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Wheezy_1

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Worried Mam

Can anyone relate, or help please? My 5 year old son has asthma, and its usually brought on by him catching a cold. This time though, he has been given...

Can anyone relate, or help please? My 5 year old son has asthma, and its usually...

HelenGott10

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Asthma and steroids

Normally my type 2 diabeties is controlled on Juvinia it stays perfect 97 to 125 all the time but on steroids which I have to take a lot for asthma / COPD....

Normally my type 2 diabeties is controlled on Juvinia it stays perfect 97 to 125...

tmsalyer

•7 years ago

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I need no if I at risk of asthma attack and how will I no if having asthma attack as always breathless I been breathless while results coming back normal I...

I need no if I at risk of asthma attack and how will I no if having asthma attac...

Cutts2345

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Pleurisy

Has anyone had pleurisy? What are the symptoms?

revcathfrog

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Diagnosis and peak flow numbers, my experiences

Hi, bit of a long ramble this but it might help people just being diagnosed and wondering about peak flow numbers. If it helps there are some charts you can...

Hi, bit of a long ramble this but it might help people just being diagnosed and ...

Wheezy_1

•7 years ago

2 Replies

BTS guidelines for Asthma

https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/document-library/clinical-information/asthma/btssign-asthma-guideline-2016/ Good to read.

https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/document-library/clinical-information/asthma/bt...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

How many times u guyz have to use ur reliever inhaler in a day (suppose) if u dont use ur preventer inhaler or other medication.

Hi All supportive members! Actually guyz I'm fed up. Asthma made me lil psycho. I want to know about you all. If u don't use ur preventive medicine then in...

Hi All supportive members! Actually guyz I'm fed up. Asthma made me lil psycho....

Joiya

•7 years ago

13 Replies

what is a very low peak reading for a 55y old

hi just been on a steroid inhaler for nealy a week and my peak flow this morning was 140 before inhaler twenty mins after it had gone up to 170 it has thus...

hi just been on a steroid inhaler for nealy a week and my peak flow this mornin...

Gardener12

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Sore shoulder

Hi i slipped on ramp 3 days ago and fractured my ribs and it been 3 days now and now i cant move my shoulder proper hurts if does what can happen if stop...

Hi i slipped on ramp 3 days ago and fractured my ribs and it been 3 days now and...

Cutts2345

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Incence

This morning I could feel something immediately affecting my breathing when I stepped into my yoga class. For safety's sake I used some ventolin (doesn't...

This morning I could feel something immediately affecting my breathing when I st...

Wheezycat

•7 years ago

7 Replies

this is my 4th post 441948,I would like to say i do not have Asthma i do have c.o.p.d.chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

hi, everybody i have kept up with all your posts and i feel very sorry for all of you and your children. In my 3rd post i said i was going to have a rest for...

hi, everybody i have kept up with all your posts and i feel very sorry for all o...

441948

•7 years ago

3 Replies

1 year to diagnosis..

Hello all. I was diagnosed with asthma 4 days ago after coughing for a year... chest X-ray etc. Have had a nasty heavy cold and tonight had an asthma attack....

Hello all. I was diagnosed with asthma 4 days ago after coughing for a year... c...

Barrybrown123

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Just need to vent somewhere......

Just need to vent somewhere....asthma SUCKS! Lol sorry, have just had beyond enough tonight. I'm sure there are some of you suffering more than me right now...

Just need to vent somewhere....asthma SUCKS! Lol sorry, have just had beyond eno...

Dreoilin

•7 years ago

10 Replies

I have had asthma since I was ...

I have had asthma since I was very young and am now 16 but recently the chemist have stopped giving me my usual repeat prescription of a ventolin and fostair...

I have had asthma since I was very young and am now 16 but recently the chemist ...

Laurenx

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Hello

Hi my name is Paula and I have a 7 year old daughter who has had asthma since the age of 3. Thank you for having me in your group. I felt it would be helpful...

Hi my name is Paula and I have a 7 year old daughter who has had asthma since th...

jpph

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Vcd

I have severe vcd which ive had for six years im at my wits end now as i also have gerd. Ive heard of speech theraphy working for some people but it doesnt...

I have severe vcd which ive had for six years im at my wits end now as i also ha...

Hay133

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Spray or Nebulizer

Hi, I'm Barbara, aged 74, recently had a really bad chest infection plus asthma attack. Already have COPD. At hospital they thought maybe I should have a...

Hi, I'm Barbara, aged 74, recently had a really bad chest infection plus asthma ...

Deplitch1234

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Back on nebs

Hello Asthma friends I am back on Budesonide and Atrovent nebs, I can take them up to 3 times a day..How often do you take them? I have seretide 250 two puffs...

Hello Asthma friends I am back on Budesonide and Atrovent nebs, I can take them ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Update

Hi just to say we r starting the hydrocortisone as nothing else happening and really struggling to breathe not doing well at all but hopefully this will sort...

Hi just to say we r starting the hydrocortisone as nothing else happening and re...

Tracey1972

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Steroids side effects

Assalamo alaikum! I am a girl. My age is 24. I am suffering with asthma from last four years. I am taking inhaler which consists of steroids. But with this...

Assalamo alaikum! I am a girl. My age is 24. I am suffering with asthma from las...

Joiya

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Asthma and LPR?

Hi I have pretty chronic asthma and have frequent bouts of laryngitis and have recently been diagnoised with LPR. Please could you let me know if anyone has...

Hi I have pretty chronic asthma and have frequent bouts of laryngitis and have ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Ibuprufen

Hi all, I have asthma and can't tolerate taking anti-inflammatories. Does anybody know of any other inflammation reducing drugs ? Steffiegirl

Hi all, I have asthma and can't tolerate taking anti-inflammatories. Does anybo...

steffiegirl

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Evening

Hi guys been very stressful last few days with my chest still not right now on two hourly nebs religiously and if needed in between can hardly move about peek...

Hi guys been very stressful last few days with my chest still not right now on t...

Tracey1972

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Newbie - cold/virus versus asthma

Hi, I am quite a newbie to asthma having been diagnosed mild six weeks ago at the age of 43. I just have a blue inhaler for use as and when I need it. I have...

Hi, I am quite a newbie to asthma having been diagnosed mild six weeks ago at th...

Wheezy_1

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Adult Asthma - a cure?

Hi my name is Chris. I am 53, active sporty when younger. Diagnosed with adult asthma. Can asthma in adults be cured? A significant amount of my time is spent...

Hi my name is Chris. I am 53, active sporty when younger. Diagnosed with adult a...

cdbread

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Can't take asthma pump

Hi there I can't take my asthma pump because it hurts when I take my puff and hold in my breath for 10 seconds it hurts I fractured my rib so now it hurting...

Hi there I can't take my asthma pump because it hurts when I take my puff and ho...

Cutts2345

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Unpredictable asthma

Hi I was in hospital 3 months ago with pneumonia & exacerbation of asthma requiring IV antibiotics, nebs, steroids etc. Before this my asthma was well...

Hi I was in hospital 3 months ago with pneumonia & exacerbation of asthma requir...

tingle515

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone Got a Good Filter?

Hi guys I had a great air purifier which is sadly now deceased (after the cat puked in it!!), and am looking for a replacement. I know I need a hepa filter,...

Hi guys I had a great air purifier which is sadly now deceased (after the cat pu...

NINIki

•7 years ago

2 Replies

What to expect?

Hi all, new to the site and need some advice. I had asthma as a child, mainly brought on by hayfever, but grew out of it...until now at the age of 41. I had a...

Hi all, new to the site and need some advice. I had asthma as a child, mainly br...

thewheezyone

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for January 2017

Prescription charges petition

Worried Mam

Asthma and steroids

Help

Pleurisy

Diagnosis and peak flow numbers, my experiences

BTS guidelines for Asthma

How many times u guyz have to use ur reliever inhaler in a day (suppose) if u dont use ur preventer inhaler or other medication.

what is a very low peak reading for a 55y old

Sore shoulder

Incence

this is my 4th post 441948,I would like to say i do not have Asthma i do have c.o.p.d.chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

1 year to diagnosis..

Just need to vent somewhere......

I have had asthma since I was ...

Hello

Vcd

Spray or Nebulizer

Back on nebs

Update

Steroids side effects

Asthma and LPR?

Ibuprufen

Evening

Newbie - cold/virus versus asthma

Adult Asthma - a cure?

Can't take asthma pump

Unpredictable asthma

Anyone Got a Good Filter?

What to expect?

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