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I’ve been in quarantine for a month already.

I’ve been in quarantine for a month already. The craziness of the world has become very distant and I have a growing feeling of peace. The trick is to have...

I’ve been in quarantine for a month already. The craziness of the world has beco...

golden-retriever

•4 years ago

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Seen this published Friday about Shielding

https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus/shielded-patient-list/methodology/medicines-data...

https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus/shielded-patient-list/methodology/medicines-d...

LDloveslattecoffe

•4 years ago

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Struggling with asthma at night time

Does everyone struggle with the feeling of going to bed when struggling with asthma. I feel that I can do something about in the day time but the is nothing...

Does everyone struggle with the feeling of going to bed when struggling with ast...

MikeMaxi

•4 years ago

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FOSTAIR200/6 & 12 WEEK LETTER

Hi, I know there's a lot of confusing info out but can anyone tell me: If you are on Fostair 200/6 (2*2 puffs) am I entitled to the 12 week isolation letter?...

Hi, I know there's a lot of confusing info out but can anyone tell me: If you ar...

dsddsd

•4 years ago

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Breathless

Peak flow is good ( 600 )but I feel tight chest and breathless

allanh

•4 years ago

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Help about I need to social distance or shield

I have asthma and take Fostair 100/6 two puffs twice a day, ventolin as needed and montelukast at night. Is this classed as being vulnerable and having to...

I have asthma and take Fostair 100/6 two puffs twice a day, ventolin as needed a...

Nanny4sprogletd

•4 years ago

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12 week shielding rule

Hi I'm currently self isolating for 7 days , I have been told by my local asthma nurse to isolate due to cough . Also can you please advise me on the 12 week...

Hi I'm currently self isolating for 7 days , I have been told by my local asthma...

Zulu1960

•4 years ago

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Experiences of a chest infection/pneumonia caused by preventer inhaler?

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar... I have asthma which is triggered by viral infections. On a day to day basis I’m fine and I...

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar... I have asth...

Marmosette

•4 years ago

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Asthma problems

Is anyone else experiencing bad asthma especially recently with COVID-19 going on. I have found since this has all come about my asthma has become worse day by...

Is anyone else experiencing bad asthma especially recently with COVID-19 going o...

Pink2000

•4 years ago

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Shortage Of Tablets

I found out today that there's a shortage of Montelukast 10 mg where I live, dunno if this is the case for all here, but hopefully I'll be able to get 5mg &...

I found out today that there's a shortage of Montelukast 10 mg where I live, dun...

Hidden

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Urgent advice please

Been advised I have to return to work as they can't won't facilitate my working from home. I'm a registrar births deaths etc. Have severe asthma just finished...

Been advised I have to return to work as they can't won't facilitate my working ...

Dwileman67

•4 years ago

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Tree Pollen

I've been managing my asthma quite well, but this weeks sunshine has brought on the tree pollen, most likely birch pollen as we are surrounded by birch copses....

I've been managing my asthma quite well, but this weeks sunshine has brought on ...

strongmouse

•4 years ago

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Please read: shielding queries

This is today's update from Asthma UK with regarding to shielding or not, NHS letters and severe asthma....

This is today's update from Asthma UK with regarding to shielding or not, NHS le...

twinkly29

•4 years ago

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Vulnerable?

Hello folks. New here. Does my being asthmatic mean I’m classed as a “Vulnerable Person “ who should isolate for 12 weeks? Should I get a letter informing me...

Hello folks. New here. Does my being asthmatic mean I’m classed as a “Vulnerabl...

Erchie

•4 years ago

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Not sure if asthma?

Update: Thank you to those who replied, I spoke to my doctor today & he has prescribed a 5 day course of steroids (as my condition has worsened constantly...

Update: Thank you to those who replied, I spoke to my doctor today & he has pres...

Flowergirl78

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Shielding advice please

Hey everyone. I have asthma and have a Symbicort inhaler morning and night and a ventolin one for as needed and montelukast once a night. I have recently had...

Hey everyone. I have asthma and have a Symbicort inhaler morning and night and ...

Katrina21

•4 years ago

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Guilt

I got a call from work on Wednesday evening telling me not to go to work on Thursday or today. I am a bit concerned (because I was so ill in December 2017 and...

I got a call from work on Wednesday evening telling me not to go to work on Thur...

WhiteFalcon2017

•4 years ago

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Self-isolation. Need some advice.

Hello guys, I know you won't have the answers but I'm just looking for a bit of advice as everyone I've spoken to about it hasn't really got any answers. I've...

Hello guys, I know you won't have the answers but I'm just looking for a bit of ...

nemoh88

•4 years ago

7 Replies

COVID 19 Sick notes? To work or not?

I have had no text no letter. I have 1 shot a month (the lowest u can have) Xolair, Seretide 500 1 am 1 pm, Spiriva Respimat x2 am, Alvesco 80 x 2 a day...

I have had no text no letter. I have 1 shot a month (the lowest u can have) Xola...

spookylou

•4 years ago

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Self Isolation

I'm on fostair 100mcg about 6 times a day and salbutamol I've had three chest infections in the last 18 months when I was on Steroids and antibiotics.. should...

I'm on fostair 100mcg about 6 times a day and salbutamol I've had three chest in...

Indiana3

•4 years ago

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3 days in prednisone and still struggling

Hi friends I new to your group - I am part of RLS community I am scared to go to the hospital due to coronavirus risk I have been quite short of breath...

Hi friends I new to your group - I am part of RLS community I am scared to go...

Shumbah

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Mild asthma sufferers ..

Hi, I am a mild asthma sufferer usually only needing to take my blue ventolin inhaler occasionally (pollen, dust, cats, exercise etc ) and was confused as to...

Hi, I am a mild asthma sufferer usually only needing to take my blue ventolin in...

lauraloris

•4 years ago

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High FeNO levels

Hi, At my last asthma checkup my FeNO level was 55, where as previously it had been 35. I take symbicort 400/12 2 puffs twice daily and Spiriva 2 puffs once...

Hi, At my last asthma checkup my FeNO level was 55, where as previously it had b...

Smegs1978

•4 years ago

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Acid Reflux: Dried Fruit - Less Acidity...

Hello, as I know there are a number of us with CVA and certain asthma's that are aggravated by Acid Reflux (GERD/GORD), and most of us are triggered by citrus...

Hello, as I know there are a number of us with CVA and certain asthma's that are...

Mark_in_Wales_CVA

•4 years ago

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Asthma anxiety

Anyone have any advice for managing Asthma attack anxiety? My Asthma is brought on by allergies, and until January I never took my asthma diagnosis seriously...

Anyone have any advice for managing Asthma attack anxiety? My Asthma is brought ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Cough

I've developed a cough in the last hour or so. I have had a sore throat for around 24 hours, I'm not sure whether its an asthma cough as we have been cleaning...

I've developed a cough in the last hour or so. I have had a sore throat for arou...

Carriejen

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Advice please

Hi I’ve recently been in contact with my doctor but I was just wondering if anyone else has ever had any issues where they’ve struggled with their asthma after...

Hi I’ve recently been in contact with my doctor but I was just wondering if anyo...

elishaf_

•4 years ago

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Letter or text

Hi has anyone in Scotland received a letter regarding shielding g for 3/12 months? If you have received a text only what is it saying ? Anyone

Hi has anyone in Scotland received a letter regarding shielding g for 3/12 month...

Flossy2011

•4 years ago

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Has anyone on here had asthma as a child then lost it then it has returned

Hi I have a condition called endometriosis after talking to a few people on that part of this site. I found that you can get asthma return as an adult which I...

Hi I have a condition called endometriosis after talking to a few people on that...

Afrohair

•4 years ago

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Confused as to whether I should shield or just follow guidelines for everyone.

I'm on Fostair 100/60 but taking 4 puffs twice a day. Also on Montelukast. I have been on my 3rd course of steroids this year since 14/02/2020 when I was...

I'm on Fostair 100/60 but taking 4 puffs twice a day. Also on Montelukast. I hav...

redstar9

•4 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

I’ve been in quarantine for a month already.

Seen this published Friday about Shielding

Struggling with asthma at night time

FOSTAIR200/6 & 12 WEEK LETTER

Breathless

Help about I need to social distance or shield

12 week shielding rule

Experiences of a chest infection/pneumonia caused by preventer inhaler?

Asthma problems

Shortage Of Tablets

Urgent advice please

Tree Pollen

Please read: shielding queries

Vulnerable?

Not sure if asthma?

Shielding advice please

Guilt

Self-isolation. Need some advice.

COVID 19 Sick notes? To work or not?

Self Isolation

3 days in prednisone and still struggling

Mild asthma sufferers ..

High FeNO levels

Acid Reflux: Dried Fruit - Less Acidity...

Asthma anxiety

Cough

Advice please

Letter or text

Has anyone on here had asthma as a child then lost it then it has returned

Confused as to whether I should shield or just follow guidelines for everyone.

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