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Anyone in this boat?

I know this is a long shot, but I really wonder, is anyone in the same position I am in. I have had pneumonia so many times over the last 2 years and countless...

I know this is a long shot, but I really wonder, is anyone in the same position ...

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•13 years ago

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Bronchoplasty?? Question for Brittles?

I just wondered if anyone has had this procedure done? It has been mentioned to me for a while now and from what i'm told has had pretty good effects on the...

I just wondered if anyone has had this procedure done? It has been mentioned to ...

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•13 years ago

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Hi waves just seeing whos around still?

Hi all, Im kinda new here i guess, well i've not been on in a few years so think that counts as new! I used to be a regular poster on here and have only just...

Hi all, Im kinda new here i guess, well i've not been on in a few years so think...

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•13 years ago

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Is this school failing my daughter?

My eldest daughter is 4 and just started school. On many occassions I've asked them to give her ventolin during the day. I've written it down too. I'm still...

My eldest daughter is 4 and just started school. On many occassions I've asked t...

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•13 years ago

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Beach to Beach Bike Ride for AUK

Sitting in Pizza Hut on Tuesday darling hubby goes I have sent for the info pack for this years Bournemouth to Brighton Bike Ride for AUK. Oh right I reply,...

Sitting in Pizza Hut on Tuesday darling hubby goes I have sent for the info pack...

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•13 years ago

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Adult Onset Asthma!! after Chest Infection and Flu Vaccine Reaction

I have very recently developed asthma, I am 36. I used to get severe bronchitis when I was a teenager, had my tonsils reoved and then was quite well until 2...

I have very recently developed asthma, I am 36. I used to get severe bronchitis...

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•13 years ago

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Adult Onset Flu after Chest Infection and Flu Vaccine

I ahve very recently developed asthma, I am 36. I used to get severe bronchitis when I was a teenager, had my tonsils reoved and then was quite well until 2...

I ahve very recently developed asthma, I am 36. I used to get severe bronchitis...

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•13 years ago

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re 50/500

Sorry guys didn't explain properly yesterday re my meds. Seretide accuhaler, 50 micrograms/500 micrograms of the following salmeterol/fluticasone propionate...

Sorry guys didn't explain properly yesterday re my meds. Seretide accuhaler, 50...

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•13 years ago

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A bit of a rant - sorry!

Hi all, Been to see doc again this morning as I think I'm heading for a flare up again; not that it has still calmed down properly from last time! Peak flow...

Hi all, Been to see doc again this morning as I think I'm heading for a flare u...

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•13 years ago

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dry mouth & throat

Hi, I am wondering whether having a very dry mouth could be caused by inhalers or other meds (not asthma related) I have always drank lots of water for years...

Hi, I am wondering whether having a very dry mouth could be caused by inhalers o...

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•13 years ago

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PowerBreathe and Cell food

I am having real problems with chronic coughs and wheezing and some breathing difficulties. After ruling out heart failure (I had swollen ankles as well), the...

I am having real problems with chronic coughs and wheezing and some breathing di...

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•13 years ago

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Asthma possibly masking heart problem/hole in the heart

Hi everyone, I'm just needing to write this down and empty my brain!! I saw the consultant on Monday and following lots of lung function tests/ chest ct scan...

Hi everyone, I'm just needing to write this down and empty my brain!! I saw the...

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•13 years ago

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seretide 50/500

Hi guys, just had my annual Asthma check, unfortunately my asthma not being controlled, as I have been using Ventolin reliever a lot more. Was on one puff...

Hi guys, just had my annual Asthma check, unfortunately my asthma not being cont...

krissie56

•13 years ago

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Holidays and Meds and Nebs

Ok so here is a question for you all! I go every now and again to Greece to visit my family (i grew up there) and stay for long periods of time- usually...

Ok so here is a question for you all! I go every now and again to Greece to vis...

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•13 years ago

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peak flow meters

Hya, Just wondering if anyone else has ever got different readings? I meant to say. I keep an eye on peak flow readings and when i am fine i hit around 500 to...

Hya, Just wondering if anyone else has ever got different readings? I meant to s...

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•13 years ago

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Going to get to the bottom of it :)

Hi everyone i just wanted to share that tommorrow is my first actual respiritory appointment,Im so glad im gonna finally get to the bottom of it :) i have been...

Hi everyone i just wanted to share that tommorrow is my first actual respiritory...

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•13 years ago

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new story started !!!!

Add four words at a time to make the story by copying and pasting it and adding your 4 words. LOST IN A CITY...

Add four words at a time to make the story by copying and pasting it and adding ...

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•13 years ago

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Scared!

Just don't know where else to let off steam! Maddie is poorly with a cold! As many of you know, this is quite scary when your child has brittle asthma! She is...

Just don't know where else to let off steam! Maddie is poorly with a cold! As m...

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•13 years ago

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Face masks - aerochamber and volumatic spacers

Wanted to share with everyone in the hope it might help other children struggling to stay out of hospital every time they catch a cold... Our 3 year old has...

Wanted to share with everyone in the hope it might help other children strugglin...

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•13 years ago

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Strange episode

Yesterday my chest was very bad, tightness, coughing etc. Then around 4 o'clock after chatting to visiting inlaws I found myself shallow breathing and...

Yesterday my chest was very bad, tightness, coughing etc. Then around 4 o'clock ...

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•13 years ago

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wheeze

wheezing for the first time ever, BUT peak flow absolutely normal...??

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•13 years ago

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anyone elses childs asthma playin up

does anyones elses child suffer with asthma my sons 5 and had it since he was 2 he only suffers when he has cold, flu, but recently hes been quite bad using...

does anyones elses child suffer with asthma my sons 5 and had it since he was 2 ...

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•13 years ago

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safely disposing of inhalers

is there a correct way in which i should dispose my empty inhalers? should i take them to the doctors and ask them to dispose of them, or is it ok to just...

is there a correct way in which i should dispose my empty inhalers? should i tak...

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•13 years ago

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Is anyone elses Asthma bad at the minute?

my asthma is really giving me a tough time at the minute, i dont know if its the cold weather whats doing it or what but ive had 2 attacks within a week, and...

my asthma is really giving me a tough time at the minute, i dont know if its the...

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•13 years ago

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Life

Hi folks I have not been around for a while. My health deteriated again basically. I am now housebound unless someone else can take me out. My asthma was...

Hi folks I have not been around for a while. My health deteriated again basicall...

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•13 years ago

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Asthma Meds, Feeling Sick and Headache (child)

Hi everybody, My 13 year old daughter is currently on seretide inhaler, antihistamines and montelukast tabs. She is hardly in school at all as she constantly...

Hi everybody, My 13 year old daughter is currently on seretide inhaler, antihist...

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•13 years ago

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what do you think? for or against !!!

When I went work today I told my work friends my asthma is bad and also told my supervisor and she said ok. what I would like to find out would you ? Is it...

When I went work today I told my work friends my asthma is bad and also told my ...

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•13 years ago

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Any further reading i can do....

I just wandered if anyone can recommend any books etc for me. My daughter is 3 and has been diagnosed with Asthma, we are all learning how to manage/cope with...

I just wandered if anyone can recommend any books etc for me. My daughter is 3 a...

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•13 years ago

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Newly diagnosed in November 2010 - getting worse

Hi everyone, please could someone give me some advice. I was diagnosed with asthma in November and since then was put on a preventer which gave a slight...

Hi everyone, please could someone give me some advice. I was diagnosed with ast...

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•13 years ago

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neb not safe to use??

Just seen a doc. He reckons you shouldnt have your own nebulizer. Not only that, he went onto say If you have an attack, ring 999. An ambulance will be with...

Just seen a doc. He reckons you shouldnt have your own nebulizer. Not only that,...

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•13 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for February 2011

Anyone in this boat?

Bronchoplasty?? Question for Brittles?

Hi waves just seeing whos around still?

Is this school failing my daughter?

Beach to Beach Bike Ride for AUK

Adult Onset Asthma!! after Chest Infection and Flu Vaccine Reaction

Adult Onset Flu after Chest Infection and Flu Vaccine

re 50/500

A bit of a rant - sorry!

dry mouth & throat

PowerBreathe and Cell food

Asthma possibly masking heart problem/hole in the heart

seretide 50/500

Holidays and Meds and Nebs

peak flow meters

Going to get to the bottom of it :)

new story started !!!!

Scared!

Face masks - aerochamber and volumatic spacers

Strange episode

wheeze

anyone elses childs asthma playin up

safely disposing of inhalers

Is anyone elses Asthma bad at the minute?

Life

Asthma Meds, Feeling Sick and Headache (child)

what do you think? for or against !!!

Any further reading i can do....

Newly diagnosed in November 2010 - getting worse

neb not safe to use??

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for February 2011

Anyone in this boat?

Bronchoplasty?? Question for Brittles?

Hi *waves* just seeing whos around still?

Is this school failing my daughter?

Beach to Beach Bike Ride for AUK

Adult Onset Asthma!! after Chest Infection and Flu Vaccine Reaction

Adult Onset Flu after Chest Infection and Flu Vaccine

re 50/500

A bit of a rant - sorry!

dry mouth & throat

PowerBreathe and Cell food

Asthma possibly masking heart problem/hole in the heart

seretide 50/500

Holidays and Meds and Nebs

peak flow meters

Going to get to the bottom of it :)

new story started !!!!

Scared!

Face masks - aerochamber and volumatic spacers

Strange episode

wheeze

anyone elses childs asthma playin up

safely disposing of inhalers

Is anyone elses Asthma bad at the minute?

Life

Asthma Meds, Feeling Sick and Headache (child)

what do you think? for or against !!!

Any further reading i can do....

Newly diagnosed in November 2010 - getting worse

neb not safe to use??

Search posts

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Latest poll

Do you think about your nose and nasal symptoms when you are managing your asthma?

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Hi waves just seeing whos around still?