I recently saw a consultant at hospital re my poor peak flow scores, needing reliever inhaler several times a day I was asked to take a FENO test which I failed after several attempts.. I'm now waiting for a CT scan and lung function tests and to see consultant in 8 weeks
I have asthma and am on Trimbow inhaler and use Pulmoclear in nebuliser for helping clear mucus
Just wondering what's ahead as I know I get breathless with very little exertion
Sorry I can't help you from experience. It must feel a very uncertain time for you. Are you able to contact the Asthma and Lung UK nurse for advice. They may be able to help you.
Thank you I may try them
0300 222 5800
Thank you I did ring them a couple of years ago ( about a grandson and found them helpful)
If it’s any thing like me CT scan, broncoscopy, 12 lead ECG, ultrasound on heart, blood tests. There are a lot of things that can cause breathlessness any lung/chest conditions and heart issues.
Some of that sounds scary !
they will be very thorough, so try not to get too anxious if possible! The CT scan will be really helpful. I am waiting for FENO at the moment.
Hoping that the tests provide you with a diagnosis and targeted treatment.
do phone the helpline 0300 222 5800 as I have found their advice invaluable over the years.
Thank you The FENO test was fine I just coulldn't get the clouds to move !
Have you been diagnosed with COPD too? From my understanding, asthma can be relieved with inhalers (which is why the do a reversability test) so your lungs should have been able to complete the Feno test? Also, again, I am no expert but I thought that mucus was COPD related rather than asthma?
I do have asthma - it's what else I have they are wanting to identify..
Apologies, I thought that you meant that asthma was causing your symptoms. Many people have asthma/COPD overlap. Hopefully your CT scan will reveal what's causing them. Good luck.
Thank you I am not comfortable at being confined to small space so not sure how I will be with that
I had a full lung function test at my local hospital recently and I was fine with the Feno test but when they put me into that cubicle and told me that they were stopping my oxygen I just panicked and couldn't go through with it. The guy who was doing the tests was very kind to me and wrote down that the machine was playing up and that's why I couldn't complete the test rather than saying that I refused so I certainly know how you feel about that!
Oh dear... But does that mean that you will be recalled for the test!
Yes everyone I meet has been very kind and supportive even though they seem rushed off their feet with too much to do and not enough time..
Hopefully not. I've got an appointment to see the Respiratory Consultant next month so I'm guessing that she's got all the information that she needed.
We've gone off track a bit, talking about me 😏 I'm not sure what further lung function tests they will do as you seem to have had much the same ones as me but perhaps someone on here knows more? Again, I hope that after all your tests and your appointment, they will be able to give you something to improve your condition and let us know how it goes?
All the best.
Jan xx
Thank you Once I know what's what I am sure I will feel better and more in control
That's what I'm hoping for too, so good luck to both of us 🤞🤞 xx
Thank you Have received date for scan at end of October so a way to go but hope all goes well for you
Asthma can cause mucous too
I didn't know that. I know 2 people with asthma and neither of them have that problem so I assumed that mucus was just COPD related. Thanks for sharing, I've learnt something new.
I suppose it depends on level of inflammation. X
I can cough up lots of mucus and that's before an infection
Do u also have salbutamol inhaler
Yes and salbutamol nebules as needed
I struggle to control feno clouds,not easy x
I kept being told try harder! And was reduced to long coughing fit
Update on Trelegy v Fostair
Not coughing up gunk anymore...
DIAGNOSIS????????????????
Stopping all inhalers after 10 years!
Asthma and colomycin
