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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
Blood Test and Doctors Appointments
I have painful arms and I am buising a lot more than I have ever done before. So I went to see the doctor on the 22nd July and he recommended that I had a blood test, so on the 29th July I had a full blood test to check my bloods were all ok. My bloods came back as normal. I have been having to use
I have painful arms and I am buising a lot more than I have ever done before. So I went to see the doctor on the 22nd July and he recommended that I had a blood test, so on the 29th July I had a full blood test to check my bloods were all ok. My bloods came back as normal. I have been having to use
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13 years ago
peak flow - flatline
hi Just wondering if anyone else has had there peakflow chart sort of flatline. Mine had a flat line prior to an infection kicking in? I am curious as im going through mine at the moment and its like im stuck on a 350 and its dropped from a 440/400 mark. I dont like flat lines!! Even if it is on
hi Just wondering if anyone else has had there peakflow chart sort of flatline. Mine had a flat line prior to an infection kicking in? I am curious as im going through mine at the moment and its like im stuck on a 350 and its dropped from a 440/400 mark. I dont like flat lines!! Even if it is on
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14 years ago
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really annoying cough
had quite a bad cough for the last few days now..is really worse at night..chest feels tight but my salbutamol reliever works for about 10 or 15 mins then the cough comes back..really really don't want to go into A&E with cough symptoms in case hospital thinks im wasting their time..does anyone know
had quite a bad cough for the last few days now..is really worse at night..chest feels tight but my salbutamol reliever works for about 10 or 15 mins then the cough comes back..really really don't want to go into A&E with cough symptoms in case hospital thinks im wasting their time..does anyone know
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18 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
How do I know when its time to go to hospital?
I've been diagnosed with asthma for 18 months although i've had milder symptoms for a very long time. Last week my asthma was getting worse after having a cold. I saw the nurse at the gp's but my peak flow at the time was ok. she did believe i was worse at times though and increased my inhalers. Monday
I've been diagnosed with asthma for 18 months although i've had milder symptoms for a very long time. Last week my asthma was getting worse after having a cold. I saw the nurse at the gp's but my peak flow at the time was ok. she did believe i was worse at times though and increased my inhalers. Monday
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14 years ago
how do i know if my chest infection is gone?
Hey guys,Sorry i havent been on the boards much. Makes me feel bad for posting. This year has been a rough one.Basically i caught a cold about 3 weeks ago. and have been coughing, mucusy etc since.. Last thursday i finally went to the docs, got told i had a nasty chest infection and prescribed antibiotics
Hey guys,Sorry i havent been on the boards much. Makes me feel bad for posting. This year has been a rough one.Basically i caught a cold about 3 weeks ago. and have been coughing, mucusy etc since.. Last thursday i finally went to the docs, got told i had a nasty chest infection and prescribed antibiotics
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14 years ago
Prednisolone - fast working or takes its time?
Howdy everyone. Asthma started going nutty 2 weeks ago. Wound up on 30mg of pred on Thursday, had it upped to 60mg this morning, on top of my usual inhalers, aaaaaaaand I don't feel much better. My peak flow has increased a wee bit (390 to 420 when my best is between 450-470) but I'm still tight-chested
Howdy everyone. Asthma started going nutty 2 weeks ago. Wound up on 30mg of pred on Thursday, had it upped to 60mg this morning, on top of my usual inhalers, aaaaaaaand I don't feel much better. My peak flow has increased a wee bit (390 to 420 when my best is between 450-470) but I'm still tight-chested
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13 years ago
Squeaky Voice
Hello everyone I feel a bit guilty with this question as is seems so trivial compared to what so many of you suffer on a daily basis but it’s something that has puzzled me since being diagnosed in June. I have a problem speaking. In everything I’ve read about asthma they say that if you cannot
Hello everyone I feel a bit guilty with this question as is seems so trivial compared to what so many of you suffer on a daily basis but it’s something that has puzzled me since being diagnosed in June. I have a problem speaking. In everything I’ve read about asthma they say that if you cannot
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16 years ago
pred bit confused.
started on 40mg pred on may 28th after 3rd big attack [&capture] within 2weeks ish, im now on 20mg pred getting tapered off of it. feeling asthma relapse-ish [for lack of better words], now, similar to how i feel after i've been on burst courses. this is the first long course ive been on, normally on
started on 40mg pred on may 28th after 3rd big attack [&capture] within 2weeks ish, im now on 20mg pred getting tapered off of it. feeling asthma relapse-ish [for lack of better words], now, similar to how i feel after i've been on burst courses. this is the first long course ive been on, normally on
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13 years ago
Infection still
Hi This is my first ever post, and was just wondering if anyone else had symptoms like myself, regarding my recent infection. I always have Symbicort 400/12 two puffs twice a day, and use the Smart approach, although being on this treatment, i never ever feel 100% but much better than in the past.
Hi This is my first ever post, and was just wondering if anyone else had symptoms like myself, regarding my recent infection. I always have Symbicort 400/12 two puffs twice a day, and use the Smart approach, although being on this treatment, i never ever feel 100% but much better than in the past.
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12 years ago
Gurgling chest?
Hi I have recently had flu, about 3 weeks ago, and seem to have been left with a gurgling feeling in my lungs when i breathe in. Its not painful although when i am in bed and lying flat i can feel the build up of mucus, which is uncomfortable and i feel the need to cough. I have a cough, not painful
Hi I have recently had flu, about 3 weeks ago, and seem to have been left with a gurgling feeling in my lungs when i breathe in. Its not painful although when i am in bed and lying flat i can feel the build up of mucus, which is uncomfortable and i feel the need to cough. I have a cough, not painful
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15 years ago
First time had problems with asthma flare up after almost 20 years
Hi This is my first post and in the 3rd week of asthma causing me problems, from being hoarse to waking in the night gasping for breath. Peak flow dropped from 500 to between 250 and 300. 12 days so far of Pred and it's not worked, apart from keeping me awake at night...:-( You folks who have much more
Hi This is my first post and in the 3rd week of asthma causing me problems, from being hoarse to waking in the night gasping for breath. Peak flow dropped from 500 to between 250 and 300. 12 days so far of Pred and it's not worked, apart from keeping me awake at night...:-( You folks who have much more
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13 years ago
Re Symbicort 200/6
Hi all Just wondering, i've recently had my symbicort inhaler reduced fromm 400/12 2 puffs twice daily, to symbicort 200/6, 2 puffs twice daily. My peak flow was 357 when i went for my asthma review, even though it was lower, they still reduced my symbicort ? The reason they reduced it is they are concerned
Hi all Just wondering, i've recently had my symbicort inhaler reduced fromm 400/12 2 puffs twice daily, to symbicort 200/6, 2 puffs twice daily. My peak flow was 357 when i went for my asthma review, even though it was lower, they still reduced my symbicort ? The reason they reduced it is they are concerned
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15 years ago
Exercise and Asthma
I thought I would share with you all a positive experience, in case it helps anyone else with Asthma. I'm an allergic asthmatic, and I take the brown, green and blue inhalers. One of the things recommended to me by my GP was exercise to help improve my lung function. Which isn't terribly bad but could
I thought I would share with you all a positive experience, in case it helps anyone else with Asthma. I'm an allergic asthmatic, and I take the brown, green and blue inhalers. One of the things recommended to me by my GP was exercise to help improve my lung function. Which isn't terribly bad but could
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16 years ago
? not asthma diagnosis or maybe atypical *rant alert*
Aargh, saw resp. consultant finally for the first time. Conclusion was on a lot of meds (never) but with no allergies on IgE blood test/spirometry good/no A&E etc either atypical asthma or something else ? dysfunctional breathing. Anyway, have to keep another peak flow and go for bronchial provocation
Aargh, saw resp. consultant finally for the first time. Conclusion was on a lot of meds (never) but with no allergies on IgE blood test/spirometry good/no A&E etc either atypical asthma or something else ? dysfunctional breathing. Anyway, have to keep another peak flow and go for bronchial provocation
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13 years ago
Peak Flow & Asthma Attacks
Hi, Can anyone tell me whether it is possible to be having an asthma attack whilst still having a good peak flow reading? I explained to the asthma nurse last time I saw her that sometimes I experience symptoms such as SOB and tight chest but still have high readings (on one occasion I even got my personal
Hi, Can anyone tell me whether it is possible to be having an asthma attack whilst still having a good peak flow reading? I explained to the asthma nurse last time I saw her that sometimes I experience symptoms such as SOB and tight chest but still have high readings (on one occasion I even got my personal
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13 years ago
strange breathing - a bit confused
I understand that I've said on previous posts I don't wheeze - but I'm in a bit of a strange situation here. occasionally, out of the blue, when I breathe in my chest feels like its vibrating and it sounds wheezy. it doesn't last long but when its does its a weird feeling. usually after the weird 'wheezing
I understand that I've said on previous posts I don't wheeze - but I'm in a bit of a strange situation here. occasionally, out of the blue, when I breathe in my chest feels like its vibrating and it sounds wheezy. it doesn't last long but when its does its a weird feeling. usually after the weird 'wheezing
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12 years ago
Lansoprozole / review
Since I started taking this I'm constantly hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? I mentioned it in my asthma review yesterday and the nurse didn't think it was a side effect. Also because I wasn't wheezing (after sitting quietly in a warm waiting room) and my peak flow was OK (it was 12:00 - it's
Since I started taking this I'm constantly hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? I mentioned it in my asthma review yesterday and the nurse didn't think it was a side effect. Also because I wasn't wheezing (after sitting quietly in a warm waiting room) and my peak flow was OK (it was 12:00 - it's
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16 years ago
How to tell severity without peak flow?
HI everyone, I'm new on here and still not 100% sure if I even have asthma; I'm waiting for an appt with consultant (which it's taken them nearly three weeks and many nagging phone calls from me just to try and book, still don't know when it will be but apparently could be 2-3 months - arrghh!) My
HI everyone, I'm new on here and still not 100% sure if I even have asthma; I'm waiting for an appt with consultant (which it's taken them nearly three weeks and many nagging phone calls from me just to try and book, still don't know when it will be but apparently could be 2-3 months - arrghh!) My
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