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Inflammation

I was diagnosed asthmatic last year after very severe double pneumonia and sepsis. I don’t know much about asthma. Is it normal to feel your airways are...

I was diagnosed asthmatic last year after very severe double pneumonia and sepsi...

Itsmeithink

•6 years ago

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First major attack

I've had my first major attack last week, I ended up admitted to hospital for two nights. After bloods and x-ray was told I've pneumonia. I'm on my inhalers...

I've had my first major attack last week, I ended up admitted to hospital for t...

leavemebreatheless

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Muscle pain and fatigue

Hi I haven't been on for a while trying to sort out my body lol . I have been having severe muscle pains , in my back and shoulders , neck and also around my...

Hi I haven't been on for a while trying to sort out my body lol . I have been ha...

Honeysuckle21

•6 years ago

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Low energy from asthma

IV had asthma for almost 50years.some causes are physical allergies but other causes are pyscosymatic. stress has been a huge cause. IV never been a high...

IV had asthma for almost 50years.some causes are physical allergies but other ca...

Cabra-22

•6 years ago

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Pain killer

As an asthmatic what pain killer is goo d for me .

greatman22

•6 years ago

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Wobbly steroid morning

Hi Sorry for moany post. Looking for top tips for dealing with that steroid need to get everything done all at once feeling. I'm shattered from lack of sleep...

Hi Sorry for moany post. Looking for top tips for dealing with that steroid nee...

Emily-G

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma attack

How long does a asthma attack usually last , I have a tight chest most days with wheezing , I have not been diagnosed with asthma , i am wondering what people...

How long does a asthma attack usually last , I have a tight chest most days with...

Czkf

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Body pain

Hi am Johnson I need pain killer

greatman22

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Steroids making me bald?

Hi ive recently had a hospital admission to due to an exacerbation of my asthma it wads the worst one ive ever had i was in intensive care and spent 6 weeks...

Hi ive recently had a hospital admission to due to an exacerbation of my asthma ...

Lumo27

•6 years ago

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Understanding medical terms in a hospital report...

I have a hospital letter report from my consultant but there are terms which Im not fully sure what they mean even though I have tried looking on Google. Along...

I have a hospital letter report from my consultant but there are terms which Im ...

Cavair

•6 years ago

1 Reply

subacute hypersensitive pneumonitis(hp)

Hello. my mother aged 58 years is diagnosed with subacute hypersensitive pneumonitis(hp) a month ago and is on corticosteroid 60mg/day alongwith calcium...

Hello. my mother aged 58 years is diagnosed with subacute hypersensitive pneumon...

amithp1988

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Trying to understand Asthma and how it works

Hello everyone. I have joined healthunlocked to read and learn from others who are living with Asthma just how it works and how to make the most out of living...

Hello everyone. I have joined healthunlocked to read and learn from others who a...

Sugarwell

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Shadow on my lung

I have had 3 xrays and 1 mri scan waiting in a ct scan the doctors have told me I have a shadow on my right lung and suffer pain in my chest and back I'm...

I have had 3 xrays and 1 mri scan waiting in a ct scan the doctors have told me ...

Hetty123

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Ask Asthma UK nurses your questions

Hi all, The Asthma UK helpline nurses will be online on Friday 1st December to answer all your asthma questions as we head into the winter. No question too...

Hi all, The Asthma UK helpline nurses will be online on Friday 1st December to ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Reflux side effects from combination inhalers- is it from steroid or Laba component?

Hi I noticed that every time that I increase seretide from 500mcg a day to 1000 mcg , I get bad reflux and chest tightness and feel more breathless ( some of...

Hi I noticed that every time that I increase seretide from 500mcg a day to 1000 ...

Polzovatel

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Supplements that help my asthma

Hi All. I have had asthma for about 18 years now. It started out very mild and has progressively gotten worse over the years. I have had several trips to the...

Hi All. I have had asthma for about 18 years now. It started out very mild and h...

babycrickette

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Mystery bruises

Hi everyone Yesterday morning I let myself get stupidly cold hanging out washing. My chest shut from the cold and my hands and feet went totally numb. After...

Hi everyone Yesterday morning I let myself get stupidly cold hanging out washing...

Emily-G

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Shortness of breath

First off I'm a 34 year old male I live in Canada I've been having problems breathing for close to 2 years now I had a ct scan that showed scarring on my lungs...

First off I'm a 34 year old male I live in Canada I've been having problems brea...

Ronm

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Hotel courtesy of the NHS

Evening sorry all just in need of a rant. Have been admitted yet again. 7th time this year I think. Feeling rough from all the drugs (magnesium aminophillyn...

Evening sorry all just in need of a rant. Have been admitted yet again. 7th time...

Jenzzie18

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Day by day... I have had asthma since I was born. I have many triggers, pollen,dander, plants,cold air humid air,weather changes..anything!

I just had a severe attack about two hours ago, just another day in Paradise!!! I am very blessed to have the help of my husband! He has and is taking care of...

I just had a severe attack about two hours ago, just another day in Paradise!!! ...

dgn123

•6 years ago

4 Replies

How long for short burst prednisone to be fully effective?

Hi, I was prescribed a 5 day course of 40mg prednisone on Thursday (it's now Saturday). There was some effect within 24 hours - salbutamol gives me relief...

Hi, I was prescribed a 5 day course of 40mg prednisone on Thursday (it's now Sa...

Paradigm

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Hello everyone I'm new here. On steroids for flare up not sure why but side effects are terrible this time. Do others find there reaction to

prednisolone different each time? Well, lets start at the beginning shall we. I was diagnosed with late onset asthma when I was 28 (now 55) during my...

prednisolone different each time? Well, lets start at the beginning shall we. I...

Purplejane

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Inhalers

How meny times a day can the blue inhaler be used please and also how much are the blue inhalers to buy on average.

How meny times a day can the blue inhaler be used please and also how much are t...

Crankdingo

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Is Pred Stopped / Rationed once you’re on Biologicals (Xolair / Mepo)?

Am eligible for Biological Treatment and wondering if Pred is prohibited or rationed when you start treatment with Mepo or Xolair? When my Asthma flairs up and...

Am eligible for Biological Treatment and wondering if Pred is prohibited or rati...

Matman

•6 years ago

13 Replies

More Frustrstion

Oh well, home from Hospital for a week now, still not feeling great, still not sleeping snd getting more and more frustrated. Social Media, this forum and my...

Oh well, home from Hospital for a week now, still not feeling great, still not s...

yorkieiron

•6 years ago

1 Reply

DHEA?

Anyone prescribed DHEA for Hormonal Imbalace (‘’possibly’’ resulting from Steroid use) or even to directly help with Asthma? Guessing that an Endocrinologist...

Anyone prescribed DHEA for Hormonal Imbalace (‘’possibly’’ resulting from Steroi...

Matman

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Clear lungs tablets

Just wondered if anyone had any experience of these?

Moonmoo22

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pred - side effects

I am waiting to be started on xolair and then mepolzumab. I have been on prednisilone since Aug 2015 - I estimate that over that period of time I have been on...

I am waiting to be started on xolair and then mepolzumab. I have been on prednis...

Brenviking

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Ankle swelling

Anybody have the same problem with inhalers? Ankle swelling up or could it be something else.

Anybody have the same problem with inhalers? Ankle swelling up or could it be so...

Crankdingo

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pulmicort Turbohaler - does not seem to emit anything

Hi all, First, I'm new to the forum so thanks for having me. I have used many different inhalers in my life but my GP recently prescribed a Pulmicort...

Hi all, First, I'm new to the forum so thanks for having me. I have used many di...

5leander5

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for November 2017

Inflammation

First major attack

Muscle pain and fatigue

Low energy from asthma

Pain killer

Wobbly steroid morning

Asthma attack

Body pain

Steroids making me bald?

Understanding medical terms in a hospital report...

subacute hypersensitive pneumonitis(hp)

Trying to understand Asthma and how it works

Shadow on my lung

Ask Asthma UK nurses your questions

Reflux side effects from combination inhalers- is it from steroid or Laba component?

Supplements that help my asthma

Mystery bruises

Shortness of breath

Hotel courtesy of the NHS

Day by day... I have had asthma since I was born. I have many triggers, pollen,dander, plants,cold air humid air,weather changes..anything!

How long for short burst prednisone to be fully effective?

Hello everyone I'm new here. On steroids for flare up not sure why but side effects are terrible this time. Do others find there reaction to

Inhalers

Is Pred Stopped / Rationed once you’re on Biologicals (Xolair / Mepo)?

More Frustrstion

DHEA?

Clear lungs tablets

Pred - side effects

Ankle swelling

Pulmicort Turbohaler - does not seem to emit anything

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