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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.

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Homely2

Administrator•6 hours ago

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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

•7 hours ago

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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

•1 day ago

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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...

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ALUK_Nurses

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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

•1 day 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-

•2 days ago

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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

•2 days ago

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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•2 days 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

•2 days ago

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Asthma + Lung UK Website

Our website pages on symptoms and types of asthma have been updated, take a look here: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/types-asthma...

Our website pages on symptoms and types of asthma have been updated, take a look...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•3 days ago

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Begum

Hi my asthma really was really bad during having house renovation because of the dust.I was taking my reliever twice a day but i had to use salbutamol quite...

Hi my asthma really was really bad during having house renovation because of th...

coco78

•3 days ago

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consultant wants to reduce inhaler

Hello everyone I'm a lifelong asthmatic (42 now), had plenty of A&E visits as a child before my asthma stabilised as I got older. Then in my early twenties it...

Hello everyone I'm a lifelong asthmatic (42 now), had plenty of A&E visits as a...

ccccc

•3 days ago

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asthma flair up

hi has anyone else in England been having breathing difficulty with the constant change in weather I’ve been struggling the past couple of days with mine even...

hi has anyone else in England been having breathing difficulty with the constant...

Helenb88

•4 days ago

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Trimbow 87/5/9

HiI have been taking trimbow 87/5/9 for several days. So far I haven't noticed any improvement. I don't know why the specialist prescribed a low dose for me...

HiI have been taking trimbow 87/5/9 for several days. So far I haven't noticed ...

ewusia28

•5 days ago

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Night cramp and preventer inhaler

Hi I was using Relivar for few years as a preventer for Brittle Asthma. I developed a very coarse throat and so GP changed inhaler to LUFORBEC. I no longer...

Hi I was using Relivar for few years as a preventer for Brittle Asthma. I develo...

wozwell

•6 days ago

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Think we've been hacked

Seems to be a lot of Chinese posts. Never seen before. We might have been scammed

Seems to be a lot of Chinese posts. Never seen before. We might have been scamme...

Cavmad

•6 days ago

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Breztri

I have difficulty with the Breztri dispenser not the medication. I do the necessary weekly maintenance. But too often it dispenses nothing and the dial...

I have difficulty with the Breztri dispenser not the medication. I do the neces...

parra

•6 days ago

1 Reply

Salbutamol & leg cramps.

Hello everyone, I've had a recent diagnosis of Asthma & was given two Salbutamol inhalers about a month ago. They seem to help the wheezing and coughing but...

Hello everyone, I've had a recent diagnosis of Asthma & was given two Salbutamol...

Corgilover32

•7 days ago

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Asthma and Allergies But Low IgE?

Hello! I have have suffered with hay fever for many years now and asthma linked to my allergies. I recently saw my ENT consultant as my hay fever has been out...

Hello! I have have suffered with hay fever for many years now and asthma linked ...

Hidden

•7 days ago

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Asthma

Hi, everyone please I'm asking for advice my son has had asthma he had been taking ventolin many years now, but when I back UK now two years GP gives...

Hi, everyone please I'm asking for advice my son has had asthma he had been taki...

17Mohammmed

•8 days ago

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Berberine

I’ve been reading this may be beneficial for asthmatics. Has anyone tried this please?

I’ve been reading this may be beneficial for asthmatics. Has anyone tried this p...

Lynneypin

•8 days ago

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What is the best asthma COPD treatment?

The best treatment for asthma and COPD depends on individual needs and severity. In general, inhaled corticosteroids provide effective control along with...

The best treatment for asthma and COPD depends on individual needs and severity....

romankenndy

•9 days ago

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swollen, sore glands by earlobes

For last 6 to 9 months the glands just behind both my earlobes have been swollen and very sore. I don't have any infection, temperature is normal, just the...

For last 6 to 9 months the glands just behind both my earlobes have been swollen...

Tiggertheterrier

•10 days ago

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Shops and Candles

I am getting really irritated by my local shops. The local pharmacy now sells perfume, with samples people use in the pharmacy. The local card shop sells...

I am getting really irritated by my local shops. The local pharmacy now sells pe...

Homely2

Administrator•10 days ago

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Anything I can do to help?

I have spent the last 4 years with constant issues with my chest. Asthma playing up, constant chest infections, requiring over 14 or 15 lots of antibiotics...

I have spent the last 4 years with constant issues with my chest. Asthma playing...

MissNyxiie

•10 days ago

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Ventolin vs salamol.

I had been taking ventolin for many years. Doctors changed it to salamol. I have tried this for months and occasionally got ventolin when I repeatedly asked....

I had been taking ventolin for many years. Doctors changed it to salamol. I have...

Wouldntitbenice

•10 days ago

19 Replies

Spiriva

Coughing and wheezing more after 10 days of spiriva. How long does it take to have full effect? Thanks

Coughing and wheezing more after 10 days of spiriva. How long does it take to ha...

Msccruises

•11 days ago

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Ummm…

Went to see the asthma nurse this week - I’m not getting on with Trimbow - and offered to show her my peak flow diary. ‘Why are you measuring your peak flow?’...

Went to see the asthma nurse this week - I’m not getting on with Trimbow - and o...

Singinglouder

•12 days ago

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Constant asthma flare ups

Hi guys I just did my a levels and in September I went on a trip to Switzerland and when I came back I had this terrible cough. I was prescribed antibiotics...

Hi guys I just did my a levels and in September I went on a trip to Switzerland ...

okkjh

•13 days ago

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best inhaler for ashtma/copd overlap

I have ashtma already and currently take fostair also ,I am in the process of awaiting a ct scan result for COPD as well,what inhaler do people find the most...

I have ashtma already and currently take fostair also ,I am in the process of aw...

Scampiharris1

•13 days ago

9 Replies

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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

Asthma + Lung UK Website

Begum

consultant wants to reduce inhaler

asthma flair up

Trimbow 87/5/9

Night cramp and preventer inhaler

Think we've been hacked

Breztri

Salbutamol & leg cramps.

Asthma and Allergies But Low IgE?

Asthma

Berberine

What is the best asthma COPD treatment?

swollen, sore glands by earlobes

Shops and Candles

Anything I can do to help?

Ventolin vs salamol.

Spiriva

Ummm…

Constant asthma flare ups

best inhaler for ashtma/copd overlap

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