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DuoResp

I've just been put on it two weeks ago...Will it put weight on me+

Nocturn

•15 hours ago

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Steroids

My Asthma has not been under control for a year or more now on Trimbow highest, tried Carbesteine Nacys Montelucast etc using Blue inhaler in day plus normal...

My Asthma has not been under control for a year or more now on Trimbow highest, ...

trace58

•19 hours ago

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flare up

Hi Folks I have not had a flare up in the past 3 years. Have been working from home in that time which has removed me the majority of triggers. However I...

Hi Folks I have not had a flare up in the past 3 years. Have been working from...

City77

•1 day ago

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Asthma flare up

Hi all im having an asthma flare up coughing a lot and getting sob went to walk in centre and they did chest x ray ive got a bit of infection at bottom of my...

Hi all im having an asthma flare up coughing a lot and getting sob went to walk ...

Dibster

•2 days ago

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Dymista

Hi! I’ve been using Dymista spray for years, but it doesn’t seem to work as well anymore. My ENT doctor prescribed an increased dose: 2 sprays per nostril in...

Hi! I’ve been using Dymista spray for years, but it doesn’t seem to work as well...

Acio

•2 days ago

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Asthma Flare Up Advice

**Moderator note: to those replying, please avoid giving medical advice or suggesting specific treatments, whether they're prescribed, over the counter,...

**Moderator note: to those replying, please avoid giving medical advice or sugge...

Allbranuser

•2 days ago

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prednisolone taper

I am sorry, folks, for another confused post. TLDR: how hard was it for you to taper to zero prednisolone, and how did you know between "toughing it out"...

I am sorry, folks, for another confused post. TLDR: how hard was it for you to t...

runcyclexcski

•2 days ago

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anyone else getting repeat pressure to lower your dose

I wrote here previously about my issues with the asthma nurse at my surgery. After a big drama I was changed to lufrobec. It gives me a bit of a cough but...

I wrote here previously about my issues with the asthma nurse at my surgery. Aft...

Lemonade91

•2 days ago

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Fostair and skin problems

I was changed from Fostair inhaler in lock down by a pharmacist who told me he was reviewing my medication and put me on Trimbow. I never felt well on the...

I was changed from Fostair inhaler in lock down by a pharmacist who told me he w...

Aldersey

•4 days ago

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Double antihistamines in pregnancy

Has anyone been on double dose of antihistamines in pregnancy and everything was OK? I took one claritin daily with my first child but my asthma got worse...

Has anyone been on double dose of antihistamines in pregnancy and everything was...

sciencepotato

•5 days ago

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First severe asthma attack, when will I feel better/tips to help?

Hi allI've had asthma my whole adult life but lately it's been getting a lot worse. I have been on strongest version of trimbow for last couple of years and...

Hi allI've had asthma my whole adult life but lately it's been getting a lot wor...

Pepper86

•6 days ago

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Nobody likes my respirator.

I got sick of holding my breath and dodging people and areas when I go to stores, now i wear this around my neck, and hold it up if someone is reeking of...

I got sick of holding my breath and dodging people and areas when I go to store...

Marktime

•6 days ago

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Chemical Allergy, Asthma or both?

Something at my sister's house always gets me, it's like a chemical allergy that burns my eyes nose throat lungs mouth everything within 15 min. This time I...

Something at my sister's house always gets me, it's like a chemical allergy that...

Marktime

•6 days ago

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Is all of this normal? I’m new to this.

Hi everyone, I’ve been given a steroid inhaler for asthma last week. I did peak flow recordings for 2 weeks with a Salbutamol inhaler and the GP prescribed me...

Hi everyone, I’ve been given a steroid inhaler for asthma last week. I did peak...

FernLeaves

•7 days ago

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A+LUK Focus Group

Would you like to join our discussion group about resources to help people stop smoking and vaping? We’re improving our web information and printed booklet...

Would you like to join our discussion group about resources to help people stop ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•7 days ago

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Health Advice Update

The Asthma + Lung UK website page on information about chest infections (for all lung conditions, including asthma) has been updated recently - take a look...

The Asthma + Lung UK website page on information about chest infections (for all...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•8 days ago

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trouble correlating peak flow with symptoms

I have naturally big lungs and my baseline peak flow is 850 which is 25% higher than predicted for my height, age and gender. My specialist accepts this (took...

I have naturally big lungs and my baseline peak flow is 850 which is 25% higher...

runcyclexcski

•8 days ago

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Cough for three months but all tests drawing a blank. Any ideas?

Hi all, I caught a cold/cough around November time, just a seasonal virus, nothing serious. I took a Covid test at the time, which was negative. But the cough,...

Hi all, I caught a cold/cough around November time, just a seasonal virus, nothi...

SingleCatLady

•10 days ago

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Advocating for yourself in hospital

Hi there first time poster here! Picture of one of my hospital lunches for tax purposes! just wondered if anyone has any advice for self advocating when...

Hi there first time poster here! Picture of one of my hospital lunches for tax p...

Wheezy-penguin

•10 days ago

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Asthma Detective Academy - A+LUK Parent Carer Network Event

Asthma Detectives Academy: Investigating asthma for 8-11 year olds Are you 8 - 11 years old, or new to asthma? Do you, your sibling or a friend have...

Asthma Detectives Academy: Investigating asthma for 8-11 year olds Are you 8 - ...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•11 days ago

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medication on holiday flight

I am due to fly in about 4 weeks. I have an injection of Nucala due when I am away. Wondering if this would be a problem at the airport scanning ?? Any help...

I am due to fly in about 4 weeks. I have an injection of Nucala due when I am aw...

Kniterbug

•12 days ago

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Dupixent and asthma flare

I've been on Dupixent for three months now I take it every 14 days but when it gets down to the last four or five days my symptoms start coming back, this...

I've been on Dupixent for three months now I take it every 14 days but when it ...

Marktime

•12 days ago

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Worried about level one formal absence review

I've been informed today that I will be having a level one absence review meeting in a few weeks. I had a period of absence in Feb 24 due to viral infection...

I've been informed today that I will be having a level one absence review meetin...

Mayneffy

•12 days ago

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Afib!

Hi all- I was in the hospital over Christmas with influenza A/pneumonia. It was rough. While there initially I went into afib but resolved rest of stay and no...

Hi all- I was in the hospital over Christmas with influenza A/pneumonia. It was...

Hateasthma1

•14 days ago

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London Marathon

Join Asthma + Lung UK at The TCS London Marathon, the world’s greatest marathon! We are looking for some keen cheerers to join us at our cheer points on race...

Join Asthma + Lung UK at The TCS London Marathon, the world’s greatest marathon!...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•14 days ago

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Fostair 100/6 nexthaler

Started this inhaler on Friday after being moved from clenil as it wasn't controlling my asthma. On 1 puff morning and 1 puff evening MART regime and 6 puffs...

Started this inhaler on Friday after being moved from clenil as it wasn't contro...

Hidden

•15 days ago

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Flying with asthma

Hope everyone is well. I used to fly regularly once upon a time(over a decade ago). My last flight was when I had asthma early days which wasn’t well...

Hope everyone is well. I used to fly regularly once upon a time(over a decade a...

Saj123456

•15 days ago

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Can you help? - Easy Read Information

Do you use easy read information? We’re improving our easy read information about asthma and other lung conditions, and we’d love your input! Easy read is...

Do you use easy read information? We’re improving our easy read information ab...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•15 days ago

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Bisoprolol and asthma

Hallo thereTo cut a long story short,three weeks ago I had quite a serious heart event ( ventricular tachycardia) and have been prescribed 2.5 mg of...

Hallo thereTo cut a long story short,three weeks ago I had quite a serious heart...

Wheezy54

•15 days ago

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Steroids and heart problems

I’m worrying myself today about side effects of prednisolone and inhaled steroids etc, I have a steroid card and had quite a few weeks of high dose...

I’m worrying myself today about side effects of prednisolone and inhaled steroid...

Ladypig8

•16 days ago

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Asthma Community Forum

DuoResp

Steroids

flare up

Asthma flare up

Dymista

Asthma Flare Up Advice

prednisolone taper

anyone else getting repeat pressure to lower your dose

Fostair and skin problems

Double antihistamines in pregnancy

First severe asthma attack, when will I feel better/tips to help?

Nobody likes my respirator.

Chemical Allergy, Asthma or both?

Is all of this normal? I’m new to this.

A+LUK Focus Group

Health Advice Update

trouble correlating peak flow with symptoms

Cough for three months but all tests drawing a blank. Any ideas?

Advocating for yourself in hospital

Asthma Detective Academy - A+LUK Parent Carer Network Event

medication on holiday flight

Dupixent and asthma flare

Worried about level one formal absence review

Afib!

London Marathon

Fostair 100/6 nexthaler

Flying with asthma

Can you help? - Easy Read Information

Bisoprolol and asthma

Steroids and heart problems

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