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Mir smart one
Hi, I am considering buying a smart peak flow meter. Does anyone have any personal experiences of using one? Are they relatively easy to use? I do have a traditional type peak flow meter - which even with glasses on I find near impossible to read at the best of times, plus recording the reading is a
Hi, I am considering buying a smart peak flow meter. Does anyone have any personal experiences of using one? Are they relatively easy to use? I do have a traditional type peak flow meter - which even with glasses on I find near impossible to read at the best of times, plus recording the reading is a
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Stress and Peak flow
My peak flow has been about 70% of normal for the last week. I can't think of any reason for that, except its been an unusually stressful week. Does anyone else find stress affects them? and if so what do you do to get your peak flow back up?
My peak flow has been about 70% of normal for the last week. I can't think of any reason for that, except its been an unusually stressful week. Does anyone else find stress affects them? and if so what do you do to get your peak flow back up?
Blizzard1
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Help Getting FEV1 Percentage From Liters
Hello, this is probably pretty simple for some but quite confusing for me. I have a Microlife peak flow meter and it does give the FEV1 but it does it in Liters and not percentages, which is the standard I can understand most. For example it says PEF is 447 Liters and then says my FEV1 is 2.77 Liters
Hello, this is probably pretty simple for some but quite confusing for me. I have a Microlife peak flow meter and it does give the FEV1 but it does it in Liters and not percentages, which is the standard I can understand most. For example it says PEF is 447 Liters and then says my FEV1 is 2.77 Liters
ericgtr
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
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Am I getting the right treatment?
Hi I have struggled with my breathing for about 10 years and didn't mention it to the doctor until 3 years ago. I was in denial and a smoker. I had a lung x ray and peak flow tests at my gp surgery. The GP told me I have stage 4 COPD and gave me spirva inhaler and a steroid inhaler. I also have a rescue
Hi I have struggled with my breathing for about 10 years and didn't mention it to the doctor until 3 years ago. I was in denial and a smoker. I had a lung x ray and peak flow tests at my gp surgery. The GP told me I have stage 4 COPD and gave me spirva inhaler and a steroid inhaler. I also have a rescue
Festie
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
home checks
is it ok to buy a peak flow meter to use at home ,my breathing has been all over the place the last 2/3 weeks i am taking my rescue pack at the moment if i had a flow meter how do i interpret the results, i am at 41% fev last check at the docs.
is it ok to buy a peak flow meter to use at home ,my breathing has been all over the place the last 2/3 weeks i am taking my rescue pack at the moment if i had a flow meter how do i interpret the results, i am at 41% fev last check at the docs.
whit
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
What it's like in Japan
Thought I would share what a visit is like with my doctor (also venting). This is kind of typical, especially when we are concerned about something or want a change/adjustment/whatever. If we just come in, check in, get out and get our meds, we have no real issue. I want to preface this by saying
Thought I would share what a visit is like with my doctor (also venting). This is kind of typical, especially when we are concerned about something or want a change/adjustment/whatever. If we just come in, check in, get out and get our meds, we have no real issue. I want to preface this by saying
anjyil
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Revlar Ellipta
Hi everyone! Just want to let you know I am now on my second Revlar inhaler and it is working brilliantly for me. I have had no side effects from it so far. I feel good. My peak flow has even improved a little which is just great. My walking has also improved and if I can gear myself to walk every day
Hi everyone! Just want to let you know I am now on my second Revlar inhaler and it is working brilliantly for me. I have had no side effects from it so far. I feel good. My peak flow has even improved a little which is just great. My walking has also improved and if I can gear myself to walk every day
Aisling30
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Since I have been diagnosed with adult-onset, this is my first time traveling. What do you recommend bringing along (aside from my inhalers)
Nervous about my upcoming trip and want to make sure I am as prepared as possible! Are there any thing other than inhalers that one would recommend bringing on a trip? I was planning to bring my Peak Flow Meter as well. Any advice would be appreciated!
Nervous about my upcoming trip and want to make sure I am as prepared as possible! Are there any thing other than inhalers that one would recommend bringing on a trip? I was planning to bring my Peak Flow Meter as well. Any advice would be appreciated!
kshull13
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Asthma playing up and forgot to refill prescription (not emergency).
I've had a busy week this week, including an interview and an exam. I forgot to refill my Fostair prescription. It was after my Friday night dose that it dawned on me that I had 6 puffs left and I take four a day. I decided to split them down to one puff twice a day in hopes of stretching it. I was a
I've had a busy week this week, including an interview and an exam. I forgot to refill my Fostair prescription. It was after my Friday night dose that it dawned on me that I had 6 puffs left and I take four a day. I decided to split them down to one puff twice a day in hopes of stretching it. I was a
Paradigm
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Just not fair :/
Asthma suddenly took a turn for the worst last night. Not sure *why* as I was doing so well. Nearest I can figure, our area is extremely dry and there has been a lot of wind around here lately. During Mom's visit (for a whole week!), we went to places near the ocean and/or with lots of green (both
Asthma suddenly took a turn for the worst last night. Not sure *why* as I was doing so well. Nearest I can figure, our area is extremely dry and there has been a lot of wind around here lately. During Mom's visit (for a whole week!), we went to places near the ocean and/or with lots of green (both
anjyil
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Sudden onset of tight chest
Hi All, I've had asthma since birth and it's been manageable, the symptoms have also improved over the years (now 43yrs old) and I only needed to use my reliever every few days. A couple months ago my chest became tight almost overnight to the point where I need to use my reliever 4-8 times a day.
Hi All, I've had asthma since birth and it's been manageable, the symptoms have also improved over the years (now 43yrs old) and I only needed to use my reliever every few days. A couple months ago my chest became tight almost overnight to the point where I need to use my reliever 4-8 times a day.
Don74
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Asthma getting worse and meds are not helping at all
Hi everyone! I’m relatively new here and need some advise. Basically my asthma is getting worse and worse since last August. My GP/ asthma nurse have been increasing my meds since last October. They have changed me from just needing a blue inhaler ever so often to duoresp spiromax 3 puffs/ twice a day
Hi everyone! I’m relatively new here and need some advise. Basically my asthma is getting worse and worse since last August. My GP/ asthma nurse have been increasing my meds since last October. They have changed me from just needing a blue inhaler ever so often to duoresp spiromax 3 puffs/ twice a day
Paulily
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
COPD query
Hello I am just wondering whether anyone could help me out. I have had asthma from a young age so my breathing has never been the best as it is. My nan had COPD and both my dad and grandad have Emphysema. My grandad is still alive and doing okay despite only having one and a half lungs. My dad passed
Hello I am just wondering whether anyone could help me out. I have had asthma from a young age so my breathing has never been the best as it is. My nan had COPD and both my dad and grandad have Emphysema. My grandad is still alive and doing okay despite only having one and a half lungs. My dad passed
Meganwilshaw
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
Asthma
Started Revlar Ellipta 3 weeks ago. Apart from a runny nose in the morning found it good. After 20 hours though i woukd have to take a puff of Atrovent - think habit. Anyway Sunday didnt feel great a bit of a wheeze. Last night had to take a nebuluser. Today went to docs. Could hardly breath said my
Started Revlar Ellipta 3 weeks ago. Apart from a runny nose in the morning found it good. After 20 hours though i woukd have to take a puff of Atrovent - think habit. Anyway Sunday didnt feel great a bit of a wheeze. Last night had to take a nebuluser. Today went to docs. Could hardly breath said my
Aisling30
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
Can I take ventolin as needed despite using sirdupla?
Hi folks. I don't want to be a pain in the proverbial by posting here too often but I need advice. I had a bad asthma flare on holiday but thankfully I managed to get an emergency supply of steroids to take away with me as it started to play up before I left. The flare was caused I believe by hay fever
Hi folks. I don't want to be a pain in the proverbial by posting here too often but I need advice. I had a bad asthma flare on holiday but thankfully I managed to get an emergency supply of steroids to take away with me as it started to play up before I left. The flare was caused I believe by hay fever
flossiew
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
The Big Day
Good morning everyone As we all know today is quite a special day Harry and Meghan are getting married today and I was just wondering what everyone is doing for it How many have actually come to Windsor to witness the events that unfold to that, how many are having street parties Tell me what all
Good morning everyone As we all know today is quite a special day Harry and Meghan are getting married today and I was just wondering what everyone is doing for it How many have actually come to Windsor to witness the events that unfold to that, how many are having street parties Tell me what all
Erin001
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Asthma Community Forum
6 years ago
The big day
Good morning everyone As we all know today is quite a special day Harry and Meghan are getting married today and I was just wondering what everyone is doing for it How many have actually come to Windsor to witness the events that unfold to that, how many are having street parties Tell me what all
Good morning everyone As we all know today is quite a special day Harry and Meghan are getting married today and I was just wondering what everyone is doing for it How many have actually come to Windsor to witness the events that unfold to that, how many are having street parties Tell me what all
Erin001
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
Tamiflu = tummy phoo
I can’t figure out whether it’s the Tamiflu or the
z
pak
or having to take both and believe me I’m grateful for both given how sick I was - BUT it’s destroying my stomach. I still have 5 days left to take - any suggestions to settle things down?
I can’t figure out whether it’s the Tamiflu or the
z
pak
or having to take both and believe me I’m grateful for both given how sick I was - BUT it’s destroying my stomach. I still have 5 days left to take - any suggestions to settle things down?
SunnyCA
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CLL Support
6 years ago
Z Pak and Tamiflu
I was just prescribed tamiflu and a
z
pak
as I have a fever of 102.8. Can these be taken together? I will follow up with Mayo tomorrow - they wanted me to get a flu swab to test for flu before getting a scrip for Tamiflu but no one has them in the SF Bay Area.
I was just prescribed tamiflu and a
z
pak
as I have a fever of 102.8. Can these be taken together? I will follow up with Mayo tomorrow - they wanted me to get a flu swab to test for flu before getting a scrip for Tamiflu but no one has them in the SF Bay Area.
SunnyCA
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CLL Support
6 years ago
Reflecting......
As the warm weather has arrived, I expected to be happier than I am!!! It's those words, should be!!! I'm putting too much pressure on myself!!! I'm always being told to have more compassion for myself and to be proud of what I have achieved but I can tell myself these things until I'm blue in the face
As the warm weather has arrived, I expected to be happier than I am!!! It's those words, should be!!! I'm putting too much pressure on myself!!! I'm always being told to have more compassion for myself and to be proud of what I have achieved but I can tell myself these things until I'm blue in the face
Lynnelovessunshine
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
6 years ago
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