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Odd PEF readings

Hi - new here and I have a query about some recent PEF readings. So I was only diagnosed with asthma in October, and it’s been relatively uncontrolled since...

Hi - new here and I have a query about some recent PEF readings. So I was only ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Tight throat, phlegmy and blocked nose

Hi all So I feel like my breathing is restricted again, I always seem to have a tight throat and I do have a lot of mucus in my throat and every day my nose...

Hi all So I feel like my breathing is restricted again, I always seem to have a...

ash6

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Prednisone in the evening?

Has anyone any experience of taking a rescue course of prednisone in the evening instead of morning? My symptoms are always worse in the evening. It was...

Has anyone any experience of taking a rescue course of prednisone in the evening...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

19 Replies

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Asthma Newby Seeking Advice

I’m relatively new to the problems with Asthma and would be grateful for some advice. I was diagnosed with Asthma 4 years ago and for the majority of that time...

I’m relatively new to the problems with Asthma and would be grateful for some ad...

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•4 years ago

9 Replies

Possible Steps Forward

After going upto the Respiratory dept Wed, I maybe getting an answer as to why I've had this cough this bad for 2.5 yrs, it seems like it's a combination of a...

After going upto the Respiratory dept Wed, I maybe getting an answer as to why I...

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•4 years ago

12 Replies

First snowfall with Asthma

I woke up with snow falling and I wasn't able to breathe a great deal and I am just starting to feel better but I am still struggling with my asthma but it is...

I woke up with snow falling and I wasn't able to breathe a great deal and I am j...

Hidden

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Rant warning!!!

I am having an annoying situation with my asthma. Since October, or longer, I have really struggled when walking at normal speed especially if it is cold or...

I am having an annoying situation with my asthma. Since October, or longer, I ha...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

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1 STEP FORWARD AND 3 BACK LEVEL 5 ASTHMA

WELL ITS THE LAST STAND before some more serious steps I thought so many times i was getting better only to be kicked back down again asthma for only 7 years...

WELL ITS THE LAST STAND before some more serious steps I thought so many times i...

Gerl

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Hint of possible Metformin Benefit for Oral Steroid (i.e. Pred) Users

Below link to small study hints at a possible benefit of Metformin for Oral Steroid Users. https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/steroids/85082

Below link to small study hints at a possible benefit of Metformin for Oral Ster...

Matman

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Bronchoscopy

If anyone has had a bronchoscopy it would be really appreciated if you are able to give me information about it thank you!

If anyone has had a bronchoscopy it would be really appreciated if you are able ...

worrier96

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Cleaning chemical reaction

Another cleaning chemical reaction! Only been back at work for 2weeks following a severe viral asthma attack and unfortunately have reacted to the ward...

Another cleaning chemical reaction! Only been back at work for 2weeks following ...

lindaolde

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Treatment Query

Hi, Have just received letter from hospital confirming aspergillus & because of high IgE levels still can't try Omailzumab, Voriconazole has now been...

Hi, Have just received letter from hospital confirming aspergillus & because of...

Lhasa3

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Any advice welcome

I’ve been diagnosed with adult onset asthma a four years ago. I’m 54. Diagnosed after a respiratory tract infection- no spiromtry or other tests I’ve read...

I’ve been diagnosed with adult onset asthma a four years ago. I’m 54. Diagnosed ...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

33 Replies

I’m sick

My asthma is normally very well controlled and I usually only need to take about two puffs of Ventolin per week, plus my preventer. I’ve had two regular...

My asthma is normally very well controlled and I usually only need to take about...

golden-retriever

•4 years ago

11 Replies

So itchy

Today I'm so itchy. My throat/mouth has been itchy for a couple of days and I've been sneezing so I though I was coming down with a cold or something, but that...

Today I'm so itchy. My throat/mouth has been itchy for a couple of days and I've...

-Butterfly-

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Coronavirus - travelling to Thailand

Does anyone know if people with asthma are more at risk with Coronavirus? I’m Traveling to Thailand in June and it’s a worry. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks...

Does anyone know if people with asthma are more at risk with Coronavirus? I’m Tr...

rebekah123

•4 years ago

26 Replies

check my own breathing

Hi i was told in 2016 that had moderate copd l have had many different inhalers in that time then l was given Trimbow which l find very good but l would like...

Hi i was told in 2016 that had moderate copd l have had many different inhalers ...

huyton174

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Nebulisers for emergency treatment of asthma

Hello, I am a final year design student at Brunel University and I am working on a project to redesign the existing nebuliser masks used by the ambulance...

Hello, I am a final year design student at Brunel University and I am working o...

1609294

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Horse allergy and home situation

Hello, I am not very active on here, apologies...but I dip in and out from time to time. I am keen to pick your brains about my home situation; My issue is...

Hello, I am not very active on here, apologies...but I dip in and out from time ...

ju-ju-

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Theophyllin, possibly having to.give up work and newly diagnosed with VCD

I have recently had Uniphyllin added in to the mix (started about 5weeks ago?). Started on the lowest dose of 200mg BD. Blood results last week showed not at...

I have recently had Uniphyllin added in to the mix (started about 5weeks ago?). ...

Ghoulette

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Trying to figure this out?

Hi. Ive had allergic asthma for years but careful had no attacks for years. Last year moved into house with mold & got diagnosed with severe asthma. Taking...

Hi. Ive had allergic asthma for years but careful had no attacks for years. Last...

water_juggler

•4 years ago

5 Replies

To Much Medication !!

All the pills and inhalers I use make me quite nauseous at times. Does anyone have any secret remedies to overcome this. Would much appreciate any advice.

All the pills and inhalers I use make me quite nauseous at times. Does anyone ha...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

does anyone think long acting steroid inhalers eg flutiform etc can cause/bring on acid reflux/stomach issues? or antibiotics?

Hi for a couple of years i have had stomach acid issues, I can be fine for several months and then out of the blue im doubled over with a stomach ache in the...

Hi for a couple of years i have had stomach acid issues, I can be fine for sever...

Polly44

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Quorn asthma cause?

Have been trying to trace why I developed asthma late on life. Recently had a really bad bout of stomach pains and violent sickness after eating Quorn and on...

Have been trying to trace why I developed asthma late on life. Recently had a re...

Palette

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Astmha medication question?

Montekulast has caused projectile vomitting for me. Has it for anyone else?

Hansylou

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Bad Viral Infectuon exasperated my Ashtma

Hi all Anyone one this site had s bad chest infection in the past few weeks..I am London based ..caught a nasty virus a s ended up in hospital for 4...

Hi all Anyone one this site had s bad chest infection in the past few weeks..I a...

Wrighty2018

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Change in Peak Flow Readings

I take my peak flow readings 3 times a day and record the best of the 3 blows. The reading first thing in the morning is always the lowest which I believe is...

I take my peak flow readings 3 times a day and record the best of the 3 blows. T...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Sudafed

Hi all. I’ve recently quit smoking and my sinuses are a bit inflamed. As is also my chest - last week taking my preventive inhaler physical hurt. I’ve popped...

Hi all. I’ve recently quit smoking and my sinuses are a bit inflamed. As is also...

Thommo90

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Inhalers to be reduced!!!

Just returned from Annual asthma review- slightly confused.!! I am an Elite Master competitive swimmer 59 yrs and clock some 36km per week. I've been...

Just returned from Annual asthma review- slightly confused.!! I am an Elite Mas...

stealthman

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Looking for advise

I'm just wandering if someone can advise me I have copd and recently have had a number of flare ups, I had to have a meeting at work yesterday and been issues...

I'm just wandering if someone can advise me I have copd and recently have had a ...

Bolton-Lass

•4 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for February 2020

Odd PEF readings

Tight throat, phlegmy and blocked nose

Prednisone in the evening?

Asthma Newby Seeking Advice

Possible Steps Forward

First snowfall with Asthma

Rant warning!!!

1 STEP FORWARD AND 3 BACK LEVEL 5 ASTHMA

Hint of possible Metformin Benefit for Oral Steroid (i.e. Pred) Users

Bronchoscopy

Cleaning chemical reaction

Treatment Query

Any advice welcome

I’m sick

So itchy

Coronavirus - travelling to Thailand

check my own breathing

Nebulisers for emergency treatment of asthma

Horse allergy and home situation

Theophyllin, possibly having to.give up work and newly diagnosed with VCD

Trying to figure this out?

To Much Medication !!

does anyone think long acting steroid inhalers eg flutiform etc can cause/bring on acid reflux/stomach issues? or antibiotics?

Quorn asthma cause?

Astmha medication question?

Bad Viral Infectuon exasperated my Ashtma

Change in Peak Flow Readings

Sudafed

Inhalers to be reduced!!!

Looking for advise

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