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What is Peak Flow?
There seems to be a lot of confusion of what peak flow is, how it works and what is a ‘good’ score so I thought I’d make a post on it! WHAT IS PEAK FLOW? Firstly peak flow (PF) can also be called peak expiratory flow (PEF) or peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) so any and all of these abbreviations means
There seems to be a lot of confusion of what peak flow is, how it works and what is a ‘good’ score so I thought I’d make a post on it! WHAT IS PEAK FLOW? Firstly peak flow (PF) can also be called peak expiratory flow (PEF) or peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) so any and all of these abbreviations means
EmmaF91
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
I am new to this site. I have asthma and bronchiectasis. I could do with some advice as to what I should ask the consultant. Please
Diagnosed with bronchiectasis in February and after lung function tests with Asthma. I am having a telephone consultation with the respiratory consultant on Tuesday. I have no idea what to ask her. Could someone please help me. Thanks
Diagnosed with bronchiectasis in February and after lung function tests with Asthma. I am having a telephone consultation with the respiratory consultant on Tuesday. I have no idea what to ask her. Could someone please help me. Thanks
Ruby1949
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Care package after severe asthma attack
Hi. I am currently in hospital after having an asthma attack, and was on a ventilator for 3 days. Does anyone know what to expect from a 'care package', and what I need to ask for? I need a letter from a asthma professional or GP to support my application to move to a ground floor flat (I'm currently
Hi. I am currently in hospital after having an asthma attack, and was on a ventilator for 3 days. Does anyone know what to expect from a 'care package', and what I need to ask for? I need a letter from a asthma professional or GP to support my application to move to a ground floor flat (I'm currently
99Poke
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
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Learning about Asthma through Covid-19
Hello, I can honestly say, that I have learnt more about my asthma in the 3 or so months since the pandemic started than anyone ever told me about it in the 20 years prior. When suddenly I was classed as "vulnerable" I did some searching to find out why. Turns out I really didn't (don't?) understand
Hello, I can honestly say, that I have learnt more about my asthma in the 3 or so months since the pandemic started than anyone ever told me about it in the 20 years prior. When suddenly I was classed as "vulnerable" I did some searching to find out why. Turns out I really didn't (don't?) understand
_Badger_
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma inhaler side effects
My asthma is well controlled and I take one puff of fostair 100/6 (I’ve had asthma for about a year now.) I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with negative side effects from their inhaler? I think I have some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism (weight gain, tiredness, slightly low heart rate).
My asthma is well controlled and I take one puff of fostair 100/6 (I’ve had asthma for about a year now.) I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with negative side effects from their inhaler? I think I have some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism (weight gain, tiredness, slightly low heart rate).
ARC727
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Severe Asthma Registry??
Hi All I have recently been asked for permission to have my details entered onto a Severe Asthma Registry. I have given the ok but have never heard of such a registry before. Is anyone else on this register? And if so have you ever had any feed back/useful/helpful info from it? Many thanks! Take care
Hi All I have recently been asked for permission to have my details entered onto a Severe Asthma Registry. I have given the ok but have never heard of such a registry before. Is anyone else on this register? And if so have you ever had any feed back/useful/helpful info from it? Many thanks! Take care
Pipsqueak77
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
AUKs face mask exemption graphic
Hi all. Another copy and paste from the Facebook page but hope this helps with some of the anxiety over face masks: “The government have said that people with asthma who find face coverings make it harder for them to breathe do not need to wear one, but we know lots of you have said that you feel nervous
Hi all. Another copy and paste from the Facebook page but hope this helps with some of the anxiety over face masks: “The government have said that people with asthma who find face coverings make it harder for them to breathe do not need to wear one, but we know lots of you have said that you feel nervous
EmmaF91
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma treatments and stress fractures
Hi, Hope everyone is staying safe. I have severe asthma and was on high dose pred for many months last year and many other times. About 1 year ago I started jogging a little in the hope it might improve my fitness post a bad asthma exacerbation but I developed really awful hip pain. Dr advised given
Hi, Hope everyone is staying safe. I have severe asthma and was on high dose pred for many months last year and many other times. About 1 year ago I started jogging a little in the hope it might improve my fitness post a bad asthma exacerbation but I developed really awful hip pain. Dr advised given
asthmaticclimber
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Should i get a job when i live with people with asthma?
Should i get a job when i live with people with asthma? I ask as i don't want to put anyone at risk and the uk is still in lock down with covid 19
Should i get a job when i live with people with asthma? I ask as i don't want to put anyone at risk and the uk is still in lock down with covid 19
James3200
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Pulse Oximeters (oxygen saturation finger probes)
Hi all, I hope everyone is well and staying safe😊 . We wanted to post something about the use of pulse oximeters as these generate lots of discussion on here.
For Asthma:
pulse oximeters are NOT currently recommended as part of an asthma care plan (unless specifically directed by an appropriate
Hi all, I hope everyone is well and staying safe😊 . We wanted to post something about the use of pulse oximeters as these generate lots of discussion on here.
For Asthma:
pulse oximeters are NOT currently recommended as part of an asthma care plan (unless specifically directed by an appropriate
ALUK_Nurses
Asthma Nurse
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Does anyone have asthma and COPD overlap syndrome? how common is this syndrome or is it often misdiagnosed?
My GP suspects I may have asthma/COPD overlap. Due to the current pandemic I’m unable to have spirometry test or chest x-Ray. I had asthma as a child and I’m an ex-smoker. My asthma has manifested again in the year. I am worrying whether my breathing will ever be stable again! The only COPD symptom I
My GP suspects I may have asthma/COPD overlap. Due to the current pandemic I’m unable to have spirometry test or chest x-Ray. I had asthma as a child and I’m an ex-smoker. My asthma has manifested again in the year. I am worrying whether my breathing will ever be stable again! The only COPD symptom I
Collie63
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma & Costochondritis
Does anyone suffer with Costochondritis alongside their asthma? If so any treatment advice? Thank you 😊
Does anyone suffer with Costochondritis alongside their asthma? If so any treatment advice? Thank you 😊
Sunnydays1982
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Wine struggle?
Does anyone experience worsening of their asthma after drinking white wine? It’s happened to me twice this week. I didn’t think anything of it until the last asthma episode.
Does anyone experience worsening of their asthma after drinking white wine? It’s happened to me twice this week. I didn’t think anything of it until the last asthma episode.
Chatterbox94
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma and underweight issues
I recently heard this theory and wanted everyone’s thoughts about it. It is believed that in some cases asthma can cause sufferers to be underweight due to the fact that a full stomach can push against the diaphragm making breathing difficult. I’ve suffer from asthma since I was a child and have always
I recently heard this theory and wanted everyone’s thoughts about it. It is believed that in some cases asthma can cause sufferers to be underweight due to the fact that a full stomach can push against the diaphragm making breathing difficult. I’ve suffer from asthma since I was a child and have always
Junglechicken
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma May Not Be a Major Risk Factor for COVID-19
When the CDC named underlying medical conditions that might make a person vulnerable to the coronavirus, asthma made the list. But early evidence appears to show asthma doesn’t raise the risk of getting the virus, though both conditions are lung disorders. In New York state, the epicenter of the pandemic
When the CDC named underlying medical conditions that might make a person vulnerable to the coronavirus, asthma made the list. But early evidence appears to show asthma doesn’t raise the risk of getting the virus, though both conditions are lung disorders. In New York state, the epicenter of the pandemic
2greys
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
New to asthma, how do I know the triggers that set it off? Has anyone invested it allergy tests etc?
I had a severe asthma attack in 2018 as an adult brought about by a cold and I ended up in resuscitation. I have been ever so careful in controlling my asthma, however yesterday, I woke up with a tight chest and struggled to breathe and had an asthma attack and rushed into A&E. I dont know what could
I had a severe asthma attack in 2018 as an adult brought about by a cold and I ended up in resuscitation. I have been ever so careful in controlling my asthma, however yesterday, I woke up with a tight chest and struggled to breathe and had an asthma attack and rushed into A&E. I dont know what could
Small-but-mighty
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
How to cope?
My symptoms began truly way back at 8 year old, my first period landed me in hospital. I suffered massive traumas, abuses at the hands of several pervert men, abuses from parents, bullied etc... how i made it this far is beyond me. Edit: These abuses were in childhood and are for context that i suffered
My symptoms began truly way back at 8 year old, my first period landed me in hospital. I suffered massive traumas, abuses at the hands of several pervert men, abuses from parents, bullied etc... how i made it this far is beyond me. Edit: These abuses were in childhood and are for context that i suffered
Hidden
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Endometriosis UK
4 years ago
Air dehumidifier/purifier
Can anyone recommend an air cleaning system to help with asthma and hayfever please.
Can anyone recommend an air cleaning system to help with asthma and hayfever please.
Caroline1978
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma vs Anxiety vs Breathing Pattern Disorders
Hi all It’s a very stressful time at the moment, with some people shielding, others worried about work and how to apply the new rules and regs, and still others struggling with after effects of covid etc etc. There are a million and one things people may be anxious over and stressing about right now
Hi all It’s a very stressful time at the moment, with some people shielding, others worried about work and how to apply the new rules and regs, and still others struggling with after effects of covid etc etc. There are a million and one things people may be anxious over and stressing about right now
EmmaF91
Community Ambassador
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
LJI scientists uncover immune cells that may lower airway allergy and asthma risk.
The world is full of house dust mites. Do some cleaning, and you’ll probably stir some up. While everyone has immune cells capable of reacting to common allergens like house dust mites, most of us have no allergic symptoms. Still, many people do react with the typical allergic symptoms: sneezing, a
The world is full of house dust mites. Do some cleaning, and you’ll probably stir some up. While everyone has immune cells capable of reacting to common allergens like house dust mites, most of us have no allergic symptoms. Still, many people do react with the typical allergic symptoms: sneezing, a
2greys
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
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