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Concerned teaching assistant

Just listened to PM's announcement and feeling worried as I'm a teaching assistant in a secondary school in Dudley which only yesterday entered tier 2. As a...

Just listened to PM's announcement and feeling worried as I'm a teaching assista...

MissPiggy-13

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Asthma and Finger Nails

Hi all, I have a very random question. I’ve noticed that my finger nails are very thin and curl up at the ends. I put this down to chemical damage from...

Hi all, I have a very random question. I’ve noticed that my finger nails are ve...

MrsCMK

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Montelukast and peakflow.

My asthma is treating me gently just now, long may it continue. It is not quite perfect, but no worries. One odd thing I have noticed recently is that my pf...

My asthma is treating me gently just now, long may it continue. It is not quite ...

Wheezycat

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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First stay in hospital with asthma

I was admitted to hospital Wednesday after having trouble with uncontrolled asthma for three months. I had used ten puffs of ventolin. Sat quietly for half...

I was admitted to hospital Wednesday after having trouble with uncontrolled asth...

Dizzy412

•3 years ago

9 Replies

tickle or pinch and cough

hi, lately in the last 3 weeks i have a problem with my throat, i feel like a pinch or tickle, and then to feel better i get a cough once or twice, before it...

hi, lately in the last 3 weeks i have a problem with my throat, i feel like a p...

damiante

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Oximetry, any recommendations for which one?

Hi, an asthma nurse has just recommended that I have an oximetre at home. I started looking on line but it’s a minefield! Can anyone recommend one that is...

Hi, an asthma nurse has just recommended that I have an oximetre at home. I star...

MMBJI

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Nebulisers at home advice.

During the beginning of the covid pandemic I had several saver asthma attacks leading me to be sent to hospital, because I was caughing with them putting a...

During the beginning of the covid pandemic I had several saver asthma attacks le...

Lindsay717

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Frustrated and apparently over medicated

I've just had a frustrating call with the respiratory consultant. In the 7 months since I caught covid I've had 3 courses of pred, vast quantities of...

I've just had a frustrating call with the respiratory consultant. In the 7 mont...

Glty

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Could Steroids have masked having Covid?

So following on from my last post when I said I’d had an asthma flare due to my sinuses...I’m now left guessing if I’ve had Covid? My husband has tested...

So following on from my last post when I said I’d had an asthma flare due to my ...

JustR

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Alternative to prednisone?

Hello Do any of you know an alternative to prednisone for asthma flare ups? I’m swearing I’ll never ever take it again after a huge impact on my mental...

Hello Do any of you know an alternative to prednisone for asthma flare ups? I...

Emzcat41

•3 years ago

7 Replies

SOB and cough

Hi, I’m new here and just want some advise. My wife has had SOB and cough. She has been to hospital and they have done CT scan and X-ray. CT scan showed...

Hi, I’m new here and just want some advise. My wife has had SOB and cough. She h...

Ash2226

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Scottish tier system update

You might have seen in the news that a new tier system is being introduced in Scotland from Monday to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’ll consist of...

You might have seen in the news that a new tier system is being introduced in Sc...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

Asthma and urticaria

Hi everyone! Does anyone differ with asthma and urticaria? If so what medications have worked for you? Thanks 😊

Hi everyone! Does anyone differ with asthma and urticaria? If so what medication...

Sunnydays1982

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Prednisolone how long does it take?

Hi, I've recently had an asthma attack due to inhaling some van clutch fumes. I've had tests done in a hospital and after a few trips to a and e the doctors...

Hi, I've recently had an asthma attack due to inhaling some van clutch fumes. I'...

reidie01

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Who treats ACOS

I am beginning to go in circles with my exacerbations and not getting support from my GP. I am trying to find if there are pulmonologist in the U.K.,...

I am beginning to go in circles with my exacerbations and not getting support fr...

B_Asthma

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Took a few puffs of symbicort turbuhaler

I kinda blanked and dint realized a twisted to many times after i opened it(started it) will i be ok?

I kinda blanked and dint realized a twisted to many times after i opened it(star...

Sammiebkl

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Allergic to inhalers. Is there an alternative?

Is there an alternative to inhaling the clenil and salbutamol? They give me so much trouble. My job is lecturing and I constantly have a croaking voice due...

Is there an alternative to inhaling the clenil and salbutamol? They give me so ...

JackLina

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Bit of an update and a query

Hi all, hope you’re doing good. So I went to back to the GP after a week of prednisolone, peak flow diary and ventolin and he thinks from the steroids and...

Hi all, hope you’re doing good. So I went to back to the GP after a week of pre...

LeiLey

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Anyone use walking aids for their asthma

I am in hospital again, after another severe attack. Really struggling to recover, have seen speech and language, respiratory physio and OT. They’ve...

I am in hospital again, after another severe attack. Really struggling to recove...

Titch1908

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Bronchiomalacia

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Bronchiomalacia, having had asthma since I was a child. Does anybody else have this condition and any tips to help relieve the...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Bronchiomalacia, having had asthma since I was a ...

garywake

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Burning lungs when/after exercising. Anyone got suggestions?

I was diagnosed as asthmatic roughly one year ago, prior to which I was exercising 5 days a week. Following numerous medicine combinations, I finally got my...

I was diagnosed as asthmatic roughly one year ago, prior to which I was exercisi...

PaulTifosi

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Not sure how to explain this!

So the past couple of weeks I thought my asthma was playing up. Breathing getting difficult etc. Then I have realised it's not my asthma but seems to be some...

So the past couple of weeks I thought my asthma was playing up. Breathing getti...

DeanSamson

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Sodium cromoglycate

I have just received a letter from my consultant saying they are going to ask my GP to start me on sodium cromoglycate inhaler and uniphyllin. I am currently...

I have just received a letter from my consultant saying they are going to ask my...

Stephxmx

•3 years ago

9 Replies

How long do side effects last after stopping using inhalers

I switched over from Flixotide to Qvar 10 days ago to check if my burning back pain is related to flixotide. My asthma seems to be less controlled on Qvar...

I switched over from Flixotide to Qvar 10 days ago to check if my burning bac...

Polzovatel

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone been switched from QVAR to Kelhale?

Hi, I've been on QVAR100 for a few years now and it's one that has really worked well for me. I recently had an asthma review where the nurse said I was doing...

Hi, I've been on QVAR100 for a few years now and it's one that has really worked...

Finn1510

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Covid test a child for every cough?!

Hi everyone, quick question if I may. My daughter (12) , like so many others, suffers with her asthma throughout the year but especially in the autumn &...

Hi everyone, quick question if I may. My daughter (12) , like so many others, su...

Grizzlydoris

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Flu vaccination

I have been vaccinated against flue several times and always responded to it with flu or cold like symptoms. My husband, who has no Asthma felt very unwell for...

I have been vaccinated against flue several times and always responded to it wit...

Red247

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Worsening asthma during peri menopause/menopause?

Has anyone’s asthma gotten worse during their peri menopause. I have had asthma since my mid 30’s and had very little problem managing it up until recently....

Has anyone’s asthma gotten worse during their peri menopause. I have had asthma...

Jashlee

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Does anyone have a 2 year old with viral wheeze/asmtha?

Millie has been suffering with viral wheeze episodes from the age of around 1 year, she was prescribed the blue inhaler for these attacks and ended up in...

Millie has been suffering with viral wheeze episodes from the age of around 1 ye...

Lindsay8347

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Medisafe app

Hi, earlier this year I was prescribed a lot of meds and was worried about forgetting to take them at the right time of the day. I then found a great phone...

Hi, earlier this year I was prescribed a lot of meds and was worried about forge...

Bubblemum

•3 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for October 2020

Concerned teaching assistant

Asthma and Finger Nails

Montelukast and peakflow.

First stay in hospital with asthma

tickle or pinch and cough

Oximetry, any recommendations for which one?

Nebulisers at home advice.

Frustrated and apparently over medicated

Could Steroids have masked having Covid?

Alternative to prednisone?

SOB and cough

Scottish tier system update

Asthma and urticaria

Prednisolone how long does it take?

Who treats ACOS

Took a few puffs of symbicort turbuhaler

Allergic to inhalers. Is there an alternative?

Bit of an update and a query

Anyone use walking aids for their asthma

Bronchiomalacia

Burning lungs when/after exercising. Anyone got suggestions?

Not sure how to explain this!

Sodium cromoglycate

How long do side effects last after stopping using inhalers

Has anyone been switched from QVAR to Kelhale?

Covid test a child for every cough?!

Flu vaccination

Worsening asthma during peri menopause/menopause?

Does anyone have a 2 year old with viral wheeze/asmtha?

Medisafe app

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