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A silly question re peak flow readings
This may sound a silly question but if a person with normal lung function (ie not an Asthma sufferer) uses a peak flow meter before then after exercise would the reading be pretty much the same or does everyone have some degree of reduced lung function after exercise ?
This may sound a silly question but if a person with normal lung function (ie not an Asthma sufferer) uses a peak flow meter before then after exercise would the reading be pretty much the same or does everyone have some degree of reduced lung function after exercise ?
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12 years ago
Peak Flow Monitor OTC/prescription?
I was wondering if anyone was able to purchase a peak flow monitor from over the counter or does it have to come from the GP/Asthma Nurse. I called the helpline over something, and was asked about my peak flow, they were quite surprized that I wasn't monitoring it. I know amazon sells them manual &
I was wondering if anyone was able to purchase a peak flow monitor from over the counter or does it have to come from the GP/Asthma Nurse. I called the helpline over something, and was asked about my peak flow, they were quite surprized that I wasn't monitoring it. I know amazon sells them manual &
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12 years ago
Peak flow test shows normal but convinced daughter has asthma.
Please advise...I'm getting frantic! My daughter is 11 yrs and has suffered from various allergies since 5 (spores, animal hair, tree pollen etc). She used to rub her eyes and nose until she would bleed. This has developed further with 10+ months coughing mainly night time (she coughs so much she
Please advise...I'm getting frantic! My daughter is 11 yrs and has suffered from various allergies since 5 (spores, animal hair, tree pollen etc). She used to rub her eyes and nose until she would bleed. This has developed further with 10+ months coughing mainly night time (she coughs so much she
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12 years ago
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Have bean seeing the same asthma nurse for a year i have had asthma all my life but not needed inhalers for along time i am going threw a bad patch with my asthma trips to a n e ect now on smart and doing my peak flow ever day was very happy with my asthma nurse very nice lady good with asthma ! she
Have bean seeing the same asthma nurse for a year i have had asthma all my life but not needed inhalers for along time i am going threw a bad patch with my asthma trips to a n e ect now on smart and doing my peak flow ever day was very happy with my asthma nurse very nice lady good with asthma ! she
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12 years ago
hacking cough = problems breathing = docs dont care!!!
hi, last week i had flu type symptoms with a hacking cough. over the weekend the fly symptoms went but the hacking cough has remained. i am not able to lie down as i cough and cant breathe, so am having to stay propped on pillows. i am coughing if i talk for too long, as get short of breath. i have
hi, last week i had flu type symptoms with a hacking cough. over the weekend the fly symptoms went but the hacking cough has remained. i am not able to lie down as i cough and cant breathe, so am having to stay propped on pillows. i am coughing if i talk for too long, as get short of breath. i have
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12 years ago
Symbicort affecting Hyperventilation Syndrome
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with Hyperventilation Syndrome rather than the difficult asthma it was originally thought I did have (no inhalers helpin that much, some making it worse) and am now finding that when I breathe in deeply and sharply to take my Symbicort it sets off my breathlessness,
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with Hyperventilation Syndrome rather than the difficult asthma it was originally thought I did have (no inhalers helpin that much, some making it worse) and am now finding that when I breathe in deeply and sharply to take my Symbicort it sets off my breathlessness,
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12 years ago
Been diagnosed but dont think i have it , what should i do?
Been diagnosed with asthma yet i haven't had any tests except a peak flow which is at 710 . she told me for a person my ages i shouldn't even be getting 600?? Ive been speaking to people who also have asthma and its frustrating because nobody actually understands me when i i describe what im experiencing
Been diagnosed with asthma yet i haven't had any tests except a peak flow which is at 710 . she told me for a person my ages i shouldn't even be getting 600?? Ive been speaking to people who also have asthma and its frustrating because nobody actually understands me when i i describe what im experiencing
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12 years ago
Just about Coping
Hi, this is my first post so I'd like to say hi first, Hi! :) I had a serious spell of pneumonia and septicaemia a few years back which nearly killed me. after a spell in ITU I eventually and luckily recovered, but was left with being out of breath and a Peak flow of only 450 on a good day and about
Hi, this is my first post so I'd like to say hi first, Hi! :) I had a serious spell of pneumonia and septicaemia a few years back which nearly killed me. after a spell in ITU I eventually and luckily recovered, but was left with being out of breath and a Peak flow of only 450 on a good day and about
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12 years ago
2weeks after Hysterectomy
Hello to you all update after surgery to remove tumours and debaulking, was so amazed had the op Thursday pm was home sat pm. Stitched not stapled and no infection, relieved it's all over and can't speak highly enough of Addenbrooks and my consultant, who was so pleased with the op which he said was
Hello to you all update after surgery to remove tumours and debaulking, was so amazed had the op Thursday pm was home sat pm. Stitched not stapled and no infection, relieved it's all over and can't speak highly enough of Addenbrooks and my consultant, who was so pleased with the op which he said was
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12 years ago
reduced steroids
My husband has been on monthly steroid injections in an attempt to reduce oral steroids. First 3 months at 80mg, 4th month down to 60mg, and 5th month down to 40mg. As dosage is reduced so does his peak flow (down from 660 to 480). Now unwell with constant cough and production of much mucus. Can you
My husband has been on monthly steroid injections in an attempt to reduce oral steroids. First 3 months at 80mg, 4th month down to 60mg, and 5th month down to 40mg. As dosage is reduced so does his peak flow (down from 660 to 480). Now unwell with constant cough and production of much mucus. Can you
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12 years ago
Asthma and Vehicle fumes
Just joined the forum. I work on a car ferry a week at a time -when I'm home my peak flow is 650 and higher, when on board it drops to 600 and below and I cough alot, get tight chested sometimes and produce loads of mucus. Seen a specialist who reckons it's the vehicle fumes on the car deck that are
Just joined the forum. I work on a car ferry a week at a time -when I'm home my peak flow is 650 and higher, when on board it drops to 600 and below and I cough alot, get tight chested sometimes and produce loads of mucus. Seen a specialist who reckons it's the vehicle fumes on the car deck that are
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12 years ago
COPD AND FLU JAB
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with copd earlier this year, I have a Spiriva inhaler and a ventolin inhaler..My question is should I be attending a clinic, just for checkups occaisonaly..Also should I have been offered the choice to have the flu jab...The only time I am checked over is if I get a chest
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with copd earlier this year, I have a Spiriva inhaler and a ventolin inhaler..My question is should I be attending a clinic, just for checkups occaisonaly..Also should I have been offered the choice to have the flu jab...The only time I am checked over is if I get a chest
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12 years ago
Hello I have had mild COPD for several years but now have moderate COPD according to my last check up. Peak flow showed 300 predicted 460
I am tired and breathless a lot. My inhaler has not been altered or added to but I have to have another test in six weeks It seems nothing is being done . Is this normal?
I am tired and breathless a lot. My inhaler has not been altered or added to but I have to have another test in six weeks It seems nothing is being done . Is this normal?
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12 years ago
Sinus Infection
Been suffering with a cold/chest infection for the past week but noticed my asthma worse through night and having to take my reliever more often. Dr gave me antibiotic today to help. My peak flow is a bit lower than normal - is this usual when asthmatics have the cold? (recently diagnosed and still
Been suffering with a cold/chest infection for the past week but noticed my asthma worse through night and having to take my reliever more often. Dr gave me antibiotic today to help. My peak flow is a bit lower than normal - is this usual when asthmatics have the cold? (recently diagnosed and still
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12 years ago
1st Asthma Nurse Apt
I have my first appointment with the asthma nurse a week on Wednesday. I was wondering what I should expect? I'm expecting that I will have further tests done, as all the GP did was check my chest and did a peak flow reading. Should I try and avoid taking my reliever inhaler that day if at all possible
I have my first appointment with the asthma nurse a week on Wednesday. I was wondering what I should expect? I'm expecting that I will have further tests done, as all the GP did was check my chest and did a peak flow reading. Should I try and avoid taking my reliever inhaler that day if at all possible
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12 years ago
problems with low peak flow
Hello, I am fairly new to this forum. I am asthmatic and I have been suffering with it for my entire life. I had some episode of 'chest infection' 10 days ago. I feel I have recovered from that and have little symptoms but for some reason I can't get more than 250 on my peak flow since.. (normal being
Hello, I am fairly new to this forum. I am asthmatic and I have been suffering with it for my entire life. I had some episode of 'chest infection' 10 days ago. I feel I have recovered from that and have little symptoms but for some reason I can't get more than 250 on my peak flow since.. (normal being
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12 years ago
Dr Jekill & Mr Hyde strikes again!
Soooooo frustrated i could scream, cry & generally need a straight jacket i'm so cross with my consultant! After 3 months of my work chasing my cons for a medical report he has sent one to them and its complete rubbish (not just my opinion, my HR officer said 'its useless to us and utter rubbish').
Soooooo frustrated i could scream, cry & generally need a straight jacket i'm so cross with my consultant! After 3 months of my work chasing my cons for a medical report he has sent one to them and its complete rubbish (not just my opinion, my HR officer said 'its useless to us and utter rubbish').
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12 years ago
Getting Worse
Hi all, I have just signed up to this as my asthma is getting worse and I am starting to get worried. I have had asthma since I was about 11-12, its been steady i have had asthma attacks(The worst being before i had been to the doctors about it) i often get asthma attacks by playing football 99 times
Hi all, I have just signed up to this as my asthma is getting worse and I am starting to get worried. I have had asthma since I was about 11-12, its been steady i have had asthma attacks(The worst being before i had been to the doctors about it) i often get asthma attacks by playing football 99 times
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12 years ago
Sorry feet first
Im sorry to have just jumped in without introducing myself, just like von1 I also have been looking in on all that is going on and learning as well. I feel as if I know you all and I just jumped in! I am still in limbo land, i have had asthma since a baby and controlled for many years with brown and
Im sorry to have just jumped in without introducing myself, just like von1 I also have been looking in on all that is going on and learning as well. I feel as if I know you all and I just jumped in! I am still in limbo land, i have had asthma since a baby and controlled for many years with brown and
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12 years ago
Bronchial spasms vs. asthma?
Hi guys, forgive me for the long post, this is my first one and I hope someone can point me in the right direction :) I’ve included a ‘bit’ of history, but I’ll put my questions here so you don’t bet bored reading. I have just been diagnosed with exercise induced bronchial spasms after having two episodes
Hi guys, forgive me for the long post, this is my first one and I hope someone can point me in the right direction :) I’ve included a ‘bit’ of history, but I’ll put my questions here so you don’t bet bored reading. I have just been diagnosed with exercise induced bronchial spasms after having two episodes
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