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Recycle your inhalers
Have been chucking mine/taking them to pharmacy where they get destroyed. Now I find they can be recycled! This has been around for a while but I didn't know about it until very recently and thought I would share if Asthma UK is ok with that. The site has a list of pharmacies near you which do this plus
Have been chucking mine/taking them to pharmacy where they get destroyed. Now I find they can be recycled! This has been around for a while but I didn't know about it until very recently and thought I would share if Asthma UK is ok with that. The site has a list of pharmacies near you which do this plus
Lysistrata
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
In need of your expertise!
Hey all. I’m in need of a bit of advice and I think my question is well placed here given all of your experiences. I’m terribly allergic to lots of things and have been under immunology for many years and they do a great job of managing my allergies. This year, I developed a serious case of breathlessness
Hey all. I’m in need of a bit of advice and I think my question is well placed here given all of your experiences. I’m terribly allergic to lots of things and have been under immunology for many years and they do a great job of managing my allergies. This year, I developed a serious case of breathlessness
MrsCMK
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
We all need a fan?
Hiya everyone, In addition to the twice weekly catchup regarding the Pulmonary rehab course I have recently started. I ought to add ,for those of us who have not heard this advice the following . This was given to me when I went for my PR suitability assessment, while talking to the senior staff
Hiya everyone, In addition to the twice weekly catchup regarding the Pulmonary rehab course I have recently started. I ought to add ,for those of us who have not heard this advice the following . This was given to me when I went for my PR suitability assessment, while talking to the senior staff
canalchris
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
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Peak flow meter
Hi. I'm new to this. Is there any way I could increase my peak flow? My personal best is 350. I'm 4'11 and in my early twenties. My doctor gave me a Ventolin inhaler. Will it help to increase my peak flow rate? I need to get it to 450 as part of my work medical
Hi. I'm new to this. Is there any way I could increase my peak flow? My personal best is 350. I'm 4'11 and in my early twenties. My doctor gave me a Ventolin inhaler. Will it help to increase my peak flow rate? I need to get it to 450 as part of my work medical
Nudggybuggy
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Advice please
Hi Everyone, I'm new here & need some advice please. .I've been diagnosed with quite severe copd & have developed asthma as I've got older too probs with the menopause ..not a good combo I gather ! Recently i had a heavy cold which resulted in a lung infection on my left lung where i have chickenpox
Hi Everyone, I'm new here & need some advice please. .I've been diagnosed with quite severe copd & have developed asthma as I've got older too probs with the menopause ..not a good combo I gather ! Recently i had a heavy cold which resulted in a lung infection on my left lung where i have chickenpox
Shanti55
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
Can a persistent cough be caused by steroids?
For a long time, years on and off, I have a cough. Looking back I do wonder if it can be connected with the steroids. I have had a lung X-ray which was clear. I stopped smoking, 6 years ago, I was never a heavy smoker and didn’t cough when I smoked. My doctor seems mystified and has ruled out a gastric
For a long time, years on and off, I have a cough. Looking back I do wonder if it can be connected with the steroids. I have had a lung X-ray which was clear. I stopped smoking, 6 years ago, I was never a heavy smoker and didn’t cough when I smoked. My doctor seems mystified and has ruled out a gastric
Deemar
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PMRGCAuk
6 years ago
Change of inhaler
Hi Guys 49% lung function COPD I've moved house and have a new Doctor, the new Doctor said I was using too much Ventolin (2 puffs x 10) 6 of which would be on a daily 3 or 4 mile walk, hills mostly I have been doing this along with a daily dose of Tiotropium/Olodaterol (Spiolto [u]mist[/u] inhaler)
Hi Guys 49% lung function COPD I've moved house and have a new Doctor, the new Doctor said I was using too much Ventolin (2 puffs x 10) 6 of which would be on a daily 3 or 4 mile walk, hills mostly I have been doing this along with a daily dose of Tiotropium/Olodaterol (Spiolto [u]mist[/u] inhaler)
CoffCoffWalkWalk
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
The steady drift down...
Here we are, 4 weeks post discharge and the night symptoms are worsening and the peak flow is definitely on the way down! Really annoying because apart from a random allergy and a bug a couple of weeks ago I’ve had really low level symptoms in between so the xolair seems to be helping. Time to whack
Here we are, 4 weeks post discharge and the night symptoms are worsening and the peak flow is definitely on the way down! Really annoying because apart from a random allergy and a bug a couple of weeks ago I’ve had really low level symptoms in between so the xolair seems to be helping. Time to whack
Js706
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Ventolin plus Inhaled Meds Delivery System
I'll start this Post with a nod of acknowledgement to EmmaF91 who touched on Ventolin Dosage in one of her recent Posts. This topic is such an important one I wanted to further highlight and elaborate on it. Earlier this year I was surprised (having taken the precaution of visiting my local hospital
I'll start this Post with a nod of acknowledgement to EmmaF91 who touched on Ventolin Dosage in one of her recent Posts. This topic is such an important one I wanted to further highlight and elaborate on it. Earlier this year I was surprised (having taken the precaution of visiting my local hospital
Matman
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
That was a celebration picture!
But the weather is tempestuous and things are hard..going to hospital to see Mum, so brave, my little fighter with half a toe all stitched up. She wants to come back with me this time. I’m trying to get things organised. We’ll see if she still wants to once she is home. I’m congested more than ever.
But the weather is tempestuous and things are hard..going to hospital to see Mum, so brave, my little fighter with half a toe all stitched up. She wants to come back with me this time. I’m trying to get things organised. We’ll see if she still wants to once she is home. I’m congested more than ever.
Hidden
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
Ventolin and reflux???
Hi - it’s an unusual side effect (I don’t think it’s even listed as one!), but does anyone else get a worsening of reflux symptoms if they use too much ventolin? I’m currently on ranitidine (omeprazole ‘gave’ me reflux 🙄) and rarely get issues as was initially put on prophylactically due to pred until
Hi - it’s an unusual side effect (I don’t think it’s even listed as one!), but does anyone else get a worsening of reflux symptoms if they use too much ventolin? I’m currently on ranitidine (omeprazole ‘gave’ me reflux 🙄) and rarely get issues as was initially put on prophylactically due to pred until
EmmaF91
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
That was a surprise?!
Sitting here watching TV from out of no where I starting coughing and the cough didn't stop. Is it my asthma or acid reflux (heartburn) ? Go grab my ventolin and do the 1 puff tidal breathing through my spacer waited then again after 30 secs. Making a difference possibly then more coughing more ventolin
Sitting here watching TV from out of no where I starting coughing and the cough didn't stop. Is it my asthma or acid reflux (heartburn) ? Go grab my ventolin and do the 1 puff tidal breathing through my spacer waited then again after 30 secs. Making a difference possibly then more coughing more ventolin
elanaoali
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Ventolin and emphysema
So I just read a bunch of posts about this and it seems that most feel that ventolin is basically useless for treating emphysema. Doe anyone think otherwise?
So I just read a bunch of posts about this and it seems that most feel that ventolin is basically useless for treating emphysema. Doe anyone think otherwise?
challny
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
Asthma - top tips and advice!
Hi guys - another list for you all 😂! As always feel free to discuss and add your own top tips and advice below! So here it goes; 1. Keep your GP informed and involved to your condition if it’s flaring (as much as you can in the current climate of appt shortages!) - if you’re suddenly getting symptoms
Hi guys - another list for you all 😂! As always feel free to discuss and add your own top tips and advice below! So here it goes; 1. Keep your GP informed and involved to your condition if it’s flaring (as much as you can in the current climate of appt shortages!) - if you’re suddenly getting symptoms
EmmaF91
Community Ambassador
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
First mepo tomorrow - hopefully this’ll stop me wheezing!
Hey everyone Bit of a rant this time - I’m just very frustrated at the moment! I’m tired of being asthma-ry, tired of not being understood by family, and tired of being tired! I haven’t been consistently well since June, with daily and nightly issues almost the whole way through. The only times I’ve
Hey everyone Bit of a rant this time - I’m just very frustrated at the moment! I’m tired of being asthma-ry, tired of not being understood by family, and tired of being tired! I haven’t been consistently well since June, with daily and nightly issues almost the whole way through. The only times I’ve
EmmaF91
Community Ambassador
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Repeat prescriptions
For over 30 years I’ve controlled my asthma using ventolin inhalers with the instructed dosage of 2x puffs 4 times daily or when required. Recently my request for a repeat prescription has been made difficult as the asthma Nurse at my doctors surgery informs me using my inhaler more than 2 times a week
For over 30 years I’ve controlled my asthma using ventolin inhalers with the instructed dosage of 2x puffs 4 times daily or when required. Recently my request for a repeat prescription has been made difficult as the asthma Nurse at my doctors surgery informs me using my inhaler more than 2 times a week
Asthma2018
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Early repeat prescriptions
For the past 30 plus years I have controlled my asthma with the use of ventolin inhalers, 2 puffs 4 times a day or when required. But now I’m being told by the asthma Nurse at my surgery that using my inhaler more than twice a week is excessive and my asthma is out of control. In response I am waiting
For the past 30 plus years I have controlled my asthma with the use of ventolin inhalers, 2 puffs 4 times a day or when required. But now I’m being told by the asthma Nurse at my surgery that using my inhaler more than twice a week is excessive and my asthma is out of control. In response I am waiting
Asthma2018
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
What I wish I had asked (when first diagnosed)
Hi everyone I’ve recently read an article about shared appts with doctors, and whilst it’s not something I would like personally, it does bring up an interesting point - very few people know what to ask when they’re first diagnosed (with asthma)! I know I never asked questions, mainly because at the
Hi everyone I’ve recently read an article about shared appts with doctors, and whilst it’s not something I would like personally, it does bring up an interesting point - very few people know what to ask when they’re first diagnosed (with asthma)! I know I never asked questions, mainly because at the
EmmaF91
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Living with Asthma
6 years ago
What I wish I had asked my GP/asthma nurse (when first diagnosed 😉)
Hi everyone I’ve recently read an article about shared appts with GPs, and whilst it’s not something I would like personally, it does bring up an interesting point - very few people know what to ask when they’re first diagnosed (with asthma)! I know I never asked questions, mainly because at the time
Hi everyone I’ve recently read an article about shared appts with GPs, and whilst it’s not something I would like personally, it does bring up an interesting point - very few people know what to ask when they’re first diagnosed (with asthma)! I know I never asked questions, mainly because at the time
EmmaF91
Community Ambassador
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Another one with a conundrum
Hi all, I have started a bit of a cold, feel a bit rubbish. And, of course, my asthma has kicked in, so I have increased my Symbicort. My peakflow is down to marginally above 80% of my best, so not that bad at all, at least not yet. However, when I looked at the asthma U.K. website I noticed that they
Hi all, I have started a bit of a cold, feel a bit rubbish. And, of course, my asthma has kicked in, so I have increased my Symbicort. My peakflow is down to marginally above 80% of my best, so not that bad at all, at least not yet. However, when I looked at the asthma U.K. website I noticed that they
Wheezycat
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
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