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Help - I am struggling with this thing called 'Asthma'
Last year November ('09), I had the flu jab at work. A week later I had the flu which lasted about 7 weeks after 3 courses of antibiotics. January '10 I returned back to the gym, but was always out of breath with this funny crackling sound on my chest. I went back to the Dr in February '10. He diagnosed
Last year November ('09), I had the flu jab at work. A week later I had the flu which lasted about 7 weeks after 3 courses of antibiotics. January '10 I returned back to the gym, but was always out of breath with this funny crackling sound on my chest. I went back to the Dr in February '10. He diagnosed
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14 years ago
Pneumonia??
So I went back to my GP despite her trying to send me on a Costa del NHS holiday. She now reckons I've got pneumonia, but I'm really not so sure - 1. I'd have thought I wouldn't have been walking to the GP if I did and 2. I've have the pneumonia vaccination so it couldn't be could it? Is she just trying
So I went back to my GP despite her trying to send me on a Costa del NHS holiday. She now reckons I've got pneumonia, but I'm really not so sure - 1. I'd have thought I wouldn't have been walking to the GP if I did and 2. I've have the pneumonia vaccination so it couldn't be could it? Is she just trying
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13 years ago
confused is now totally confused! - Update post consultant check.
hi I have been to the consultant finally and within the appointment he referred me for a lung function test, blood test, chest xray and another appointment with him again in 4 weeks. However he emphasised its not severe asthma as what my GP's have been saying for what 2 years. He said im on far too
hi I have been to the consultant finally and within the appointment he referred me for a lung function test, blood test, chest xray and another appointment with him again in 4 weeks. However he emphasised its not severe asthma as what my GP's have been saying for what 2 years. He said im on far too
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14 years ago
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Being referred to a Consultant - what should I expect?
Hi I've got moderate asthma, currently taking symbicort and accolate. My asthma gets worse over the summer months and once this summer and twice last summer, I was put on a course of steroids when my asthma flared up. I'm a lot better once the Autumn comes along, although I still get a bit of exercise
Hi I've got moderate asthma, currently taking symbicort and accolate. My asthma gets worse over the summer months and once this summer and twice last summer, I was put on a course of steroids when my asthma flared up. I'm a lot better once the Autumn comes along, although I still get a bit of exercise
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14 years ago
I've got to have a CT scan
Hi all Well my chest X-ray came back clear. I went to see my asthma nurse yesterday. Thinking everything was great. She says the doctor still thinks i've got Bronchialectisis. It doesn't necessarily show up on the X-ray. I'm fed up because i thought the long journey was over. I've got to go to the
Hi all Well my chest X-ray came back clear. I went to see my asthma nurse yesterday. Thinking everything was great. She says the doctor still thinks i've got Bronchialectisis. It doesn't necessarily show up on the X-ray. I'm fed up because i thought the long journey was over. I've got to go to the
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17 years ago
New to all this
Hello, I've been a mild asthmatic for most of my adult life, nebulised once about five years ago when I lived with a heavy smoker (I don't live with him anymore). I'm a keen runner and I noticed once it got warm I was struggling with my breathing, went to my doctor and was given becotide. Three weeks
Hello, I've been a mild asthmatic for most of my adult life, nebulised once about five years ago when I lived with a heavy smoker (I don't live with him anymore). I'm a keen runner and I noticed once it got warm I was struggling with my breathing, went to my doctor and was given becotide. Three weeks
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15 years ago
chest x ray
Hi everyone I went to A&E last friday cause I was coughing so much that I couldn't breath and the doc who listened to my chest said it was clear, i then explained that I had been ill for 5 weeks and wasn't getting any better so she ordered a chest x ray which showed infection, which came as quite a
Hi everyone I went to A&E last friday cause I was coughing so much that I couldn't breath and the doc who listened to my chest said it was clear, i then explained that I had been ill for 5 weeks and wasn't getting any better so she ordered a chest x ray which showed infection, which came as quite a
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13 years ago
Where to go from here again
Been changed from seretide 500mg 2 puffs bd, aminophylline 225mg od, ventalin prn, atrovent 2 puffs qds, to symbicort 400 rest of meds same, had a cold ended up nebs by green men spent 5 hours a&e for baby docs to not label bloods right chest x-ray clear and to be told its my asthma , no s---- sherlock
Been changed from seretide 500mg 2 puffs bd, aminophylline 225mg od, ventalin prn, atrovent 2 puffs qds, to symbicort 400 rest of meds same, had a cold ended up nebs by green men spent 5 hours a&e for baby docs to not label bloods right chest x-ray clear and to be told its my asthma , no s---- sherlock
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13 years ago
Odd sound
I can hear what I think is my lungs inflating and deflating. Sounds like a small drum. Sensation probably similar to the one experienced by my nursery hot water bottle when daft uncle would try inflating it by his mouth. Can feel lungs going in and out. Odd one. Putting earphones on and listening to
I can hear what I think is my lungs inflating and deflating. Sounds like a small drum. Sensation probably similar to the one experienced by my nursery hot water bottle when daft uncle would try inflating it by his mouth. Can feel lungs going in and out. Odd one. Putting earphones on and listening to
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13 years ago
Another rant about doctors and advice needed please
OK so as many of you may know I have been having issues with my asthma since January. Back before the new year my peak flow was ranging a normal of 430-450 every day and then I came down with a horrid chest infection that came right out the blue with no warnings and since then I have been seeing my doctor
OK so as many of you may know I have been having issues with my asthma since January. Back before the new year my peak flow was ranging a normal of 430-450 every day and then I came down with a horrid chest infection that came right out the blue with no warnings and since then I have been seeing my doctor
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14 years ago
Asthma & Medication
Hi All, I'm after a little advice from real life asthma sufferers as I am not too sure/confused about mine. Firstly I will apologise for the length of the post, but it is necessary to get the details across so sorry... I was diagnosed with asthma 9 months ago (aged 22), after having an 'asthma attack
Hi All, I'm after a little advice from real life asthma sufferers as I am not too sure/confused about mine. Firstly I will apologise for the length of the post, but it is necessary to get the details across so sorry... I was diagnosed with asthma 9 months ago (aged 22), after having an 'asthma attack
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13 years ago
Have I really got asthma?
Have had some strange experiences over the last 7 to 8 weeks but, more severely, over the past couple of weeks only which have been preliminary diagnosed as asthma (first time I've ever been ill in 45 years with something that couldn't be easily cured by OTC remedies bought at the Pharmacy). My first
Have had some strange experiences over the last 7 to 8 weeks but, more severely, over the past couple of weeks only which have been preliminary diagnosed as asthma (first time I've ever been ill in 45 years with something that couldn't be easily cured by OTC remedies bought at the Pharmacy). My first
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15 years ago
Tiatropium inhaler
Hi all, Just got back from outpatients appt. Not HAPPY!!!! I've been started on Tiatropium inhaler but have been thoroughly assured by the consultant I do not have COPD, lung function tests show it IS asthma but as I didn't react well to theophyllin or singulair he's started me on this. He has also
Hi all, Just got back from outpatients appt. Not HAPPY!!!! I've been started on Tiatropium inhaler but have been thoroughly assured by the consultant I do not have COPD, lung function tests show it IS asthma but as I didn't react well to theophyllin or singulair he's started me on this. He has also
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15 years ago
Haze on Chest X Ray??? Any Ideas
I have had asthma for as long as I can remember, I am now 29 and since a trip to New York in June 2009 where my asthma got alot worse. I have gone from not taking any meds (naughty I know) to having to take alot. I have had 2 courses steriods and 3 antibiotics in the last 9 months. Worrying as previously
I have had asthma for as long as I can remember, I am now 29 and since a trip to New York in June 2009 where my asthma got alot worse. I have gone from not taking any meds (naughty I know) to having to take alot. I have had 2 courses steriods and 3 antibiotics in the last 9 months. Worrying as previously
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14 years ago
Pneumonia/Asthma/Undiagnosed and confused
Evening all, Right a bit of background: Im Laura, 22 yrs old. Used to smoke for about 4/5 years, gave up nearly a year ago. Got pneumonia in June last year. Was referred to the Infectious Diseases department of the hospital as they thought it was TB. Had a chest X-Ray that showed a shadow in my lungs
Evening all, Right a bit of background: Im Laura, 22 yrs old. Used to smoke for about 4/5 years, gave up nearly a year ago. Got pneumonia in June last year. Was referred to the Infectious Diseases department of the hospital as they thought it was TB. Had a chest X-Ray that showed a shadow in my lungs
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14 years ago
Glory be! A doctor that listens to you!
New practice. Went along with this really awful cold of mine to be told almost the minute I stepped into the room that I had bronchitis. Antibiotics prescribed - Erythromycin. Plus listened to my chest and I thought here we go. Said btw I never wheeze only ever cough. He told me he knew asthma came
New practice. Went along with this really awful cold of mine to be told almost the minute I stepped into the room that I had bronchitis. Antibiotics prescribed - Erythromycin. Plus listened to my chest and I thought here we go. Said btw I never wheeze only ever cough. He told me he knew asthma came
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13 years ago
Alternatives to preventer inhalers?
Has anyone experienced extreme side effects when using preventer inhalers? I have tried Beclomethasone (2 puffs daily) three times now and every time I use it, my breathing improves but after the second to third day I get crippling back pain/pressure. I really don't know how to move forward in getting
Has anyone experienced extreme side effects when using preventer inhalers? I have tried Beclomethasone (2 puffs daily) three times now and every time I use it, my breathing improves but after the second to third day I get crippling back pain/pressure. I really don't know how to move forward in getting
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13 years ago
A few questions from a newbie to asthma!
Morning all, I went to the doc three weeks ago after failing to shift a cough/wheeze for 6 months despite antibiotics. A test revealed there was no bacterial infection. The cough gets worse when I lay down, when I gt up or when I start walking. The doc suspected heart failure (given that my ankles
Morning all, I went to the doc three weeks ago after failing to shift a cough/wheeze for 6 months despite antibiotics. A test revealed there was no bacterial infection. The cough gets worse when I lay down, when I gt up or when I start walking. The doc suspected heart failure (given that my ankles
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14 years ago
****SNOWY UPDATE - WED*** OMG - SIT DOWN WHEN YOU READ LOL
Hi Everyone Well where to start... went into dr's mtg this morn all tired and weary after a very long 2 days, as she finally stabalised at 7% at 3am this morn and I was prepared for more bad news ... BUT... Got told her white cell count is nearly normal, when he showed me todays chest x-ray I thought
Hi Everyone Well where to start... went into dr's mtg this morn all tired and weary after a very long 2 days, as she finally stabalised at 7% at 3am this morn and I was prepared for more bad news ... BUT... Got told her white cell count is nearly normal, when he showed me todays chest x-ray I thought
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13 years ago
I don't know what to do !!
Hi, I've been asthmatic for about 15 years, but for a few years now I seem to have permanent chest infections/colds etc. which usually means prednisilone or antibiotics to help my asthma. I also have hay fever & rhinitis which complicates things further ! I'm currently taking Avamys nasal spray; clenil
Hi, I've been asthmatic for about 15 years, but for a few years now I seem to have permanent chest infections/colds etc. which usually means prednisilone or antibiotics to help my asthma. I also have hay fever & rhinitis which complicates things further ! I'm currently taking Avamys nasal spray; clenil
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