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Does this sound like asthma?

Hi everyone. My son has had on-off breathing problems since he was about 1.5 but we've never been given a definative answer as to whether he has asthma or...

Hi everyone. My son has had on-off breathing problems since he was about 1.5 bu...

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my asthma is 100% better

were do i start well last month i got a call from a company telling me i had won a prize draw i thought yeah right iv never one anything any way cut to the...

were do i start well last month i got a call from a company telling me i had wo...

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Tired since last week

Is it just me or is the present damp and dreich weather making you feel exhausted? I thought my asthma came under 'Well controlled' as there have been no...

Is it just me or is the present damp and dreich weather making you feel exhauste...

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overweight?

Hi i'm new to this forum but have suffered with asthma now for 16 yrs now i'm now 32 . I'm very active and never let asthma control me but as over the years i...

Hi i'm new to this forum but have suffered with asthma now for 16 yrs now i'm no...

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hospital

I have been struggling for last 3 years with infections and asthma playing me up. had numerous courses of steroids and antibiotics. this month though i have...

I have been struggling for last 3 years with infections and asthma playing me up...

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another asthma attack I get so scared and in tears

had a bit of a rough morning and a realy good day only to have a bad asthma attack again.I wish they would stop.after beeing in hosp twice and came out tues I...

had a bit of a rough morning and a realy good day only to have a bad asthma atta...

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respiratory specialist consultant

has anyone been referred to a respiratory specialist consultant from their usual consultant???? i'm quite nervous and wondering if anyone has had any experence...

has anyone been referred to a respiratory specialist consultant from their usual...

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GUIDING -Crystal Palace

Are there any guiders here that are going to Crystal Palace next Saturday for the Centenary launch? Im quite excited but also quite nervous so many people...

Are there any guiders here that are going to Crystal Palace next Saturday for th...

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Peak flow meter

Was given a peak flow meter to use at home.what is a normal reading and what would be a problem ? X

Was given a peak flow meter to use at home.what is a normal reading and what wou...

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The Middle of Nowhere

A strange question, but I think there are some people who live in quite remote areas here who may be able to help or others may have similar experiences. I...

A strange question, but I think there are some people who live in quite remote a...

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GP appointment following Asthma attack.....

following my previous message re 3 yr old having his first asthma attack and being hospitalized for it.. What happens next? Have made an appointment for GP...

following my previous message re 3 yr old having his first asthma attack and bei...

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Other People

Just curious... What reactions have people here had from the general public if you've had an obvious/severe asthma attack? I was on the train today having...

Just curious... What reactions have people here had from the general public if ...

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First consultant appointment, what to expect?!

After yet another admission the hosptial have finally agreed to move my appointment forward with the consultant so i shall be seein her this tuesday! What...

After yet another admission the hosptial have finally agreed to move my appointm...

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Probs with Pred reduction?

Hiya, my son is currently to get off Pred (Again), but is having strange side effects. Don't know if this is due to reducing or whether he's just being......

Hiya, my son is currently to get off Pred (Again), but is having strange side ef...

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A n E

When I went A n E sunday with breathing problems my dad told them at the desk ,only to tell me sit down and will be called.20 mins later same again my dad told...

When I went A n E sunday with breathing problems my dad told them at the desk ,o...

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SAME OLD SPRAYS

When I first developed asthma as a child in the 1950's there were no sprays that could stop an attack in its tracks-merely a slow-acting pink tablet which I...

When I first developed asthma as a child in the 1950's there were no sprays that...

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New and trying to learn

I've just started getting asthma, at 48, and I'm still trying to learn how I will need to manage it. I've learned a lot from reading here, but one thing I've...

I've just started getting asthma, at 48, and I'm still trying to learn how I wil...

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whats going on?

Hi Everyone, Just a general wondering! Recently Ive been feeling symptomatic at certain times in the day, every day, which seems quite strange. I first get...

Hi Everyone, Just a general wondering! Recently Ive been feeling symptomatic at...

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wondering whats going on

had a really weird week my 6 yr old has severe asthma her sister is 8 and has never suffered but on friday had an attack for the first time and has had 3...

had a really weird week my 6 yr old has severe asthma her sister is 8 and has ne...

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first asthma attack

3 yr old has had asthma symptoms for a while. Dr always said that he was 2 young for a dx of Asthma, and that it was croup. He has only ever sufferd with a...

3 yr old has had asthma symptoms for a while. Dr always said that he was 2 yo...

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Hygiene Hand Gel

Hi guys, Am I the only person that has problems with the smell of hygiene gel triggering asthma. It gets right under my wig (so-to-speak). The Cuticura gel...

Hi guys, Am I the only person that has problems with the smell of hygiene gel tr...

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allergy question

i have amoungst other allegies, an allergy to dogs. i work in a lab and last week was using dog serum. i am sure i had a reaction to this (sneezing, itchy...

i have amoungst other allegies, an allergy to dogs. i work in a lab and last wee...

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Very Happy....Just found a new asthma doctor after moving...

Hi guys, So I was really worried about switching asthma doctors when I moved to North Carolina as I had always seen the same allergist who diagnosed me in...

Hi guys, So I was really worried about switching asthma doctors when I moved to...

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seretide 500

sorry to be a pest but have just been to doctors for the second time in 2 wks , last week he gave me some steroids and amoxicillin my chest never really...

sorry to be a pest but have just been to doctors for the second time in 2 wks , ...

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back in to hospital with breathing problems .Thankyou asthma uk members who gave me advise x

got admitted sunday with breathing probs and the blood test they did was high and told got a clot in lungs again.had scan and injections.The scan was ok but...

got admitted sunday with breathing probs and the blood test they did was high an...

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe.....

The funniest joke at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed: ""Hedgehogs. Why can't they just share the hedge?

The funniest joke at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed: ...

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•15 years ago

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Moan coming sorry (can we teach a and e doc to read.)

No offence meant to those who are medical personal on this site but when ended up in anad e again on fri am was prepared with list of meds on repeat and what...

No offence meant to those who are medical personal on this site but when ended u...

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Pseudomonas

ater two seven day spell in local hospital because of above, I have finished course of iv antibiotics, now have been given a nebulizer three times a day for...

ater two seven day spell in local hospital because of above, I have finished cou...

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Quinine Works

I know many have often said they are not sure if quinine works myself included. Well 2 weeks ago I ran out in my favour I always seem to have several partially...

I know many have often said they are not sure if quinine works myself included. ...

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Fat Face!

Hello, am fed up today i woke up and could not open my right eye and the right side of my face had dropped and was at least twice its normal size. Aargh! Was...

Hello, am fed up today i woke up and could not open my right eye and the right s...

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for August 2009

Does this sound like asthma?

my asthma is 100% better

Tired since last week

overweight?

hospital

another asthma attack I get so scared and in tears

respiratory specialist consultant

GUIDING -Crystal Palace

Peak flow meter

The Middle of Nowhere

GP appointment following Asthma attack.....

Other People

First consultant appointment, what to expect?!

Probs with Pred reduction?

A n E

SAME OLD SPRAYS

New and trying to learn

whats going on?

wondering whats going on

first asthma attack

Hygiene Hand Gel

allergy question

Very Happy....Just found a new asthma doctor after moving...

seretide 500

back in to hospital with breathing problems .Thankyou asthma uk members who gave me advise x

Edinburgh Festival Fringe.....

Moan coming sorry (can we teach a and e doc to read.)

Pseudomonas

Quinine Works

Fat Face!

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