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asthma as chest tightness
Spirometry normal and mannitol
test
negative?
Peak
flow
doesn't drop much when symptomatic unless severe like with chest infection? I'm just fed up with the severe asthma clinic I'm under : they are trying to confirm my diagnosis but so far everything has shown as normal.
Spirometry normal and mannitol
test
negative?
Peak
flow
doesn't drop much when symptomatic unless severe like with chest infection? I'm just fed up with the severe asthma clinic I'm under : they are trying to confirm my diagnosis but so far everything has shown as normal.
sciencepotato
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 months ago
Peak flow greater AM or PM?
I've seen lots of examples of 'peak flow diaries' or charts etc on line, and I've started one of my own, in an Excel spreadsheet. One thing I noticed was that all the example ones that use a morning and evening reading each day have a lower AM reading and a higher PM reading. Mine are very noticeably
I've seen lots of examples of 'peak flow diaries' or charts etc on line, and I've started one of my own, in an Excel spreadsheet. One thing I noticed was that all the example ones that use a morning and evening reading each day have a lower AM reading and a higher PM reading. Mine are very noticeably
Sansovino1926
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Asthma Community Forum
18 days ago
Breathless but all my vital signs are OK????
I have become very breathless (sturgging to get up the stairs, after a bit of light digging with a trowel etc). My peak flow and oxygen levels are OK so whats going on?
I have become very breathless (sturgging to get up the stairs, after a bit of light digging with a trowel etc). My peak flow and oxygen levels are OK so whats going on?
Active60
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Bronchiectasis Support
24 days ago
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Persistent cough and possible asthma diagnosis
Hello. I’m new here and keen to find out if other people with asthma have experienced the symptoms I have. I have had a persistent cough for about 4 months. Generally I feel a pressure in my chest and lower throat where it feels like a can’t breath. I then cough as this feels like it relieves the pressure
Hello. I’m new here and keen to find out if other people with asthma have experienced the symptoms I have. I have had a persistent cough for about 4 months. Generally I feel a pressure in my chest and lower throat where it feels like a can’t breath. I then cough as this feels like it relieves the pressure
SunnyDaySunshine
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Asthma Community Forum
1 month ago
Chest feeling off
Recently was prescribed steroids for 7 days about 2 weeks ago. Last few days my chest just feels off like heavy and as if I’m hungry for air like wanting to gulp. Before the steroids peak flow had dropped to 60% of best and since finishing them it is 80% but a fews days yo-yoing to 70% of best. Wondering
Recently was prescribed steroids for 7 days about 2 weeks ago. Last few days my chest just feels off like heavy and as if I’m hungry for air like wanting to gulp. Before the steroids peak flow had dropped to 60% of best and since finishing them it is 80% but a fews days yo-yoing to 70% of best. Wondering
Lotti_321-
in
Asthma Community Forum
2 months ago
Trelegy ellipta post inhalation cough anyone?
I have been on this med for one month. I was taking Fostair Nexthaler 100 mgs but post Covid in October I was struggling to recover my lung capacity. I find that for an hour or so after my once a day inhalation I have a tickly cough. I do rinse my mouth out and gargle afterwards.
I have been on this med for one month. I was taking Fostair Nexthaler 100 mgs but post Covid in October I was struggling to recover my lung capacity. I find that for an hour or so after my once a day inhalation I have a tickly cough. I do rinse my mouth out and gargle afterwards.
Virgcal
in
Asthma Community Forum
2 months ago
peak flow after preventer
Hi, the Respiratory consultant has asked me, by letter, to record my PF after using my preventer (Luforbec). I’m wondering how long to wait after using it to repeat my PF? Any ideas? Thanks.
Hi, the Respiratory consultant has asked me, by letter, to record my PF after using my preventer (Luforbec). I’m wondering how long to wait after using it to repeat my PF? Any ideas? Thanks.
nmcv13
in
Asthma Community Forum
2 months ago
Breathing
Hi everyone thanks so much for taking the time to get back to me on my last post . I spoke to my GP this morning and she has suggested using a peak flow meter for 2 weeks to see if there’s a pattern that might suggest asthma and also to take tablets for gastric reflux in case that is causing my continued
Hi everyone thanks so much for taking the time to get back to me on my last post . I spoke to my GP this morning and she has suggested using a peak flow meter for 2 weeks to see if there’s a pattern that might suggest asthma and also to take tablets for gastric reflux in case that is causing my continued
Rosydays
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
2 months ago
Ummm…
Went to see the asthma nurse this week - I’m not getting on with Trimbow - and offered to show her my peak flow diary. ‘Why are you measuring your peak flow?’ she asked, with genuine curiosity. The asthma nurse 😳
Went to see the asthma nurse this week - I’m not getting on with Trimbow - and offered to show her my peak flow diary. ‘Why are you measuring your peak flow?’ she asked, with genuine curiosity. The asthma nurse 😳
Singinglouder
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Asthma Community Forum
3 months ago
Back Again
Hello everyone, sorry in advance for the mammoth post. I was last on this forum about 7-8 years ago in 2015/2016 after my previous symptom free asthma flared up badly and left me very sick (back on inhalers, steroids, and multiple hospital admissions). We managed to get my asthma back under control
Hello everyone, sorry in advance for the mammoth post. I was last on this forum about 7-8 years ago in 2015/2016 after my previous symptom free asthma flared up badly and left me very sick (back on inhalers, steroids, and multiple hospital admissions). We managed to get my asthma back under control
Beth_19
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Asthma Community Forum
3 months ago
Been put on trimbow
Following up to my previous post about well-controlled (or not) asthma, I filled in an online consultation form. Had a phone call from the surgery pharmacy team who suggested I try trimbow. I did explain my concerns about the anticholinergic bit as I had a rough time trying Spiriva in November and
Following up to my previous post about well-controlled (or not) asthma, I filled in an online consultation form. Had a phone call from the surgery pharmacy team who suggested I try trimbow. I did explain my concerns about the anticholinergic bit as I had a rough time trying Spiriva in November and
Dogsbody2all
in
Asthma Community Forum
3 months ago
Had my appointment
Thank you for everyone's advice a few weeks ago. I had my long awaited appointment today. I shared my symptoms, along with frequencies etc. I explained my usual stress response which is very different to the symptoms I'm getting. The Dr listened to my chest, said there wasn't a wheeze but it sounded
Thank you for everyone's advice a few weeks ago. I had my long awaited appointment today. I shared my symptoms, along with frequencies etc. I explained my usual stress response which is very different to the symptoms I'm getting. The Dr listened to my chest, said there wasn't a wheeze but it sounded
Esad
in
Asthma Community Forum
3 months ago
Peak flow meter
Hi all. Has anyone bought a peak flow meter? I use one now and when I blow my measure is 180 max. Now not sure what this means and what colour zone I am in. Please help if you can. Thanks.
Hi all. Has anyone bought a peak flow meter? I use one now and when I blow my measure is 180 max. Now not sure what this means and what colour zone I am in. Please help if you can. Thanks.
chocklate
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 months ago
Defining well controlled asthma
Hi all. I’ve looked around online as to what well controlled asthma is because that’s what we’re supposed to be aiming for, right? Here’s the gist of what I’ve found:- • Few to no symptoms day or night • Perform daily activities without symptoms • Sleeping well • Normal (for you
Hi all. I’ve looked around online as to what well controlled asthma is because that’s what we’re supposed to be aiming for, right? Here’s the gist of what I’ve found:- • Few to no symptoms day or night • Perform daily activities without symptoms • Sleeping well • Normal (for you
Dogsbody2all
in
Asthma Community Forum
3 months ago
Need to Rant. Worried my upcoming Valve Surgery may be cancelled due to getting Bronchitis .
Hi Everyone,I got my date for my Mitral Valve repair for 21st June. I was so pleased that my Surgeon moved me up the waiting list! However after getting my haircut 13 days ago and the Junior who washed my hair and made me tea had a cold ! I dropped the next day . Started my rescue pack of steroids
Hi Everyone,I got my date for my Mitral Valve repair for 21st June. I was so pleased that my Surgeon moved me up the waiting list! However after getting my haircut 13 days ago and the Junior who washed my hair and made me tea had a cold ! I dropped the next day . Started my rescue pack of steroids
Kiki54
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Tight chest/ache but peak flow about the same
Good morning, I am looking for advise for my 16 year old daughter please. She has had asthma since she was 2 years old. For years she was using Clenil ( Quvar 50 in lockdown) and used Ventolins. In Jan and Feb of this years she had a couple of mild asthma attacks which normally could be controlled
Good morning, I am looking for advise for my 16 year old daughter please. She has had asthma since she was 2 years old. For years she was using Clenil ( Quvar 50 in lockdown) and used Ventolins. In Jan and Feb of this years she had a couple of mild asthma attacks which normally could be controlled
Fraggle1234
in
Asthma Community Forum
4 months ago
High Peak Flow but Wheezing and Phlegm x 4+ Months and Intense Fatigue
High Peak Flow but Wheezing and Phlegm x 4+ Months and Intense Fatigue I usually only get asthma as a secondary condition - with hayfever or a chest cold, etc. Since the first week of January, I've had constant fluid on the lungs - now a yellowy brown, which I cough up - but wouldn't say I have a
High Peak Flow but Wheezing and Phlegm x 4+ Months and Intense Fatigue I usually only get asthma as a secondary condition - with hayfever or a chest cold, etc. Since the first week of January, I've had constant fluid on the lungs - now a yellowy brown, which I cough up - but wouldn't say I have a
mmprospers
in
Asthma Community Forum
4 months ago
Causes Of Breathlessness
My asthma used to be simple. Periodic periods of tight chest and breathlessness. Then it worsened and they diagnosed asthma, many hospital visits later and i got up to severe asthma with poor control. Then I realised that my breathlessness was not simply asthma. There were very sharp attacks that
My asthma used to be simple. Periodic periods of tight chest and breathlessness. Then it worsened and they diagnosed asthma, many hospital visits later and i got up to severe asthma with poor control. Then I realised that my breathlessness was not simply asthma. There were very sharp attacks that
Homely2
Administrator
in
Asthma Community Forum
5 months ago
Peak flow app with reminders
Can anyone recommend a peak flow recording app for iPhone that notifies you when it’s time to take a measurement? I’ve been using asthma md but it doesn’t have this feature and I keep forgetting to take my peak flow. Thanks in advance.
Can anyone recommend a peak flow recording app for iPhone that notifies you when it’s time to take a measurement? I’ve been using asthma md but it doesn’t have this feature and I keep forgetting to take my peak flow. Thanks in advance.
lucia_m
in
Asthma Community Forum
5 months ago
Progress at last
Haven’t posted for a long time. Some of you may know that after reaching my goal of a 10k continuous run I contracted COVID in September 2022. Diagnosed with Long Covid in December 2022, really struggled to even walk 400 yards but saw an improvement last Summer and got to Week 7 all be it very slowly
Haven’t posted for a long time. Some of you may know that after reaching my goal of a 10k continuous run I contracted COVID in September 2022. Diagnosed with Long Covid in December 2022, really struggled to even walk 400 yards but saw an improvement last Summer and got to Week 7 all be it very slowly
Phdgranny
Graduate
in
Couch to 5K
5 months ago
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