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Feeling demoralised.

Hello all. Saw consultant for the first time. His manner upset me. Not sure still if it’s asthma or something else. I felt like I wasn’t believed. I know that...

Hello all. Saw consultant for the first time. His manner upset me. Not sure stil...

Abc64

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Beginning to despair

I have been unwell for about nine weeks, off work feeling very unwell. I've been to see my GP seven times over this period and have not seen the same doctor...

I have been unwell for about nine weeks, off work feeling very unwell. I've been...

shassh

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Evening

Hi all hope u all doing ok think I spoke to soon had a rough day today with my breathing very little thing was a push these lungs just won’t stay well for long...

Hi all hope u all doing ok think I spoke to soon had a rough day today with my b...

Tracey1972

•6 years ago

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My heart rate above 90 a lot when resting and that high for me as I got told it meant be 80 and it over that for my age I'm 24 and sometimes it over 100 and...

My heart rate above 90 a lot when resting and that high for me as I got told it ...

Cutts25

•6 years ago

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Hayfever

Anyone else already getting hayfever? 😐

lucia_m

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Turmeric for asthma

Hi Not sure if this has been asked before, not been on here for a while. Has anyone had any experience with taking Turmeric when asthma is playing up. I had a...

Hi Not sure if this has been asked before, not been on here for a while. Has any...

Thompson_2009

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Nasal polyps diagnosed this morning

I spent the last 5 days with streaming catarh after been on nasal steroid spray for 3 months. I found out this morning at the drs I have one big polypic in...

I spent the last 5 days with streaming catarh after been on nasal steroid spray ...

elanaoali

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Breathing test confirms ashma

Hi all :) so my last post i was very panicked over not knowing whats happening. Yesterday i had a prolonged breathing test which took longer than it should...

Hi all :) so my last post i was very panicked over not knowing whats happening. ...

19sarah87

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Forgot to take Seretide this morning - will it be ok?

Hi everyone. This morning I forgot to take my Seretide inhaler (125, 2 puffs) before I went to work. Do you think this is a problem? I will resume again...

Hi everyone. This morning I forgot to take my Seretide inhaler (125, 2 puffs) be...

jamiepanic

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Reaction to Fostair inhaler

I’m getting dreadful cramps all over my body does this medication lower the potassium level in the body?

I’m getting dreadful cramps all over my body does this medication lower the pota...

viv4BONNIE

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Taking so long to recover

After being on hdu last week with my asthma I’m now starting to realise I might have rushed myself out a bit quickly! (Hindsight is 20-20 I guess!) It’s...

After being on hdu last week with my asthma I’m now starting to realise I might ...

Js706

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Hi

Hi all thought i would pop in and c how everyone doing as not been on for a while , I’m doing well for a change been bit chesty but nothing like it has been in...

Hi all thought i would pop in and c how everyone doing as not been on for a whil...

Tracey1972

•6 years ago

15 Replies

New here

Hi new on this board, in the middle of a nasty flare, following flu last month, feeling pretty grotty, loads of mucus and horrendous cough. Went to a Dr...

Hi new on this board, in the middle of a nasty flare, following flu last month, ...

Eileen54

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Alternative to steroids

Does anyone know of any other medication apart from prednisone that you can take for asthma? As been on high doses for a year and developing Cushing symptoms....

Does anyone know of any other medication apart from prednisone that you can take...

Clairem78

•6 years ago

4 Replies

How can I get my daughter to zip her jacket?

My daughter Bethany is 8yrs old and suffers from asthma but she is very energetic, she does outdoor activities too, even in the winter but because of her...

My daughter Bethany is 8yrs old and suffers from asthma but she is very energeti...

ScottishLeanne

•6 years ago

9 Replies

COPD or asthma?

Hello, I was diagnosed with asthma about 7 years ago after a severe bout of flu but just received a letter from the GP asking me to come in to have my COPD...

Hello, I was diagnosed with asthma about 7 years ago after a severe bout of flu ...

pffft2017

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Scarred lungs

Have been asthmatic plus chest infections for many years. Started to need nebulising - as well as usual antibiotics, steroids. Had MRI on lungs - shows...

Have been asthmatic plus chest infections for many years. Started to need nebuli...

Jannya

•6 years ago

2 Replies

After ventilation

I feel a bit silly posting this but need some help/advice I had to be ventilated for my asthma for the very first time about 10 days ago. I am back home now...

I feel a bit silly posting this but need some help/advice I had to be ventilated...

Gsh100

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Help

I get breathless just sitting here doing nothing getting changed walking short distance and going up downstairs is that why maybe I need spirometry test done...

I get breathless just sitting here doing nothing getting changed walking short d...

Cutts25

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Help

I was wondering weather anyone no if this is dangerous what it is is that my heart rate been above 100 a lot during day for last few days and makes me feel...

I was wondering weather anyone no if this is dangerous what it is is that my hea...

Cutts25

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Bad Asthma Flare

Recently I've had a very severe asthma flare due to a cold and bronchitis. My question is Why am I having trouble breathing and hurts to breath but yet my...

Recently I've had a very severe asthma flare due to a cold and bronchitis. My qu...

krazy-girl

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Breathing just top of your lungs

Sorry, I know I keep asking lots at the minute, and I am hoping to see the GP next week (just need to ring first thing each day to try and bag a 'book on the...

Sorry, I know I keep asking lots at the minute, and I am hoping to see the GP ne...

-Butterfly-

•6 years ago

17 Replies

General Anesthetic in asthmatic 3 year old?

So my daughter is 3 and needs to be put to sleep to have around 6 teeth removed. (No judging, she has a problem with calcium in her teeth and constant...

So my daughter is 3 and needs to be put to sleep to have around 6 teeth removed....

DMcG18

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Spiolto Respimat

Hi, this is the first time posting. I have had asthma for twenty years and in the last couple of years it has got a lot worse. The respiratory nurse has been...

Hi, this is the first time posting. I have had asthma for twenty years and in t...

purpleygirl

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Breathlessness and medication

Hi Just after I take my meds I experience breathlessness. Is this a side effect or are my inhalers making things worse? Thanks Andyk

Hi Just after I take my meds I experience breathlessness. Is this a side effect ...

andyk1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Oxygen sats

Does anyone have the device that measures your oxygen says and is it worth having one Was in intensive care last week ventilated, never happens before and was...

Does anyone have the device that measures your oxygen says and is it worth havin...

Gsh100

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Symbicort

Hi all, had Asthma for about four years now. Was previously on the blue and brown inhalers but as of last November, was finding them less effective. My asthma...

Hi all, had Asthma for about four years now. Was previously on the blue and brow...

TheBearsLair

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Can't sleep

So frustrating as im so tired, just can't sleep. 4th night in a row I've been woken at 1am by the elephant on my chest. Always around 1am?! I don't cope well...

So frustrating as im so tired, just can't sleep. 4th night in a row I've been wo...

-Butterfly-

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Amitriptilyne

Does anyone have any experience with amitriptilyne for cluster headaches & does it effect there asthma.

Does anyone have any experience with amitriptilyne for cluster headaches & does ...

Scoobs87

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Supplements for pred use?

I take prednisolone daily - a consequence of this is I eternally seem to have a cough or cold. My immune system is obviously affected by the steroids. Can...

I take prednisolone daily - a consequence of this is I eternally seem to have a ...

Brenviking

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for March 2018

Feeling demoralised.

Beginning to despair

Evening

Help

Hayfever

Turmeric for asthma

Nasal polyps diagnosed this morning

Breathing test confirms ashma

Forgot to take Seretide this morning - will it be ok?

Reaction to Fostair inhaler

Taking so long to recover

Hi

New here

Alternative to steroids

How can I get my daughter to zip her jacket?

COPD or asthma?

Scarred lungs

After ventilation

Help

Help

Bad Asthma Flare

Breathing just top of your lungs

General Anesthetic in asthmatic 3 year old?

Spiolto Respimat

Breathlessness and medication

Oxygen sats

Symbicort

Can't sleep

Amitriptilyne

Supplements for pred use?

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