – but we need your help. We...

We know that people with lung conditions aren’t receiving the care they need and...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•29 days ago

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Soprobec- Clenil

Good morning, Can anyone tell me if Soprobec is the same as Clenil and if the dose is the same strength, Thank you

Good morning, Can anyone tell me if Soprobec is the same as Clenil and if the d...

Phealth2009

•29 days ago

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Asthma and smoking

hi all, so I am having a tough time at the moment. I do smoke and I do have anxiety along with the asthma so these don’t help. I’m trying to stop smoking...

hi all, so I am having a tough time at the moment. I do smoke and I do have anxi...

Ash123445

•30 days ago

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Change from Fostair to Trimbow

I have recently been changed from a fostair inhaler to trimbow. Initially I felt positive, I was less breathless on exertion. After a few days I started to get...

I have recently been changed from a fostair inhaler to trimbow. Initially I felt...

1Ruth1

•1 month ago

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Asthma Triggers

What are asthma triggers? Do you know your asthma triggers? Knowing what your triggers are can help you avoid them. Find out what the most common asthma...

What are asthma triggers? Do you know your asthma triggers? Knowing what your ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 month ago

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Advice / support

Hi i am Sonya Severe brittle asthmatic with severe ILO and bronchomalasia was on ECMO 2016 been ventilated many times I have been on all the biologics of...

Hi i am Sonya Severe brittle asthmatic with severe ILO and bronchomalasia was ...

Davenpos

•1 month ago

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Child (7year old) inhaler usage in school

Hi there, My son has asthma and recently he's been asking for his inhaler lots in school when we think maybe it's not needed. He has been having several puffs...

Hi there, My son has asthma and recently he's been asking for his inhaler lots i...

Jokateg

•1 month ago

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Chest muscle pain

Hi, I am on Montelukast and Trimbow. At the moment I am also taking Doxycycline for a chest infection. I am no longer coughing as much but I’m finding my...

Hi, I am on Montelukast and Trimbow. At the moment I am also taking Doxycycline...

Alith2

•1 month ago

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Night time waking possibly asthma or acid reflux

I have had two times where I have woken up in the last few weeks. The first time I woke up 4 times 1 hour apart. I used my inhaler each time and went back to...

I have had two times where I have woken up in the last few weeks. The first time...

Snowdrop27

•1 month ago

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Not knowing when to go to the doctors or not

I’m still new to my asthma diagnosis but I don’t know if I should go to hospital or just manage at home a lot. As soon as I get a cold my breathlessness gets...

I’m still new to my asthma diagnosis but I don’t know if I should go to hospital...

PetiteBelle

•1 month ago

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Do sinus rinses clear stubborn gunk at back of nose and throat?

Just that really. Had several courses of prednisolone and doxycycline over Christmas, January and February after chest infections after catching colds, I used...

Just that really. Had several courses of prednisolone and doxycycline over Chris...

Itswonderful

•1 month ago

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Respiratory Dates This Week

Good Morning, just raising awareness of some dates in the respiratory calendar this week that may affect some our users or you might know someone who would...

Good Morning, just raising awareness of some dates in the respiratory calendar t...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 month ago

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Pneumonia Right Lung

What a struggle! I haven't been this sick in an age! I was sent to our local SDEC unit who were superb. Unbeatable. I had two full blood tests and the...

What a struggle! I haven't been this sick in an age! I was sent to our local...

ilovesun

•1 month ago

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On Tezspire and having bad flare ups

I have recently started Tezspire just taken my 3rd injection. Basically since my first injection in December I've been ill every month! I have just started...

I have recently started Tezspire just taken my 3rd injection. Basically since my...

wooders09

•1 month ago

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WhatsApp update

Just a reminder about our whatsapp provision for support with your asthma and now including COPD. The WhatsApp service is available Monday-Friday 9-5pm with...

Just a reminder about our whatsapp provision for support with your asthma and no...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 month ago

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Child diagnosed with asthma update

FYI - Our website content about 'Getting your child diagnosed with asthma' has been updated to align with the NICE 2024 asthma guidelines. Please take a look...

FYI - Our website content about 'Getting your child diagnosed with asthma' has...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•1 month ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2025

Further update on formal level one capability meeting

Asthma-safe kitchen cleaners

Electricity North West

symbicort turbohaler 200/6 clicking error please help!

symbicort 400/12

Darren (Rallyingman)

Salamol

Asthma + Lung UK WhatsApp Service

Asthma review by questionnaire

what tests are available?

new diagnosis

Manitol challenge

Does a course of prednisilone help either persistent clear mucus from lungs?

Types of Asthma

Life with a lung condition survey

Soprobec- Clenil

Asthma and smoking

Change from Fostair to Trimbow

Asthma Triggers

Advice / support

Child (7year old) inhaler usage in school

Chest muscle pain

Night time waking possibly asthma or acid reflux

Not knowing when to go to the doctors or not

Do sinus rinses clear stubborn gunk at back of nose and throat?

Respiratory Dates This Week

Pneumonia Right Lung

On Tezspire and having bad flare ups

WhatsApp update

Child diagnosed with asthma update

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