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phyllocontin add on...

Is anyone on phyllocontin? Just been prescribed this by my consultant yesterday. Interested to hear how effective it is. Thanks 😊

Is anyone on phyllocontin? Just been prescribed this by my consultant yesterday....

Treed12

•5 years ago

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Blood results

Hi I’ve had a blood test which shows I have a high Hemoglobin my asthma has been playing up a bit anyone else had this ? Thanks

Hi I’ve had a blood test which shows I have a high Hemoglobin my asthma has been...

Tunbury41

•5 years ago

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Interpreting spirometry test results

Good morning. I am new here. I recently had a spirometry test due to symptoms of frequent cough, breathlessness, and chest pain/discomfort that goes up into my...

Good morning. I am new here. I recently had a spirometry test due to symptoms of...

MaisieGray

•5 years ago

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Another Chest infection or Pleurisy!!? Helpppp!!

Hello everyone... On Saturday 7th September i went to the out of hours with symptoms of a chest infection, so doctor listens to my chest and confirmed what i...

Hello everyone... On Saturday 7th September i went to the out of hours with symp...

Jemm_beth99

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Eosinophilic Asthma

I joined this site because for years my husband suffered flu symptom all year round , after years of this his doctor referred him to hospital to see what was...

I joined this site because for years my husband suffered flu symptom all year ro...

Cassib27

•5 years ago

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Flouride/asthma/reflux?

Anybody know if there is any connection between flouridation of the water supply and increase in acid reflux and asthma symptoms? My symptoms increased after...

Anybody know if there is any connection between flouridation of the water supply...

Palette

•5 years ago

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The Asthma UK Step Challenge

Hi All Are you looking to get a bit more active, but (like a few of us here) find the thought of running a marathon too daunting? Well, you’re not alone....

Hi All Are you looking to get a bit more active, but (like a few of us here) fin...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•5 years ago

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Going back to work- after chest infection/asthma flare up

Currently have a chest infection and asthma flare up. Day 9, was on doxycycline and steroids- yesterday changed to Clarithyromycin as I got really wheezing...

Currently have a chest infection and asthma flare up. Day 9, was on doxycycline ...

Cheetahstar88

•5 years ago

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‘Asthma Demons’ (a song parody 😉)

‘Asthma Demons’ (tune: Demons by imagine dragons) When the days are cold/And your lungs both fold/And the pump you used/Don’t make lungs win gold When you...

‘Asthma Demons’ (tune: Demons by imagine dragons) When the days are cold/And yo...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•5 years ago

11 Replies

Aerochamber Plus

Aerochamber Plus Hi, I’m wondering if anyone could help me please? I’m feeling very anxious because I think I may have been putting my sons’ Inhaler in the...

Aerochamber Plus Hi, I’m wondering if anyone could help me please? I’m feeling ...

RedLorryYellowLorry

•5 years ago

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Omeprazole/Lansoprazole

I have been changed from lansoprazole to omeprazole but feel it is not working as well as lansoprazole. Has anyone found this also?

I have been changed from lansoprazole to omeprazole but feel it is not working a...

Gilly100

•5 years ago

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How long did xolair take to work for you?

Just wanted to do a quick poll for those of you on xolair (omalizumab)—how long did it take to kick in and start controlling your symptoms? I’m getting my...

Just wanted to do a quick poll for those of you on xolair (omalizumab)—how long ...

hilary39

•5 years ago

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Am I being selfish?

After being in and out of A&E with my asthma for the best part of a month it’s safe to say that I’m feeling frustrated and drained. I really don’t feel like...

After being in and out of A&E with my asthma for the best part of a month it’s s...

RD23

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Ice cold throat

Not feeling too bad today, i just have this cold throat, feels like i’m breathing over an ice cube, cups of tea help. Any ideas??

Not feeling too bad today, i just have this cold throat, feels like i’m breathin...

Vee70

•5 years ago

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Asthma UK nurses- brilliant job.

After feeling down and frustrated with my asthma, I called the Asthma UK helpline as I know they’ve been brilliant in the past and they were again. The nurse...

After feeling down and frustrated with my asthma, I called the Asthma UK helplin...

RD23

•5 years ago

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Eosinophil count

Hi i have just received a letter from my last hosp spot. Saying there is a ride in my eosinophil count to 0.85. Does anyone know what this means? And what is...

Hi i have just received a letter from my last hosp spot. Saying there is a ride ...

Denae011

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Help !

Had an asthma attack yesterday Admitted to A+E. Nebulized 4 times because I simply couldn’t breath. After 4-5 hours I was told it’s anxiety and to go home !!!...

Had an asthma attack yesterday Admitted to A+E. Nebulized 4 times because I sim...

Eryl-Davies1

•5 years ago

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Can’t shake off tight chest feeling despite good peak flow / inhaler use

Mystery catalysts to chest tightness... I’m 32 and I’ve had asthma most of my life. I smoked in my teens to mid 20s and didn’t look after myself (in terms of...

Mystery catalysts to chest tightness... I’m 32 and I’ve had asthma most of my l...

LukeM1875

•5 years ago

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Intrinsic asthma and non allergic rhinistis.

I have horrible rhinistis to the point I'm mouth breathing most of the time and I've been prescribed avamys which didn't work and now dymista which makes me...

I have horrible rhinistis to the point I'm mouth breathing most of the time and ...

Wesawerr

•5 years ago

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Evening

Hi everyone been a while since I been on but I have been in and out of hospital with my asthma and today I am now in London RBH for week or so having tests...

Hi everyone been a while since I been on but I have been in and out of hospital ...

Tracey1972

•5 years ago

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got my spirometry on wednesday, nervous

So i was told i had asthma nearly 10 yrs ago and this will be only the 2nd time having this test done as i keep going to the docs about my breathing. I do...

So i was told i had asthma nearly 10 yrs ago and this will be only the 2nd time ...

ash160808

•5 years ago

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Asthma

How long when your child is sick would you give 4 puffs 4 hourly my son has had tonsillitis and also a cold for over a week he is still coughing but sounds...

How long when your child is sick would you give 4 puffs 4 hourly my son has had ...

MumOFH

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Over the counter medicines

This may sound daft. But can you take lemsip when you’ve got asthma.

Scoobs87

•5 years ago

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Pred withdrawal

Still suffering with the pred withdrawal which has seen me spend all weekend in bed as I just feel rough! Feeling really tired and weak so will be ringing the...

Still suffering with the pred withdrawal which has seen me spend all weekend in ...

RD23

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Dry, tickly cough and asthma attacks- help

I have had a dry, tickly cough for about 5 days now which has upset my asthma control slightly as I have been more short of breath and wheezy at times. I had...

I have had a dry, tickly cough for about 5 days now which has upset my asthma c...

Filobabe

•5 years ago

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Help with FEV/FEC ratio.

Hi. I had a spirometer test and it came back with a 90% ratio. Can anyone tell me what that means? Sounds great but I’m not sure Thank You

Hi. I had a spirometer test and it came back with a 90% ratio. Can anyone tell ...

Junglechicken

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Something cheerful

Hi everyone I know there are a lot out there struggling atm (or just starting to recover), and with the asthma usually comes the mood and feeling down. I...

Hi everyone I know there are a lot out there struggling atm (or just starting to...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•5 years ago

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Sleeping through night cough

Hi, just curious as to whether anyone else manages to do this. I’ve had asthma since a baby and since childhood I’ve been able to sleep through most coughing....

Hi, just curious as to whether anyone else manages to do this. I’ve had asthma s...

WindsweptRissa

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Should I take prednisolone?

I've been struggling and off work since Wednesday. Used rescue inhaler several times on Wed. Peak flow was 300 (best is supposed to be 450, but a long Time...

I've been struggling and off work since Wednesday. Used rescue inhaler several ...

damascena

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Should I be worried about vaping?

My asthma improved a hundred fold after kicking cigarettes for vaping. Now new cases of lung damage and a death has been reported in America for inhaling...

My asthma improved a hundred fold after kicking cigarettes for vaping. Now new c...

pffft2017

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for September 2019

phyllocontin add on...

Blood results

Interpreting spirometry test results

Another Chest infection or Pleurisy!!? Helpppp!!

Eosinophilic Asthma

Flouride/asthma/reflux?

The Asthma UK Step Challenge

Going back to work- after chest infection/asthma flare up

‘Asthma Demons’ (a song parody 😉)

Aerochamber Plus

Omeprazole/Lansoprazole

How long did xolair take to work for you?

Am I being selfish?

Ice cold throat

Asthma UK nurses- brilliant job.

Eosinophil count

Help !

Can’t shake off tight chest feeling despite good peak flow / inhaler use

Intrinsic asthma and non allergic rhinistis.

Evening

got my spirometry on wednesday, nervous

Asthma

Over the counter medicines

Pred withdrawal

Dry, tickly cough and asthma attacks- help

Help with FEV/FEC ratio.

Something cheerful

Sleeping through night cough

Should I take prednisolone?

Should I be worried about vaping?

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