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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
peak flow
My peak flow today so far is 300 and 150 with no difference in how Iveblown in to it
My peak flow today so far is 300 and 150 with no difference in how Iveblown in to it
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17 years ago
Peak Flow Diary
Asthma Review yesterday. Peak flow surprised asthma nurse - not as good as had hoped after 6 months of Clenyl Modulite. Put me on Seretide. One puff, twice a day. Salbutamol up to 4 times a day. Peak flow thingy too for readings. What is a good reading cos yesterday had 190. Last night - 290. This
Asthma Review yesterday. Peak flow surprised asthma nurse - not as good as had hoped after 6 months of Clenyl Modulite. Put me on Seretide. One puff, twice a day. Salbutamol up to 4 times a day. Peak flow thingy too for readings. What is a good reading cos yesterday had 190. Last night - 290. This
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15 years ago
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Peak flow readings
What is a peak flow reading? Do you have to have a more severe form of asthma to need this? Mine asthma fortunately seems to be quite mild compared to most of the folk on this forum. I feel a bit of a fraud on here.
What is a peak flow reading? Do you have to have a more severe form of asthma to need this? Mine asthma fortunately seems to be quite mild compared to most of the folk on this forum. I feel a bit of a fraud on here.
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15 years ago
Seretide
Put on seretide for two week trial as peak flow readings low on Clenil modulite. The peak flow graph is going up and down like a yo-yo in just 10 days. Can go from 300 down to 150 in one day. Only constant was one and a half days at 240. I've only actually needed Ventolin for breathlessness on one
Put on seretide for two week trial as peak flow readings low on Clenil modulite. The peak flow graph is going up and down like a yo-yo in just 10 days. Can go from 300 down to 150 in one day. Only constant was one and a half days at 240. I've only actually needed Ventolin for breathlessness on one
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15 years ago
Newly diagnosed asthmatic
I am a fairly new kid on the block where asthma is concerned. I was ill away on a business trip and had to be rescued off the motorway by family 150 miles from home. About 2 weeks later started getting breathless for no reason just walking around the house (we have a bungalow) so no stairs involved
I am a fairly new kid on the block where asthma is concerned. I was ill away on a business trip and had to be rescued off the motorway by family 150 miles from home. About 2 weeks later started getting breathless for no reason just walking around the house (we have a bungalow) so no stairs involved
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13 years ago
Uncontrolled, Steroid Resistant Asthma
I am 51 and have mild Asthma since I was 2. It has always responded to Ventolin and previously-available reliever medications. Notably, my Asthma is 95% related to anxiety, and often goes into remission for 7 or more years at a time. This year, I developed bronchitis, during the summer, and this has
I am 51 and have mild Asthma since I was 2. It has always responded to Ventolin and previously-available reliever medications. Notably, my Asthma is 95% related to anxiety, and often goes into remission for 7 or more years at a time. This year, I developed bronchitis, during the summer, and this has
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18 years ago
Coming off prednisolone??? (long)
My asthma has been a lot worse lately. It hasn't been bad enough to go to hospital (last time was June & July last yr d/t a cold and then the flu). So 3 weeks ago I had to put myself on prednisolone - trigger was/is heartburn - at least I presume so, my asthma gets worse when my heartburn increases.
My asthma has been a lot worse lately. It hasn't been bad enough to go to hospital (last time was June & July last yr d/t a cold and then the flu). So 3 weeks ago I had to put myself on prednisolone - trigger was/is heartburn - at least I presume so, my asthma gets worse when my heartburn increases.
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18 years ago
Where can I get information on PEV and FEV1
I am trying to work out if I have asthma or an allergy. To prove this I have purchased one of the mini peak flow meters (Piko-1) and will monitor my peak flow and my FEV1. I would like to get some more information on what these readings are and there must be a reference chart saying what are the ranges
I am trying to work out if I have asthma or an allergy. To prove this I have purchased one of the mini peak flow meters (Piko-1) and will monitor my peak flow and my FEV1. I would like to get some more information on what these readings are and there must be a reference chart saying what are the ranges
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17 years ago
Coughs/colds as a trigger
Hi all, im a newby here, and only got diagnosed with asthma in march this year, after a bad chest infection gave me an asthma attack and put me in ITU. After a great summer where i came off all my inhalers, the change in season/weather and increase in people with coughs/colds etc i've gone from no
Hi all, im a newby here, and only got diagnosed with asthma in march this year, after a bad chest infection gave me an asthma attack and put me in ITU. After a great summer where i came off all my inhalers, the change in season/weather and increase in people with coughs/colds etc i've gone from no
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13 years ago
what should my peak flow be?
ive blown 500/510 once, tends to be around 420/430. is it the highest your personal best is meant to be or is it your ""average"" reading? sorry to ask..
ive blown 500/510 once, tends to be around 420/430. is it the highest your personal best is meant to be or is it your ""average"" reading? sorry to ask..
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13 years ago
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
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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