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Confused regarding peak flow measurements for asthma.
Hello, Which peak flow measurement would the Doctor or Nurse use to confirm a diagnosis, is it the highest reading (p.m) over a period of time or the lowest reading (a.m). I always thought it was the one that you puffed out on. Hope the community can help. Thanks
Hello, Which peak flow measurement would the Doctor or Nurse use to confirm a diagnosis, is it the highest reading (p.m) over a period of time or the lowest reading (a.m). I always thought it was the one that you puffed out on. Hope the community can help. Thanks
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7 years ago
Blue Inhalers- advice needed.
Hello to you all, Since late Nov have been prescribed a blue inhaler to take and a orange inhaler and to take my peak flow readings. How ever since i have made more detailed notes using Blue inhaler i have noticed i am using it more, 2 puffs twice a day over the past week or so, i want to take MORE because
Hello to you all, Since late Nov have been prescribed a blue inhaler to take and a orange inhaler and to take my peak flow readings. How ever since i have made more detailed notes using Blue inhaler i have noticed i am using it more, 2 puffs twice a day over the past week or so, i want to take MORE because
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Montelukast - good or bad?
Hi. I’m new here, looking in at the recommendation of the Asthma UK helpline nurse. I’ve had asthma for most of my 58 years, but in the past 12 months things have deteriorated quite substantially, with 8 or 9 ambulances, multiple chest infections, gallons of salbutamol and several bucketfuls of prednisolone
Hi. I’m new here, looking in at the recommendation of the Asthma UK helpline nurse. I’ve had asthma for most of my 58 years, but in the past 12 months things have deteriorated quite substantially, with 8 or 9 ambulances, multiple chest infections, gallons of salbutamol and several bucketfuls of prednisolone
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7 years ago
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Newbie to forum would like some help,do i have Asthma or is there another underlying problem.
1. Have just started seeing Asthma nurse (nov 23rd) after years on and off of a dry hacking cough i have been put on meds Salbutomal 100mg & Budesonide 100mg and still wake up with a tight chest after over 2.5 weeks on meds. 2.Have been keeping peak flow levels and so far the average is 470 morning and
1. Have just started seeing Asthma nurse (nov 23rd) after years on and off of a dry hacking cough i have been put on meds Salbutomal 100mg & Budesonide 100mg and still wake up with a tight chest after over 2.5 weeks on meds. 2.Have been keeping peak flow levels and so far the average is 470 morning and
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Huge stomach due to meds?
I have a history of allergies but not asthma but was diagnosed with asthma at age 50, after a suspected asthma attack in August (due to an allergic reaction to dust + high pollution levels) and ended up in A&E for a few hours. I was given prednisolone for a week and prescribed the daily brown inhaler
I have a history of allergies but not asthma but was diagnosed with asthma at age 50, after a suspected asthma attack in August (due to an allergic reaction to dust + high pollution levels) and ended up in A&E for a few hours. I was given prednisolone for a week and prescribed the daily brown inhaler
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
3 days of prednisolone and peak flow the same?
Hi. I've had a flare up of inflammation and was truly struggling. Hospital gave me steroid tablets and sent me home as oxygen was ok and peak flow was at 225. I have now taken the tablets three times and have been in bed for two days straight. Though I feel less pressure my peak flow is still at
Hi. I've had a flare up of inflammation and was truly struggling. Hospital gave me steroid tablets and sent me home as oxygen was ok and peak flow was at 225. I have now taken the tablets three times and have been in bed for two days straight. Though I feel less pressure my peak flow is still at
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Cops,emphysema
Hi,I'm 51years old and my spirometry test at the GPS says my lungs are of the age 87year old. I was diagnosed with emphysema at 44years old. I had to go to the health assessment DWP and after using my inhalers (fostair ,spiriva)and pumping myself with my reliever a few times I was ask to breathe into
Hi,I'm 51years old and my spirometry test at the GPS says my lungs are of the age 87year old. I was diagnosed with emphysema at 44years old. I had to go to the health assessment DWP and after using my inhalers (fostair ,spiriva)and pumping myself with my reliever a few times I was ask to breathe into
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7 years ago
Time off work
Hi, I recently visited the doctor and was told I had borderline pneumonia, this has flared my asthma in a way I haven’t had for decades. Anyway, i was given steroids, oral and inhaler, and antibiotics (1 week of amoxicillin and then a further two weeks of doxycycline) and I signed myself off work for
Hi, I recently visited the doctor and was told I had borderline pneumonia, this has flared my asthma in a way I haven’t had for decades. Anyway, i was given steroids, oral and inhaler, and antibiotics (1 week of amoxicillin and then a further two weeks of doxycycline) and I signed myself off work for
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
My quality of life has been on a rapid decline.. hoping someone can help.
I am 27 years old, a year ago happy and healthy until after a bike ride, the day after I had trouble breathing. After months of this getting worse and worse I finally was diagnosed with LPR (Silent Reflux) and started taking Ezomeprazole which for a period got it under control. I then started having
I am 27 years old, a year ago happy and healthy until after a bike ride, the day after I had trouble breathing. After months of this getting worse and worse I finally was diagnosed with LPR (Silent Reflux) and started taking Ezomeprazole which for a period got it under control. I then started having
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Peak flow - is there an average / age ?
Hello, After a 10mn appointment, my GP told me I have asthma, and gave me a prescription for Ventolin and Steroids ("to take until the end of my life"). So far I have refused to use any drugs long term until I get a more thorough investigation. So far my only symptoms are being prone to colds/flu/chest
Hello, After a 10mn appointment, my GP told me I have asthma, and gave me a prescription for Ventolin and Steroids ("to take until the end of my life"). So far I have refused to use any drugs long term until I get a more thorough investigation. So far my only symptoms are being prone to colds/flu/chest
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Confused and annoyed
Hi, I have had Asthma since I was a child. I had no symptoms for a very long time, then 6 months ago following a bad time with hayfever I was put back onto Salbutamol inhaler and then onto a steriod inhaler (flutiform). I have increased my steriod inhaler over the last few months and am on the maximum
Hi, I have had Asthma since I was a child. I had no symptoms for a very long time, then 6 months ago following a bad time with hayfever I was put back onto Salbutamol inhaler and then onto a steriod inhaler (flutiform). I have increased my steriod inhaler over the last few months and am on the maximum
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Asthma newbie diagnosis
Hi guys, I am Paula and I am 26 years old. So it looks like my GP is going to try to diagnose because he suspects I might have asthma. I had quite some respiratory issues during my life, but at 18 (I am 26 now) I started smoking and it seemed to help until two years ago, when I started to feel worse
Hi guys, I am Paula and I am 26 years old. So it looks like my GP is going to try to diagnose because he suspects I might have asthma. I had quite some respiratory issues during my life, but at 18 (I am 26 now) I started smoking and it seemed to help until two years ago, when I started to feel worse
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Travelling tomorrow and might have chest infection?
I am going on holiday tomorrow (always seem to be ill when going away lately). I've just got over a sore throat that I had for 2.5 weeks. It gave me a lot of clear mucus. Since Thursday/Friday I've started to cough, and now I am coughing up a bit of yellow-ish phlegm, but not loads. I am not breathless
I am going on holiday tomorrow (always seem to be ill when going away lately). I've just got over a sore throat that I had for 2.5 weeks. It gave me a lot of clear mucus. Since Thursday/Friday I've started to cough, and now I am coughing up a bit of yellow-ish phlegm, but not loads. I am not breathless
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Something new to worry about?
Bronchiectasis and asthma have been great since giving up work 18 months ago - not one infection - yayyyyy. Asthma is caused by allergens but so well controlled only flares when an infection sets in, but something is shifting. We are at our clean air country place this week and breathing has been slightly
Bronchiectasis and asthma have been great since giving up work 18 months ago - not one infection - yayyyyy. Asthma is caused by allergens but so well controlled only flares when an infection sets in, but something is shifting. We are at our clean air country place this week and breathing has been slightly
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Posting on CAR-T, BLAM, WLADand improved PFS with Venetoclax =R versus Bendamustine +R
Hi, I have been little too busy and way too sick with a slowly resolving chest infection to stay well engaged with the list, but I have been posting almost twice a week on our website in honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month (#BCAM) and World Lymphoma Awareness Day (#WLAD). I am trying to rest but
Hi, I have been little too busy and way too sick with a slowly resolving chest infection to stay well engaged with the list, but I have been posting almost twice a week on our website in honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month (#BCAM) and World Lymphoma Awareness Day (#WLAD). I am trying to rest but
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7 years ago
Peak Flow Charts
Can anyone please tell me where I can find a peak flow chart to print out as I need to record my daily tests and I cannot find one.
Can anyone please tell me where I can find a peak flow chart to print out as I need to record my daily tests and I cannot find one.
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Not sure if I have asthma or not?
Hi all, I've been to see various chest specialists over the years and have been on inhaled steroids over the past 10 years or so. When I was a child I was awakened in the night by profound breathlessness. This reoccurred on various occasions. I consulted my GP who measured my peak flow which I understand
Hi all, I've been to see various chest specialists over the years and have been on inhaled steroids over the past 10 years or so. When I was a child I was awakened in the night by profound breathlessness. This reoccurred on various occasions. I consulted my GP who measured my peak flow which I understand
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Asthma Community Forum
7 years ago
Lowered Corticosteroid dosage, how long to wait if symptoms worsen?
Hi all, I had my Relvar dosage halved by the nurse as I was feeling quite well controlled. It has only been 24 hours and I’m making a lot of mucus, which hasn’t been a problem for months. The chest also feels noticably heavier and I have to take more breaths when talking to people. My peak flow has hardly
Hi all, I had my Relvar dosage halved by the nurse as I was feeling quite well controlled. It has only been 24 hours and I’m making a lot of mucus, which hasn’t been a problem for months. The chest also feels noticably heavier and I have to take more breaths when talking to people. My peak flow has hardly
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7 years ago
Able to exercise, but readings so low, Don't understand.
Wow, during my wifit plus exercising this morning I managed to complete 1 hours exercise which included 24 minutes of running ( 8 x 3 minutes ) whilst holding a conversation with my wife, my peak heart rate was 141 bpm, I didn't feel breathless at all and felt l could have carried on if my legs held
Wow, during my wifit plus exercising this morning I managed to complete 1 hours exercise which included 24 minutes of running ( 8 x 3 minutes ) whilst holding a conversation with my wife, my peak heart rate was 141 bpm, I didn't feel breathless at all and felt l could have carried on if my legs held
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Respiratory hot clinic asthma care (first time beyond GP care)
Today I wait for an appointment by phone to see the Respiratory Hot clinic at my local hospital. I was referred yesterday after my asthma has deteriorated in the last four days. (flare up started over 2 wks ago) Consisting of two asthma attacks (resolved at home) and then checked out at A &E twice. Day
Today I wait for an appointment by phone to see the Respiratory Hot clinic at my local hospital. I was referred yesterday after my asthma has deteriorated in the last four days. (flare up started over 2 wks ago) Consisting of two asthma attacks (resolved at home) and then checked out at A &E twice. Day
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7 years ago
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