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Newly diagnosed with asthma - need help!
I have been suffering with breathing difficulties for 2 years, following a severe chest infection. My breathing never got back to normal. I've tried to get help from the GP several times, but was told for the first year that 'it takes time to recover from chest infections' and in the second year that
I have been suffering with breathing difficulties for 2 years, following a severe chest infection. My breathing never got back to normal. I've tried to get help from the GP several times, but was told for the first year that 'it takes time to recover from chest infections' and in the second year that
Mandevilla
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak flow readings
Hi , my gp requested 2 weeks of peak flow readings (since having a pacemaker then becoming seriously unwell with pericarditis and an effusion this time last year) I get out of breath on exertion , my cardiologist has assured me there’s nothing cardiac causing my breathlessness so gp is thinking possible
Hi , my gp requested 2 weeks of peak flow readings (since having a pacemaker then becoming seriously unwell with pericarditis and an effusion this time last year) I get out of breath on exertion , my cardiologist has assured me there’s nothing cardiac causing my breathlessness so gp is thinking possible
Westie2012
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 years ago
Hypothyroidism
My husband is 69 1/2 years old, always been healthy and is not on any medication other than the supplements I give him. Recent blood work in August 2021, showed a low B12 level of 300, he is now on supplements to help with this. The problem lies with his TSH levels. The chart ranges I have found
My husband is 69 1/2 years old, always been healthy and is not on any medication other than the supplements I give him. Recent blood work in August 2021, showed a low B12 level of 300, he is now on supplements to help with this. The problem lies with his TSH levels. The chart ranges I have found
jacjlc
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Thyroid UK
3 years ago
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Peake flow personal best
Hey guys, Just wanted to know how often people adjust their personal best peak flow? Mine is currently set at 500 but I've been done at 85% of that for at least a month now. Just want to get an idea of everybody else's timings.
Hey guys, Just wanted to know how often people adjust their personal best peak flow? Mine is currently set at 500 but I've been done at 85% of that for at least a month now. Just want to get an idea of everybody else's timings.
elmothebrave
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak Flow reading too high?
I'm currently being tested for asthma as I've been coughing for 3 months straight and having problems with breath in the cold. I've been told to use a peak flow meter twice a day, the reading I got was around 550 in the doctors and this is around my expected value. However, since getting a Medi Standard
I'm currently being tested for asthma as I've been coughing for 3 months straight and having problems with breath in the cold. I've been told to use a peak flow meter twice a day, the reading I got was around 550 in the doctors and this is around my expected value. However, since getting a Medi Standard
JojoZebra
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Pulmicort turbohaler
I was prescribed a Pulmicort turbohaler last week by my gp after sending two weeks of peak flow readings. When you use it can you taste anything as I don’t know whether I’m actually using it properly , I have an appointment with the asthma nurse Friday but just thought I’d ask on here . Thank you x
I was prescribed a Pulmicort turbohaler last week by my gp after sending two weeks of peak flow readings. When you use it can you taste anything as I don’t know whether I’m actually using it properly , I have an appointment with the asthma nurse Friday but just thought I’d ask on here . Thank you x
Westie2012
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak flow
Hi, I need some advice please. I’ve never suffered with Asthma till just over a year ago when I discovered that I had irrational of the airways. Anyway, my problem is that my peak flow meter readings are always between 150 and 200. I have no cough, no feeling of tightness in my chest, but nevertheless
Hi, I need some advice please. I’ve never suffered with Asthma till just over a year ago when I discovered that I had irrational of the airways. Anyway, my problem is that my peak flow meter readings are always between 150 and 200. I have no cough, no feeling of tightness in my chest, but nevertheless
Babschap
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Why Do I Keep Getting Pleurisy ?
Why do I keep getting pleurisy ? I don't smoke , never had , no history of asthma - I was hospitalised in June and given an x-ray confirming it was in the bottom of my left lung and I was given six steroid pills and two sessions on a nebuliser . Then my GP said I had asthma . I'm a woodwind player !
Why do I keep getting pleurisy ? I don't smoke , never had , no history of asthma - I was hospitalised in June and given an x-ray confirming it was in the bottom of my left lung and I was given six steroid pills and two sessions on a nebuliser . Then my GP said I had asthma . I'm a woodwind player !
ConfusedAsthmatic
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 years ago
Steroid tapering
I have been given more steroids from the dr. I am not sure when to start tapering the dose. I had 12 days at 40mg. I’m on day 4 of 30mg. My next asthma review is the 14th December. I’m feeling a bit better but still waking a couple of times with a night coughing fit. When I go outside it’s sets
I have been given more steroids from the dr. I am not sure when to start tapering the dose. I had 12 days at 40mg. I’m on day 4 of 30mg. My next asthma review is the 14th December. I’m feeling a bit better but still waking a couple of times with a night coughing fit. When I go outside it’s sets
Leigh2305
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak flow readings
I’ve been asked to record my PF readings for two weeks and this morning I took it and it was just below my personal best but tonight I’ve took it and it’s above my personal best I’m slightly confused is this normal? Picture to follow
I’ve been asked to record my PF readings for two weeks and this morning I took it and it was just below my personal best but tonight I’ve took it and it’s above my personal best I’m slightly confused is this normal? Picture to follow
Levans29
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Chest infection/asthma exacerbation and tapering steroids
Hello, so I started an asthma exacerbation about 11 days ago. Started my pred then started with a chest infection. Had a neb at a and e Thursday as peak flow wouldn’t change from 60%. All my obs were fine. Slight improvement yesterday When sent home from a and e I was told to taper my steroids as
Hello, so I started an asthma exacerbation about 11 days ago. Started my pred then started with a chest infection. Had a neb at a and e Thursday as peak flow wouldn’t change from 60%. All my obs were fine. Slight improvement yesterday When sent home from a and e I was told to taper my steroids as
Leigh2305
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak flow
Is it normal to feel tight Chested and still have good peak flow readings?
Is it normal to feel tight Chested and still have good peak flow readings?
Levans29
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak Flow
Hello, I hope this is not a silly question. I have slight facial palsy, the right hand side of my mouth drops slightly so I never seem able to take a full "puff" when taking my peak flow, which is normally between 450 and 500. If I hold up my right cheek to match the other side it goes up to between
Hello, I hope this is not a silly question. I have slight facial palsy, the right hand side of my mouth drops slightly so I never seem able to take a full "puff" when taking my peak flow, which is normally between 450 and 500. If I hold up my right cheek to match the other side it goes up to between
Geegee2
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Cold and asthma
After the second cold in as many weeks my asthma has been trigger again. With the first cold after 3 days I ended up taking a 5 day course of my rescue steroids. My peak flow had drop and I started to experience a tight chest. I used ventolin every 4 hours too Now I find myself in the same position
After the second cold in as many weeks my asthma has been trigger again. With the first cold after 3 days I ended up taking a 5 day course of my rescue steroids. My peak flow had drop and I started to experience a tight chest. I used ventolin every 4 hours too Now I find myself in the same position
elanaoali
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Lung function after having pericarditis
Has anyone been told that they don’t have any signs of pericarditis or effusion but has been left with breathing and lung function not as good as before falling unwell with this awful condition ? I was told a few weeks ago that my treatment was successful and my heart is completely back to normal size
Has anyone been told that they don’t have any signs of pericarditis or effusion but has been left with breathing and lung function not as good as before falling unwell with this awful condition ? I was told a few weeks ago that my treatment was successful and my heart is completely back to normal size
Westie2012
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 years ago
Newly diagnosed with Asthma
I caught COVID back in March 2020 and struggled with breathing for most of the 2020. I'm a cyclist used to riding 100+ miles per week and I was struggling to do 30m. I eventually got diagnosed with asthma due to COVID and prescribed FOSAIR 100/6 which really did work. My peak flow is 590 and with the
I caught COVID back in March 2020 and struggled with breathing for most of the 2020. I'm a cyclist used to riding 100+ miles per week and I was struggling to do 30m. I eventually got diagnosed with asthma due to COVID and prescribed FOSAIR 100/6 which really did work. My peak flow is 590 and with the
DanMC
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak flow after blue inhaler
Hi all, I was diagnosed with asthma during the first lockdown and I've queried the diagnosis since the blue inhaler never gave me much relief from my symptoms. I've never had an asthma attack as such but what prompted the diagnosis was the fact that I had an episode in which I was bent over my kitchen
Hi all, I was diagnosed with asthma during the first lockdown and I've queried the diagnosis since the blue inhaler never gave me much relief from my symptoms. I've never had an asthma attack as such but what prompted the diagnosis was the fact that I had an episode in which I was bent over my kitchen
Hidden
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
1st cold since panademic and flare up
My first cold in two years this last week. This in turn flared up my asthma. So on friday evening after a drop in my peak flow 400/500, lose of energy and tightness in my chest I started my rescue pack (as per asthma plan) and phone my doctor to tell them I had done so. Now on 3/5 day of prednisolne
My first cold in two years this last week. This in turn flared up my asthma. So on friday evening after a drop in my peak flow 400/500, lose of energy and tightness in my chest I started my rescue pack (as per asthma plan) and phone my doctor to tell them I had done so. Now on 3/5 day of prednisolne
elanaoali
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Peak flow
I’m confused about my peak flow readings I’m 29 female and a reading of just over 650 is this good or bad?
I’m confused about my peak flow readings I’m 29 female and a reading of just over 650 is this good or bad?
Levans29
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Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
Pre eclampsia
Hi ladies, I am 26 weeks pregnant. At my most recent visit to see my midwife I had a tiny bit of protein in my urine. My blood pressure is fine but they are still concerned that it might be the start of pre eclampsia. I'm not too familiar with this disease so would really appreciate if you would share
Hi ladies, I am 26 weeks pregnant. At my most recent visit to see my midwife I had a tiny bit of protein in my urine. My blood pressure is fine but they are still concerned that it might be the start of pre eclampsia. I'm not too familiar with this disease so would really appreciate if you would share
andromedae9
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Pregnancy and Parenting Support
3 years ago
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