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Peak Flow Advice?
Hi peeps Just wondering how important it is to keep track of your peak flow? I check it when my chest is tight and I’m struggling but apart from that I don’t really bother... Is it worth checking it regularly? I tend not to really worry about these things as I don’t feel things are that bad... but
Hi peeps Just wondering how important it is to keep track of your peak flow? I check it when my chest is tight and I’m struggling but apart from that I don’t really bother... Is it worth checking it regularly? I tend not to really worry about these things as I don’t feel things are that bad... but
Chatterbox94
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Living with Asthma
4 years ago
Peak Flow advice?
Hi peeps Just wondering how important it is to keep track of your peak flow? I check it when my chest is tight and I’m struggling but apart from that I don’t really bother... Is it worth checking it regularly? I tend not to really worry about these things as I don’t feel things are that bad... but
Hi peeps Just wondering how important it is to keep track of your peak flow? I check it when my chest is tight and I’m struggling but apart from that I don’t really bother... Is it worth checking it regularly? I tend not to really worry about these things as I don’t feel things are that bad... but
Chatterbox94
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Need help understanding living with asthma.
Hi folks, I have been living with asthma for only about a year and a half after having an asthma attack that landed me in ICU for 8 days. I am okay now and have not had any incidents since. But the last year and a half has been problematic and confusing because I am constantly feeling like my airways
Hi folks, I have been living with asthma for only about a year and a half after having an asthma attack that landed me in ICU for 8 days. I am okay now and have not had any incidents since. But the last year and a half has been problematic and confusing because I am constantly feeling like my airways
gremlin1
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Living with Asthma
4 years ago
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Peak flow test
I have recently been given a peak flow test to test for asthma. I am waiting a call back from my GP. I was told to do the test and then again after I use the inhaler. My question is how long do I wait after using the inhaler before I do the peak flow test? Thanks
I have recently been given a peak flow test to test for asthma. I am waiting a call back from my GP. I was told to do the test and then again after I use the inhaler. My question is how long do I wait after using the inhaler before I do the peak flow test? Thanks
SillyBilly82
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Aerobika
Morning all, I started using the aerobika twice a day in the last few months and thought I would let you know my experience. I use it for twenty minutes and it seems to compare to postural drainage for clearing mucus. However, I noticed about four weeks ago that I can drink far more water. This is unscientific
Morning all, I started using the aerobika twice a day in the last few months and thought I would let you know my experience. I use it for twenty minutes and it seems to compare to postural drainage for clearing mucus. However, I noticed about four weeks ago that I can drink far more water. This is unscientific
Fionafish
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Clenil or Qvar
I have taken Clenil for years and years - basically since it was decided it was better for the environment and I’ve been trundling along very nicely with no problems at all. I was recently given Qvar - it was back at the start of lockdown, there seemed to be some sort of a delay then I was told the pharmacist
I have taken Clenil for years and years - basically since it was decided it was better for the environment and I’ve been trundling along very nicely with no problems at all. I was recently given Qvar - it was back at the start of lockdown, there seemed to be some sort of a delay then I was told the pharmacist
Fruitandnutcase
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma and smoking..anyone smoke??
Hi all hope your keeping well, I'm having trouble with stopping smoking and I feel like my asthma is constant but my peak flow and oxygen are fine. Is it possible that thinking about the asthma to much is making it worse? And does anyone here with asthma smoke?? How does it make your throat feel if so
Hi all hope your keeping well, I'm having trouble with stopping smoking and I feel like my asthma is constant but my peak flow and oxygen are fine. Is it possible that thinking about the asthma to much is making it worse? And does anyone here with asthma smoke?? How does it make your throat feel if so
ash6
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Weird new allergies and non-allergic asthma
Anyone else have this issue? I have severe non-allergic, non-eosinophilic asthma, but also have hayfever - which is a bit weird but I have read up on it and it's possible; seems to be mainly trees. I have triggers including floral scents such as lavender, rose, violet etc but they just trigger asthma
Anyone else have this issue? I have severe non-allergic, non-eosinophilic asthma, but also have hayfever - which is a bit weird but I have read up on it and it's possible; seems to be mainly trees. I have triggers including floral scents such as lavender, rose, violet etc but they just trigger asthma
Lysistrata
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Ta.
Major thanks to all for advice given re peak flow and inhalers. Now taking a preventer I no longer need a reliever and increased peak flow from low 300's to now 500 in just 2 weeks.
Major thanks to all for advice given re peak flow and inhalers. Now taking a preventer I no longer need a reliever and increased peak flow from low 300's to now 500 in just 2 weeks.
Zeppelin68
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Antihistamines
I posted a couple of weeks ago about a nightly cough, and varied peak flow of between 380 and 500 (best is 500). I finally got a GP who believed it wasn't covid and was prescribed fexofenadine and dymista (plus a saline nasal spray). I am also on Fostair 200/6, montelukast, and spireva as well. These
I posted a couple of weeks ago about a nightly cough, and varied peak flow of between 380 and 500 (best is 500). I finally got a GP who believed it wasn't covid and was prescribed fexofenadine and dymista (plus a saline nasal spray). I am also on Fostair 200/6, montelukast, and spireva as well. These
Carriejen
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Non Hormonal Menopause Treatments post Total Abdominal Hysterectomy- no ovaries . Level 4 Endo
I am new to this site, I do hope somebody can help me. 5 weeks ago, I had a total abdominal hysterectomy due to cysts showing on scans and a high result in a CA125 blood test which raised concerns . Fortunately , there are no traces of cancer but as well as my cysts , a polyp , once I was ‘open’ ..endometriosis
I am new to this site, I do hope somebody can help me. 5 weeks ago, I had a total abdominal hysterectomy due to cysts showing on scans and a high result in a CA125 blood test which raised concerns . Fortunately , there are no traces of cancer but as well as my cysts , a polyp , once I was ‘open’ ..endometriosis
45Bumbleb
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Endometriosis UK
4 years ago
Going Back to Work in a Nursery
Hi! So I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on returning to work at the moment, with having asthma? I work in a nursery, and I've been furloughed since the end of March (it took a lot of persuading to my boss, she immediately furloughed everyone with children and everyone else with underlying
Hi! So I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on returning to work at the moment, with having asthma? I work in a nursery, and I've been furloughed since the end of March (it took a lot of persuading to my boss, she immediately furloughed everyone with children and everyone else with underlying
Hidden
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
4 weeks asthma treatment. Learning every day
Good peak flow and oxygen levels. Taking meds. My query is it normal to have what I call an aching kinda tender chest ? As a newy I really dont know what to expect. I've had great advice from you all. Appreciate your help and advice again. Thank you
Good peak flow and oxygen levels. Taking meds. My query is it normal to have what I call an aching kinda tender chest ? As a newy I really dont know what to expect. I've had great advice from you all. Appreciate your help and advice again. Thank you
Bertyboy
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma 'Newbie' - Help/Suggestions please!
Hi all - I'll try keep as brief as possible! I was finally diagnosed with asthma last Jan/Feb after a month long chest infection and a referral to a Private Consultant. I was put on to two courses of Prednisolone (20mg) with Azithromycin for 10 days. Highest peak flow reading I've ever had is 350...(
Hi all - I'll try keep as brief as possible! I was finally diagnosed with asthma last Jan/Feb after a month long chest infection and a referral to a Private Consultant. I was put on to two courses of Prednisolone (20mg) with Azithromycin for 10 days. Highest peak flow reading I've ever had is 350...(
Bobz_Blu
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Vocal Chord Dysfunction - Help please
I have asthma, aspergillosis and mild bronchiectasis and have periods of being relatively ok. I am under a local and regional consultant who thought I maybe had VCD and my appointment was cancelled due to covid. I have been ill for the last 8 weeks with shortness of breath which also started with pharyngitis
I have asthma, aspergillosis and mild bronchiectasis and have periods of being relatively ok. I am under a local and regional consultant who thought I maybe had VCD and my appointment was cancelled due to covid. I have been ill for the last 8 weeks with shortness of breath which also started with pharyngitis
Gilly100
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Hospital trips and covid
Hi Has anyone been to hospital with their normal astma symptoms? I ask as I have been three times. Each time I've been treated with the assumption I have covid. They wait for test to come back before moving me to a cold ward. Its made me very nervous about asking for help and only go when my wife
Hi Has anyone been to hospital with their normal astma symptoms? I ask as I have been three times. Each time I've been treated with the assumption I have covid. They wait for test to come back before moving me to a cold ward. Its made me very nervous about asking for help and only go when my wife
Larrythelathe
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Question about asthma and mucus
Hi all hope your staying safe So I'm still struggling with stopping smoking and have had a phlegmy cough for ages now, and I'll cough up thick mucus. Does mucus form in airways?? As I have never been sure about this, I also need to loose weight as I'm around 35 pounds overweight but it's not easy to
Hi all hope your staying safe So I'm still struggling with stopping smoking and have had a phlegmy cough for ages now, and I'll cough up thick mucus. Does mucus form in airways?? As I have never been sure about this, I also need to loose weight as I'm around 35 pounds overweight but it's not easy to
ash6
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Asthma or Covid-19?
Any advice last week I developed shortness of breath which lead me to Amu unit. All stats were normal, ECG was clear, chest x Ray clear, Doctor said I didn't have covid lung, bloods taken, all fine except raised d dimer (blood clot) of 538. Had ultrasound scan on left leg no clot found. Doctor said probably
Any advice last week I developed shortness of breath which lead me to Amu unit. All stats were normal, ECG was clear, chest x Ray clear, Doctor said I didn't have covid lung, bloods taken, all fine except raised d dimer (blood clot) of 538. Had ultrasound scan on left leg no clot found. Doctor said probably
Bexuk
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Hard to get proper breath
Hey guys, I have severe asthma....on crazy meds, but I am finding it particularly hard to breathe again at the moment...as in not bad enough to go to a&e but enough to need my ventolin regularly. I am on Fostair 200/6 - 6 puffs a day,along with loads of other meds, but I think it’s my Fostair that isn
Hey guys, I have severe asthma....on crazy meds, but I am finding it particularly hard to breathe again at the moment...as in not bad enough to go to a&e but enough to need my ventolin regularly. I am on Fostair 200/6 - 6 puffs a day,along with loads of other meds, but I think it’s my Fostair that isn
madonbrew
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
Help!
Hi ... I am pretty much trying to learn about my asthma at the moment as unfortunately this is only my third bout. The first one was a few years ago and the second was last year. I have been experiencing lots of burning in my chest lately with funny irregular heart beats, (heart seems to jump about a
Hi ... I am pretty much trying to learn about my asthma at the moment as unfortunately this is only my third bout. The first one was a few years ago and the second was last year. I have been experiencing lots of burning in my chest lately with funny irregular heart beats, (heart seems to jump about a
Clairemtchll
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Asthma Community Forum
4 years ago
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