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Winter Q&A with nurse team on our Facebook page

Hi all, Our nurses are online this Friday lunchtime (UK time) answering questions about asthma in the winter, you can post your questions here:...

Hi all, Our nurses are online this Friday lunchtime (UK time) answering question...

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•7 years ago

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Air hunger?

Hello, what it is I feel as though I’m constantly trying to catch a “proper breath” if this makes any sense. The only way it subsides is if I get into...

Hello, what it is I feel as though I’m constantly trying to catch a “proper brea...

Jemm_beth99

•7 years ago

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Recovering from an Asthma Attack

Well it is now 4 days since I escaped hospital, taking things steadily at the moment. A few ups and down and so far. I was wondering what other asthmatics...

Well it is now 4 days since I escaped hospital, taking things steadily at the mo...

yorkieiron

•7 years ago

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Got a chest infection again?

Hi All, I haven't posted for a few months since I got the flu in july-aug which was hell then recovered after big doses of preds. I was doing fine in sep-nov,...

Hi All, I haven't posted for a few months since I got the flu in july-aug which ...

DavidJG

•7 years ago

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Sinus rinse ..

On recommendation of a lovely poster I have just done this for the first time, my question is, although my sinuses are painful a lot of the time, no gunk...

On recommendation of a lovely poster I have just done this for the first time, m...

Moonmoo22

•7 years ago

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Hospital Escape!!!

After 16 days of capture at the hands of the NHS I finally managed an unexpected escape on Friday, this came as a shock but I was not complaining. I have now...

After 16 days of capture at the hands of the NHS I finally managed an unexpected...

yorkieiron

•7 years ago

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Steroids and high blood glucose levels

Hi Just had another course of Prednisolone for another exacerbation. During previous exacerbations I have tested by blood sugar and noted it to be higher....

Hi Just had another course of Prednisolone for another exacerbation. During prev...

hb1977

•7 years ago

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Low immune system and flu nasal spray

My granddaughter was premature at 33 weeks and has a weak chest and low immune system. Two years ago she was given the flu spray which resulted in her being...

My granddaughter was premature at 33 weeks and has a weak chest and low immune s...

gsue55

•7 years ago

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Not sure if I have asthma or not?

Hi all, I've been to see various chest specialists over the years and have been on inhaled steroids over the past 10 years or so. When I was a child I was...

Hi all, I've been to see various chest specialists over the years and have been ...

MrHeisenberg

•7 years ago

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Hair loss

Hi, I no I have posted this before but this is really bothering me and I would be very grateful if anyone has any tips or has tried anything that helps. And...

Hi, I no I have posted this before but this is really bothering me and I would b...

lejaya

•7 years ago

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Vcd back and really had enough

Vcds back full blown nothings doing any good and docs are crap at treating it fed up

Vcds back full blown nothings doing any good and docs are crap at treating it fe...

Hayley12305

•7 years ago

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Read instructions wrong

I was put on another 5 mg of prediserone 6 a day I couldn't see right so I've been taking 8 a day like before now I only have have 6 left. I realised he only...

I was put on another 5 mg of prediserone 6 a day I couldn't see right so I've be...

Sandy254

•7 years ago

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Vagrancy & COPD (lesson for Asthmatics?)

COPD shares several similarities to Asthma. Some vagrants seem to be coping with it better than expected. Is there a take-away for Asthmatics? Full Article...

COPD shares several similarities to Asthma. Some vagrants seem to be coping wit...

Matman

•7 years ago

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Advice for new member please?

Hello, just joined today. I didn't develop asthma until 2010 after owning a diesel for two years, but of course the smoking from my teens didn't help either....

Hello, just joined today. I didn't develop asthma until 2010 after owning a dies...

pffft2017

•7 years ago

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Positive things

Dear All while no one likes being where we can find ourselves it isn't all doom and gloom. Now I fully aware that things can be very tough. My girls can and...

Dear All while no one likes being where we can find ourselves it isn't all doom ...

elanaoali

•7 years ago

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Clenil Modulite

long term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in...

long term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin,...

Walkeveryday

•7 years ago

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Sinuses and asthma

Hi all Since July I have been really suffering with constant coughing, mucuous and bad sinuses! I've had anti biotics, steroids and both inhalers and taking...

Hi all Since July I have been really suffering with constant coughing, mucuous ...

Moonmoo22

•7 years ago

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Rough since August

Hi all Since the middle of August my chest has been tight on and off, some days I'm great and others I'm not so good, even in one day I can go from one extreme...

Hi all Since the middle of August my chest has been tight on and off, some days ...

Tynie-69

•7 years ago

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Lowered Corticosteroid dosage, how long to wait if symptoms worsen?

Hi all, I had my Relvar dosage halved by the nurse as I was feeling quite well controlled. It has only been 24 hours and I’m making a lot of mucus, which...

Hi all, I had my Relvar dosage halved by the nurse as I was feeling quite well c...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Addison`s link with steroid inhalers

Hello I am currently being investigated for Addison`s and have come across numerous articles linking flixitide and singular with the cause of Addison`s. I was...

Hello I am currently being investigated for Addison`s and have come across numer...

nicolaharris

•7 years ago

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Newby with a question or two.

Hi all. I've just signed up here and thought I would say hi and ask a quick question. I've only had asthma for around 6 years or so and have tried a few...

Hi all. I've just signed up here and thought I would say hi and ask a quick ques...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Just been told that Drs will no longer be prescribing Ventolin

Hi there, Just joined today after going for my flu jag, and being told by the practise nurse, who is also my asthma nurse that they have been told to stop...

Hi there, Just joined today after going for my flu jag, and being told by the p...

cmcken30

•7 years ago

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Montelukast tablets question.

Hi I take Montelukast and have been taking them for years. My asthma has dramatically improved since changing my diet and i am trying to cut back on the amount...

Hi I take Montelukast and have been taking them for years. My asthma has dramati...

Thompson_2009

•7 years ago

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Blood panel testing for allergies

Hi has anyone here had lately a full screened blood allergy test Just had one done on order of consultant. Going to take time as not done that often in terms...

Hi has anyone here had lately a full screened blood allergy test Just had one do...

elanaoali

•7 years ago

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First time Fostair User

I've been switched from Symbicort to Fostair after a chest cold kicked off my asthma. I've been using Symbicort for many years and it has been life changing...

I've been switched from Symbicort to Fostair after a chest cold kicked off my as...

Joanie8pr

•7 years ago

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Can we pick your brains about AUK Helpline?

Hi all, Some of you have already used the Asthma UK helpline to get advice and support about your asthma. We're looking to speak to a group of people in the...

Hi all, Some of you have already used the Asthma UK helpline to get advice and ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Cannibis Good for some Asthma Symtoms - Opinions ? - NEW

I've read that studies in US prove that certain strains of Cannibis taken as Edibles, Vapours if smoking is harmful can be a great benefit to some Asthma...

I've read that studies in US prove that certain strains of Cannibis taken as Edi...

JamesinDublin

•7 years ago

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Respiratory "Hot" Clinic Tomorrow!

After the two trips to A&E this weekend (see watchers of the night post), on the advice of A&E doctor, asthma UK helpline. The decision was made by GP I saw...

After the two trips to A&E this weekend (see watchers of the night post), on the...

elanaoali

•7 years ago

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Any ideas?

Hi! For the first time in my life I can now feel cold air ‘biting’ my airways. (Unexpected - I grew up pretty far north in Scandinavia, and have often...

Hi! For the first time in my life I can now feel cold air ‘biting’ my airways. (...

Wheezycat

•7 years ago

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Other allergic reactions?...

Lately I’ve been waking up with swollen eyes. Not from crying or make up cause that didn’t happen yesterday. Was going laundry in basement last night and it is...

Lately I’ve been waking up with swollen eyes. Not from crying or make up cause t...

BELAwesome

•7 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for November 2017

Winter Q&A with nurse team on our Facebook page

Air hunger?

Recovering from an Asthma Attack

Got a chest infection again?

Sinus rinse ..

Hospital Escape!!!

Steroids and high blood glucose levels

Low immune system and flu nasal spray

Not sure if I have asthma or not?

Hair loss

Vcd back and really had enough

Read instructions wrong

Vagrancy & COPD (lesson for Asthmatics?)

Advice for new member please?

Positive things

Clenil Modulite

Sinuses and asthma

Rough since August

Lowered Corticosteroid dosage, how long to wait if symptoms worsen?

Addison`s link with steroid inhalers

Newby with a question or two.

Just been told that Drs will no longer be prescribing Ventolin

Montelukast tablets question.

Blood panel testing for allergies

First time Fostair User

Can we pick your brains about AUK Helpline?

Cannibis Good for some Asthma Symtoms - Opinions ? - NEW

Respiratory "Hot" Clinic Tomorrow!

Any ideas?

Other allergic reactions?...

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