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Steroid reduction success but suffering :(

Hiya! I've finally managed to get off the horrid little smarties after 4 months and 3 attempt at the reduction I have now been steroid free for 3 days ......

Hiya! I've finally managed to get off the horrid little smarties after 4 months...

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•12 years ago

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First RBH appt (not the protocol)

Not asking about the difficult asthma protocol - no idea if that's happening or not and if so it will be in the future and I know there have been posts I can...

Not asking about the difficult asthma protocol - no idea if that's happening or ...

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•12 years ago

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Bronoscopy

In December I had to have a CT Scan of my lungs when I was admitted into hospital this week my consultant looked at the results of my scan and told me that I...

In December I had to have a CT Scan of my lungs when I was admitted into hospita...

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•12 years ago

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Travelling

My hubby would like to book me into a trip to Sri Lanka for my birthday next year, so far Brittany hasn't agreed with me in may ( the trees and possibly dust...

My hubby would like to book me into a trip to Sri Lanka for my birthday next yea...

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•12 years ago

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Spirometry confusion

Got a copy of my referral letter for RBH today! Woop! But it gives test results etc (marks to specialist reg for mentioning air entry not just 'no added...

Got a copy of my referral letter for RBH today! Woop! But it gives test result...

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•12 years ago

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Finland's Approach to Improve outcomes. Any Opinions?

http://www.efanet.org/activities/documents/EValovirtaFinnishAsthmaProgramme10YearResults.pdf I really like this aggressive approach. They have reduced...

http://www.efanet.org/activities/documents/EValovirtaFinnishAsthmaProgramme10Yea...

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•12 years ago

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Travel to Thailand anyone?

Hi everyone! I am wondering if anyone with Asthma has traveled to Thailand and how you coped with your asthma? I would like to visit my best friend in the...

Hi everyone! I am wondering if anyone with Asthma has traveled to Thailand and ...

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•12 years ago

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how do we make them understand?

sorry for this, but i could do with having a rant, please. i dont need medical assistance (got enough meds to sink a ship!). i have read the T&C's. thank you...

sorry for this, but i could do with having a rant, please. i dont need medical a...

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•12 years ago

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Can asthma make you feel like you have a chest infection?

Sorry if this is a stupid question! I went to my GP this morning convinced I had a chest infection - tight chest, pain, feel feverish, and I had a sore...

Sorry if this is a stupid question! I went to my GP this morning convinced I h...

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•12 years ago

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allergic to cats

can any one offer advice on how long symtons last

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•12 years ago

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Ibuprofen 400mg

My doctor tried me on them with ok from my asthma nurse along with strong pain killers for a neck problem thats causing pain in neck,shoulder and down arm and...

My doctor tried me on them with ok from my asthma nurse along with strong pain k...

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•12 years ago

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A bad 6 weeks

My first post so here goes. Have recently moved and so have changed doctors. Previous docs was really good with my asthma and since my serious attacks some 6...

My first post so here goes. Have recently moved and so have changed doctors. P...

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•12 years ago

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update

things are better but i am bored i am have been on nebs today but it is not as bad as before i have a lot of mucous stuck any advice on how to get it out...

things are better but i am bored i am have been on nebs today but it is not as b...

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•12 years ago

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Intal - clogging problem

A question for the 'elite' of Intal users on here - anyone had a problem with sudden clogging? Mine aren't lasting two weeks as they're meant to as they keep...

A question for the 'elite' of Intal users on here - anyone had a problem with su...

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•12 years ago

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Today is a good day!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my positive day with you. I had my appt with the consultant, after 3 really good months (not perfect but really good) he...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my positive day with you. I had my appt wit...

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•12 years ago

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2 year old and The Great Inhaler Battle

Hi everyone, My daughter, who has just turned 2, was diagnosed with asthma earlier this week. We have been given the blue inhaler with spacer and mask. She is...

Hi everyone, My daughter, who has just turned 2, was diagnosed with asthma earl...

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•12 years ago

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Air Flow peak flow meter

Just started to use this cute little blue number. Note that it is recording 40l/m less than old Mini Wright. Any other experience of this?

Just started to use this cute little blue number. Note that it is recording 40l/...

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•12 years ago

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weird happenings

well...last night i woke up struggling to breathe so called over a nurse who gave me the good old treatment, problem is they have to be creful as im having...

well...last night i woke up struggling to breathe so called over a nurse who gav...

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•12 years ago

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update

my grandmothers funeral was wonderful and so sweet it and the priest was amazing and a good comfort. i have Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and i have started...

my grandmothers funeral was wonderful and so sweet it and the priest was amazing...

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•12 years ago

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Advice about a holiday

Thinkinh of going on holiday in may my Astama is Up and down. My partner wants to go to Egypt. But I'm abit unsure cos it's a dry and dusty country. Anyone...

Thinkinh of going on holiday in may my Astama is Up and down. My partner wants t...

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•12 years ago

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Newbie - prevention of exacerbations

Wondered if you had any thoughts. I would say I have moderate asthma (generally well controlled with fostair and salbutamol). Except that when I get a...

Wondered if you had any thoughts. I would say I have moderate asthma (generall...

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•12 years ago

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Maria and Fluff

Hello, I am writing for some advice. My daughter Maria (12) has had asthma for half her life. She has two inhalers , a purple one and a blue one. Lately, in...

Hello, I am writing for some advice. My daughter Maria (12) has had asthma for ...

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•12 years ago

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Moldy showers

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on whats the best (lung friendly) way to treat the mold growing in the shower of our student house!? It's gross, we clean it...

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on whats the best (lung friendly) way to treat...

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•12 years ago

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cold weather = problems

hi, my son was out in the cold for about an hour at the weekend (wrapped up etc) as we had gone to see thomas the tank for the toddler. well following this...

hi, my son was out in the cold for about an hour at the weekend (wrapped up etc...

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•12 years ago

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First appointment with asthma clinic

I'm getting antsy because I've finally booked in with my GP's asthma clinic, and I'm really nervous that the practice nurse will be pants. My asthma's not...

I'm getting antsy because I've finally booked in with my GP's asthma clinic, and...

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•12 years ago

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Dilema and what to do

I have just found out that the doctor i was seeing is leaving the end of this week. My own gp is ok and i can talk to him but i like the female doctor better....

I have just found out that the doctor i was seeing is leaving the end of this we...

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•12 years ago

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When to seek additional help.

I've just had another asthma attack. I haven't been well recently (since before Christmas) with virus', chest infections (had two bouts of antibiotics and...

I've just had another asthma attack. I haven't been well recently (since before...

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•12 years ago

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Steroids! Stay away from me!

My best friend's grandson has chicken pox, and I am on prednisolone. Today, the pharmacist told me that my friend cannot see me until 2 weeks AFTER her...

My best friend's grandson has chicken pox, and I am on prednisolone. Today, the...

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•12 years ago

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Weaning off Prednisolone

From tomorrow, my prednisolone dose can be reduced, but have just read that the recommended daily adult dosage is 40mg. I have been on 30 mg for almost 3 weeks...

From tomorrow, my prednisolone dose can be reduced, but have just read that the ...

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•12 years ago

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•12 years ago

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All posts for February 2012

Steroid reduction success but suffering :(

First RBH appt (not the protocol)

Bronoscopy

Travelling

Spirometry confusion

Finland's Approach to Improve outcomes. Any Opinions?

Travel to Thailand anyone?

how do we make them understand?

Can asthma make you feel like you have a chest infection?

allergic to cats

Ibuprofen 400mg

A bad 6 weeks

update

Intal - clogging problem

Today is a good day!

2 year old and The Great Inhaler Battle

Air Flow peak flow meter

weird happenings

update

Advice about a holiday

Newbie - prevention of exacerbations

Maria and Fluff

Moldy showers

cold weather = problems

First appointment with asthma clinic

Dilema and what to do

When to seek additional help.

Steroids! Stay away from me!

Weaning off Prednisolone

solution

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