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Chest infection

Hi peeps, i have been diagnosed with a chest infection got antibiotics and steroids. But still struggling to breathe. Is this normal.

Hi peeps, i have been diagnosed with a chest infection got antibiotics and stero...

Tracy1973

•6 years ago

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Heat and asthma not a good combination

Hi folks I’m new to this page, how are you’s all dealing with the heat and your asthma. I have been ill for over a week now with a chest infection and my...

Hi folks I’m new to this page, how are you’s all dealing with the heat and your...

Kerryl

•6 years ago

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This heat has kicked my asthma off and I have been told its best to stay in!!

Hope you are all doing OK and stay well with this heat everyone

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•6 years ago

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Spiriva Respimat problem

Hello I can't get the unit to produce a mist.... :-/ This is only the second time fo me of using this (was on the spiriva handihaler for years before...

Hello I can't get the unit to produce a mist.... :-/ This is only the second ti...

Joan_Public

•6 years ago

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Hospital

Early this morning I was rushed to hospital in blue lights not breathing hug asthma attack and anaphylactic shock

Early this morning I was rushed to hospital in blue lights not breathing hug ast...

Lene-Alice

•6 years ago

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Anyone know of any campsites where campfires / bbq's are restricted?

Hi, I've not posted before but was after some advice. The last time we went camping my daughter's asthma got worse at night because of campfires / bbq's. We...

Hi, I've not posted before but was after some advice. The last time we went cam...

BlueSkies11

•6 years ago

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Steroids

Our daughter is currently on 6 steroids for 5 days and to say things are tough is an understatement. Her emotions are all over the place poor little thing and...

Our daughter is currently on 6 steroids for 5 days and to say things are tough i...

Moos_mumma

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Air Purifiers

Lots of information about a possible forthcoming panic situation with pollen and thunderstorms. I am a chronic asthmatic with bronchiectasis and wonder if...

Lots of information about a possible forthcoming panic situation with pollen and...

Sylvsmum

•6 years ago

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Latest advice for stepping up and down inhalers.

Where would I find the latest advice for stepping up and down inhalers? Currently on Fostair 200/6 nexthaler two puffs twice a day and monkelaust. (Since...

Where would I find the latest advice for stepping up and down inhalers? Current...

elanaoali

•6 years ago

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Outcome of my consultant appointment

I have been waiting for my appointment to see the consultant at my local hospital and the day finally arrived on Wednesday. It was his last appointment and he...

I have been waiting for my appointment to see the consultant at my local hospita...

elanaoali

•6 years ago

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Irritated.

I've continually tried to 'unsubscribe' yet emails continue which is extremely irritating. My username is "Precious1" and I would appreciate action to be taken...

I've continually tried to 'unsubscribe' yet emails continue which is extremely i...

Precious1

•6 years ago

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Upper airway or throat?

I was wondering if anyone mainly gets issues with their very upper airway, i.e just below their throat? My lungs are good lately, but my breathing seems a tiny...

I was wondering if anyone mainly gets issues with their very upper airway, i.e j...

jamiepanic

•6 years ago

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Panic!! Hand Luggage Help

Hello everyone! I am going on hols Saturday am and looking to take all my medicines in my bag in hand luggage. Does anyone know if this is ok? I haven't...

Hello everyone! I am going on hols Saturday am and looking to take all my medic...

Prestart55

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Hot Weather & Asthma

Hi everyone 😁 I'm new on here 😜 How is everyone finding the hot weather and asthma? I'm finding it a bit of a struggle up and down days, just wondering how...

Hi everyone 😁 I'm new on here 😜 How is everyone finding the hot weather and as...

Olivia22

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Stopping Spiriva

Hi everyone I hoping someone has some advice! At my last asthma review last year I was told to reduce my inhalers ( stop Spiriva but continue with ventolin &...

Hi everyone I hoping someone has some advice! At my last asthma review last year...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Inhalers are my problem

Please bear with me. I am 61 years of age. I have had a problem with lack of energy for a while. Last year I started to also have a bad cough in the morning,...

Please bear with me. I am 61 years of age. I have had a problem with lack of en...

ohdearherewegoagain

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Recent flare up

Hi guys, Very new to this and keen to get a view from those with similar experiences. I was diagnosed with asthma when wasaround 8/9 years old, but never had...

Hi guys, Very new to this and keen to get a view from those with similar experi...

cris0105

•6 years ago

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Stopping Brown Inhaler

I was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma aged 40 around 30 years ago. I played rugby till I was 60. I do tend to get chest infections in winter but respond...

I was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma aged 40 around 30 years ago. I play...

Noddy66

•6 years ago

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bbpv

does anyone suffer from vertigo my and if so how long does it last and do you find that Serc work

does anyone suffer from vertigo my and if so how long does it last and do you fi...

Aisling30

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Long Acting Beta Agonists & Reflux

Well thats my sixth 3 day trial with no Serevent and I had little reducing to zero reflux so somehow it is the culprit. I have read about LABAs possibly doing...

Well thats my sixth 3 day trial with no Serevent and I had little reducing to ze...

Beans1980

•6 years ago

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Yay!! 👩🏻‍🎓 (and a little nay 😷🤧😒). Anyone have some Xolair advice aka illness?

It’s official! I’m graduating with a 2.1 in osteopathy (integrated masters)! It’s taken me 7 years (3 years more than plan due to my asthma spiralling out of...

It’s official! I’m graduating with a 2.1 in osteopathy (integrated masters)! It’...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•6 years ago

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Wooooooooooo!

So I had my appointment with the difficult asthma team yesterday and at first it looked like we were going to be stuck without any progress or change to...

So I had my appointment with the difficult asthma team yesterday and at first it...

Js706

•6 years ago

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Inhaler trials Alvesco and reflux with Seretide Serevent

After going round in circles for about 3 years now I can say with alot of certainty that the common denominator in my reflux struggles is the LABA Serevent....

After going round in circles for about 3 years now I can say with alot of certai...

Beans1980

•6 years ago

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Does being vegan help

Evening, Does anyone know if being Vegan can help asthma ? Thanks in advance 😊

Evening, Does anyone know if being Vegan can help asthma ? Thanks in advance �...

Zstar

•6 years ago

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Montelkast Singulair and reflux indigestion

Has anybody linked their reflux or any stomach issues with Montelukast? It's the only thing I've not tried cutting out but there seems to be reports of it...

Has anybody linked their reflux or any stomach issues with Montelukast? It's the...

Beans1980

•6 years ago

18 Replies

How to keep your spirits up when asthma is bad

Hi all, I'm now past the bit where it seems my asthma is life threatening, and I have a range of breathing exercises as well as medication to try to get me...

Hi all, I'm now past the bit where it seems my asthma is life threatening, and I...

AimeeCardiff

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Pip is so tough to get

Been refused afew times as I have mental health issues. If you can get dressed yourself and wash and don't need turning in the night then you may get some...

Been refused afew times as I have mental health issues. If you can get dressed y...

Certificate

•6 years ago

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Certificate my silly question

How do you message private messages?!!!

Certificate

•6 years ago

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What does bronco asthma poor control mean?

No doctors file and also on consultant notes, just found out that I've not got any allergies to set asthma off

No doctors file and also on consultant notes, just found out that I've not got a...

Certificate

•6 years ago

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should i go hospital?

For the past few days, I have been feeling my chest is becoming tight and feels like I have fluid in my lungs. Today, my dad noticed that my breathing was...

For the past few days, I have been feeling my chest is becoming tight and feels ...

inflamed99

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2018

Chest infection

Heat and asthma not a good combination

This heat has kicked my asthma off and I have been told its best to stay in!!

Spiriva Respimat problem

Hospital

Anyone know of any campsites where campfires / bbq's are restricted?

Steroids

Air Purifiers

Latest advice for stepping up and down inhalers.

Outcome of my consultant appointment

Irritated.

Upper airway or throat?

Panic!! Hand Luggage Help

Hot Weather & Asthma

Stopping Spiriva

Inhalers are my problem

Recent flare up

Stopping Brown Inhaler

bbpv

Long Acting Beta Agonists & Reflux

Yay!! 👩🏻‍🎓 (and a little nay 😷🤧😒). Anyone have some Xolair advice aka illness?

Wooooooooooo!

Inhaler trials Alvesco and reflux with Seretide Serevent

Does being vegan help

Montelkast Singulair and reflux indigestion

How to keep your spirits up when asthma is bad

Pip is so tough to get

Certificate my silly question

What does bronco asthma poor control mean?

should i go hospital?

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2018

Chest infection

Heat and asthma not a good combination

This heat has kicked my asthma off and I have been told its best to stay in!!

Spiriva Respimat problem

Hospital

Anyone know of any campsites where campfires / bbq's are restricted?

Steroids

Air Purifiers

Latest advice for stepping up and down inhalers.

Outcome of my consultant appointment

Irritated.

Upper airway or throat?

Panic!! Hand Luggage Help

Hot Weather & Asthma

Stopping Spiriva

Inhalers are my problem

Recent flare up

Stopping Brown Inhaler

bbpv

Long Acting Beta Agonists & Reflux

Yay!! 👩🏻‍🎓 (and a little nay 😷🤧😒). Anyone have some Xolair advice aka illness?

Wooooooooooo!

Inhaler trials Alvesco and reflux with Seretide Serevent

Does being vegan help

Montelkast Singulair and reflux indigestion

How to keep your spirits up when asthma is bad

Pip is so tough to get

Certificate my silly question

What does bronco asthma poor control mean?

should i​ go hospital?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

As we look ahead to the Easter period many are thinking about travelling to visit family. Do you consider travel insurance for asthma ?

Topics

Archive

should i go hospital?