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Any help on how to understand peak flow readings?
Hey i am new here and tried looking through all the threads to make sure that no one has asked this question before, and as far as i can see they havent so i hope its ok that i ask this. I am 21 and 5.7 inches tall and my best peak flow when i went to the doctor was 450. I only got diagnised with asthma
Hey i am new here and tried looking through all the threads to make sure that no one has asked this question before, and as far as i can see they havent so i hope its ok that i ask this. I am 21 and 5.7 inches tall and my best peak flow when i went to the doctor was 450. I only got diagnised with asthma
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15 years ago
Chronic/Status Asthmaticus/Singulair
Hi Anyone got any advice....or experience of similar... Initially I had a few attacks that resulted in A&E, the usual, but nothing earth shattering in the autumn! This progresed to getting more and more out of control, yet the attacks once on nebuliser etc then calm down quite quickly after a few doses
Hi Anyone got any advice....or experience of similar... Initially I had a few attacks that resulted in A&E, the usual, but nothing earth shattering in the autumn! This progresed to getting more and more out of control, yet the attacks once on nebuliser etc then calm down quite quickly after a few doses
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16 years ago
Combivent
I have just been prescribed combivent in addition to other meds, but it feels as though it is burning on the way down and then my chest hurts for quite a while afterwards. It does improve my peak flow but I don't know if I should continue with it. With it being the weekend I cannot ring the nurse to
I have just been prescribed combivent in addition to other meds, but it feels as though it is burning on the way down and then my chest hurts for quite a while afterwards. It does improve my peak flow but I don't know if I should continue with it. With it being the weekend I cannot ring the nurse to
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17 years ago
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When is asthma under control?
Hi, I'm a few weeks away from my next consultant check up. Last time I saw him, he said that if the asthma wasn't ""under control"" the next time I saw him, he'd be thinking about injections. This isn't something I'm keen on! The asthma is certainly a lot better than it was. I'm hoping the improvement
Hi, I'm a few weeks away from my next consultant check up. Last time I saw him, he said that if the asthma wasn't ""under control"" the next time I saw him, he'd be thinking about injections. This isn't something I'm keen on! The asthma is certainly a lot better than it was. I'm hoping the improvement
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13 years ago
Not sure what is could be
Hey all, I dont know if some of you remember but the start of this year i was off for 6 months with my asthma. I feel better however the doctors havent really got to the bottom of why i get chest pains and dizzy. Having done ecgs, diagonosed with acid reflux, my heart (according) to the ecgs was fine
Hey all, I dont know if some of you remember but the start of this year i was off for 6 months with my asthma. I feel better however the doctors havent really got to the bottom of why i get chest pains and dizzy. Having done ecgs, diagonosed with acid reflux, my heart (according) to the ecgs was fine
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15 years ago
my peak flow readings
hi, ive had a peak flow metre for just over a week, my reading should roughly be 405 according to the EU Scale, however, mine has been changing from 320 to 380, mostly it is 330...does this man i have bad asthma or what? i don't really udnerstand..i know each individual has a different reading..but mine
hi, ive had a peak flow metre for just over a week, my reading should roughly be 405 according to the EU Scale, however, mine has been changing from 320 to 380, mostly it is 330...does this man i have bad asthma or what? i don't really udnerstand..i know each individual has a different reading..but mine
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18 years ago
Different Normal Peak Flow Value Scales?
Hello New to forum, but not to having child with asthma. Can I have thoughts, please. Our child uses the Mini Wright Low Range PF meter (EN Standard 13826). At almost 4ft 5 inches tall, the Clement Clarke Normal PFV scale would suggest a predicted PEFR of 233. Our GP practice use the EMIS computer
Hello New to forum, but not to having child with asthma. Can I have thoughts, please. Our child uses the Mini Wright Low Range PF meter (EN Standard 13826). At almost 4ft 5 inches tall, the Clement Clarke Normal PFV scale would suggest a predicted PEFR of 233. Our GP practice use the EMIS computer
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14 years ago
Handihaler and asthma
Hi folks, I'm feeling very depressed this evening. I've had a few chest infections over the last three winters, three in 2008, one last year and a mild one already this year. I spoke to the asthma UK nurse before Christmas and she recommended that I ask my doctor about trying a montelukas tablet in
Hi folks, I'm feeling very depressed this evening. I've had a few chest infections over the last three winters, three in 2008, one last year and a mild one already this year. I spoke to the asthma UK nurse before Christmas and she recommended that I ask my doctor about trying a montelukas tablet in
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14 years ago
Limited to 3 SABA inhalers per year.
I'm 47 have had asthma since I was a teen, for the last 25 years I've been on inhaled pulmicort and salbutamol. This has worked really well, I've never had a serious exacerbation requiring oral steroids or hospitalisation. I don't get any real side effects using ventolin but just a couple of puffs
I'm 47 have had asthma since I was a teen, for the last 25 years I've been on inhaled pulmicort and salbutamol. This has worked really well, I've never had a serious exacerbation requiring oral steroids or hospitalisation. I don't get any real side effects using ventolin but just a couple of puffs
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14 years ago
Peak Flow Meters
Hello Everyone, I am new to these discussion boards, and I would like to know if you can order new peak flow meters on prescription from your G.P. I have heard that you can, but I am on Income Support due to ill-health and I also do not have to pay for my prescriptions as I have an exemption certificate
Hello Everyone, I am new to these discussion boards, and I would like to know if you can order new peak flow meters on prescription from your G.P. I have heard that you can, but I am on Income Support due to ill-health and I also do not have to pay for my prescriptions as I have an exemption certificate
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15 years ago
Worsening moderate asthma
Hello, Just wondering how many people are in a similiar state to me? Asthma's gradually been getting worse under control for a few months at a time then yurgh since diagnosis in 2007. I've not been in hospital or A & E and luckily ok in work but often bad/v.tired evenings/mornings. I have regular GP
Hello, Just wondering how many people are in a similiar state to me? Asthma's gradually been getting worse under control for a few months at a time then yurgh since diagnosis in 2007. I've not been in hospital or A & E and luckily ok in work but often bad/v.tired evenings/mornings. I have regular GP
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15 years ago
not asthma??
hi i was diagnosed with asthma about twenty years ago when i was 23 yrs old,now my asthma nurse thinks because mypeak flow is so low all the time- it ranges between 280-200. that i may not have asthma and wants me to a peak flow diary for 2 wks and then she says she will be able to calcuate the results
hi i was diagnosed with asthma about twenty years ago when i was 23 yrs old,now my asthma nurse thinks because mypeak flow is so low all the time- it ranges between 280-200. that i may not have asthma and wants me to a peak flow diary for 2 wks and then she says she will be able to calcuate the results
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17 years ago
Re:- Do I take my inhaler first before i do my peak flow reading?
Hi there I have been advised to start doing my peak flow readings before i attend my asthma review, i have both an electronic peak flow meter and a Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter, had them for a couple of years, but have hardly used it... I forgot to ask and i can not remember from past experiences
Hi there I have been advised to start doing my peak flow readings before i attend my asthma review, i have both an electronic peak flow meter and a Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter, had them for a couple of years, but have hardly used it... I forgot to ask and i can not remember from past experiences
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14 years ago
Re Results of my asthma review today
Hi Everyone Had my asthma review today, and came out fairly unscaved. I am pleased i have managed to stay on my Singulair, after being told they were going to stop it, even though i have had great results from it (No attacks for the 3 months i have been on it.) I ran out of the Singulair last week
Hi Everyone Had my asthma review today, and came out fairly unscaved. I am pleased i have managed to stay on my Singulair, after being told they were going to stop it, even though i have had great results from it (No attacks for the 3 months i have been on it.) I ran out of the Singulair last week
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15 years ago
work and asthma
My asthma is really playing up at work at the moment I am getting really short of breath and I am suffering with a tight chest quite a lot of the time. I work with a lot of students with challenging behaviour and they are young people with special needs. I have a student who likes to run out of classroom
My asthma is really playing up at work at the moment I am getting really short of breath and I am suffering with a tight chest quite a lot of the time. I work with a lot of students with challenging behaviour and they are young people with special needs. I have a student who likes to run out of classroom
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13 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
As it seems to be peak flow day here, thought I would ask some advice too. My peakflow was between 250-300 when having difficulties. After treatment it is now generally 280 -300, 320 on a rare occasion. I don't have any of the symptoms at the moment so should I worry about the peak flow still being
As it seems to be peak flow day here, thought I would ask some advice too. My peakflow was between 250-300 when having difficulties. After treatment it is now generally 280 -300, 320 on a rare occasion. I don't have any of the symptoms at the moment so should I worry about the peak flow still being
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17 years ago
Another rant about doctors and advice needed please
OK so as many of you may know I have been having issues with my asthma since January. Back before the new year my peak flow was ranging a normal of 430-450 every day and then I came down with a horrid chest infection that came right out the blue with no warnings and since then I have been seeing my doctor
OK so as many of you may know I have been having issues with my asthma since January. Back before the new year my peak flow was ranging a normal of 430-450 every day and then I came down with a horrid chest infection that came right out the blue with no warnings and since then I have been seeing my doctor
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14 years ago
Asthma & Medication
Hi All, I'm after a little advice from real life asthma sufferers as I am not too sure/confused about mine. Firstly I will apologise for the length of the post, but it is necessary to get the details across so sorry... I was diagnosed with asthma 9 months ago (aged 22), after having an 'asthma attack
Hi All, I'm after a little advice from real life asthma sufferers as I am not too sure/confused about mine. Firstly I will apologise for the length of the post, but it is necessary to get the details across so sorry... I was diagnosed with asthma 9 months ago (aged 22), after having an 'asthma attack
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13 years ago
Peak Flow good but still feel bad
My asthma's been getting troublesome this week, really uncomfortable, but my peak flow is between 400-450, which is really good. I'm confused - can I have a good peak flow but still be having an attack my reliever doesn't help? And if so, what do I do?
My asthma's been getting troublesome this week, really uncomfortable, but my peak flow is between 400-450, which is really good. I'm confused - can I have a good peak flow but still be having an attack my reliever doesn't help? And if so, what do I do?
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14 years ago
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