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Advice please

Hi , I hope everyone is keeping safe This week my Qvar inhaler has been increased from 2puffs 2 times a day to 4 puffs 4 times a day as my chest feels tight...

Hi , I hope everyone is keeping safe This week my Qvar inhaler has been increas...

Meredith62

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Increased awareness of your asthma?

Is anyone else finding they're increasingly aware of their asthma right now/finding they're reaching for their inhaler a bit more often even though they...

Is anyone else finding they're increasingly aware of their asthma right now/find...

GFloss

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Clenil Shortage

Hi! So I am on Clenil Modulite 100mg inhaler, and ordered my repeat last week to discover that the pharmacy can’t get hold of any (I thought they might as I’d...

Hi! So I am on Clenil Modulite 100mg inhaler, and ordered my repeat last week to...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

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Sever asthma yes or no ?

Hi I contacted the government support line to get clarity on the criteria they are using for severe Asthma . Please be aware that their criteria for severe...

Hi I contacted the government support line to get clarity on the criteria they a...

Flossy2011

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Duoresp Spiromax

I take DuoResp Spiromax 320/9 two puffs twice a day but have not received a letter yet to self isolate for 12 weeks. Has anybody?

I take DuoResp Spiromax 320/9 two puffs twice a day but have not received a let...

vicky1965

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Fostair and Montelucast should I be isolating?

I am on fostair 200/6 2puffs BD and Montelucast OD I have not yet received a letter but feel I should be self isolating can someone advise me please!

I am on fostair 200/6 2puffs BD and Montelucast OD I have not yet received a let...

Debbie86

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Shielding Clarification

I have read this morning a number of posts about those who are concerned by the shielding advice and also some good explanations of how the confusion has...

I have read this morning a number of posts about those who are concerned by the ...

Swimmingaddict

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Should I be shielding or distancing? Will I get the 12 weeks pay?

Im confused. I’m on 800mcg Clenil twice a day (although my pharmacy told me that the manufacturer can not supply it at the moment...eek) and I was put on 40mg...

Im confused. I’m on 800mcg Clenil twice a day (although my pharmacy told me that...

Calmcat

•4 years ago

7 Replies

For those in Scotland (shielding advice)

I’ve just watched a question and answer session with the director of NHS Shetland. He was asked about when people would receive information if they were in the...

I’ve just watched a question and answer session with the director of NHS Shetlan...

WindsweptRissa

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Should I be self isolating

Hi, I am on Aloflute 25 microgram/fluticason 250 microgram per metered dose.

Kymbo66

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Shielding

Here's what my Doctor's sent me regarding the virus that is doing the rounds. I would recommend you double check with your doctor's if you are unsure with what...

Here's what my Doctor's sent me regarding the virus that is doing the rounds. I ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Incorrect information on Asthma.org

Asthma.org.uk advice is incorrect regarding shielding with selected inhalers. I take 2 puffs twice a day with Fostair 200/6 and have been told by my doctor and...

Asthma.org.uk advice is incorrect regarding shielding with selected inhalers. I ...

dkw80

•4 years ago

41 Replies

Clarification on self isolation

Hi, I take a prescribed steroid seretide inhaler but there’s no clarity in whether this falls under the 12 week self isolation category. I’ve called my doctor...

Hi, I take a prescribed steroid seretide inhaler but there’s no clarity in wheth...

BazzzaK

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Please help???

Hi all just a quick question... My Asthma is playing up and I've had this before and no that I need a course of steroids, but my doctors surgery dont have walk...

Hi all just a quick question... My Asthma is playing up and I've had this before...

scarlett3333

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Smiling while watching bbc news

https://tvline.com/2020/03/25/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-coronavirus-video/ Yes even the News is not all doom and gloom. I found this during my daily update on...

https://tvline.com/2020/03/25/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-coronavirus-video/ Yes ...

elanaoali

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Increased fostsair

Have just had my fostsair 100/6 increased to 200/6. Unfortunately my pharmacy cannot get a stock of 200/6 and has given me 2 100/6 to use 8 puffs a day. Should...

Have just had my fostsair 100/6 increased to 200/6. Unfortunately my pharmacy ca...

Knitting-Nora

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Advice please

Hi am just wondering if we have asthma and high risk are we allowed in back garden some people saying yes and some saying no thanks in advance.

Hi am just wondering if we have asthma and high risk are we allowed in back gard...

sarahjane12

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Do I need to shield ??

Am I high risk do I need to be shielding ? I’m taking symbicort 200/6 I started as 1 puff twice a day but was told to bump it up to 2 puffs twice a day when...

Am I high risk do I need to be shielding ? I’m taking symbicort 200/6 I starte...

Freyfrej

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Theophyllin side effects or effects of high BP?

Hi all I hope everyone is as good as can be in these uncertain times. I am on day 3 I think of the 12 week shielding following receipt of the NHS England......

Hi all I hope everyone is as good as can be in these uncertain times. I am on da...

Ghoulette

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Advice about inhalers please

Good morning. I have been reading a lot of comments this morning . I have read several times about different inhalers. People are talking about inhalers in...

Good morning. I have been reading a lot of comments this morning . I have read ...

teddyd

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Keep laughter in your heart

I am a 46 yr old severe asthmatic on a seemingly endless about of meds but hey ho it is what it is. One med that i have been on for over a year now which has...

I am a 46 yr old severe asthmatic on a seemingly endless about of meds but hey h...

Wheezeydarth

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Pneumonia question

I’m 21, and when I was younger I had pneumonia 2 times. I believe I heard somewhere than when you get pneumonia, it’s not as bad when you get it again (if you...

I’m 21, and when I was younger I had pneumonia 2 times. I believe I heard somewh...

treyjeff

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Asthma and Coronovirus

Hi, I’m 18 and have asthma for many years, but just got diagnosed 8 months ago. This Coronavirus is really scaring me, It’s getting me depressed and giving me...

Hi, I’m 18 and have asthma for many years, but just got diagnosed 8 months ago. ...

Twilight1958

•4 years ago

3 Replies

New member, help in keeping myself calm

Hi all I'm a new member looking for some help , as a asthmatic and in the current state of the world with covid -19virus , I'm having panic attacks and...

Hi all I'm a new member looking for some help , as a asthmatic and in the curren...

Wolfie4371

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Category of asthma

Hi, can anyone tell me if by taking one puff of Symbicort 200, morning and one puff at night, what level of asthma is this classed as? No other medication and...

Hi, can anyone tell me if by taking one puff of Symbicort 200, morning and one p...

Saj123456

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Help some advice needed.

Hi everyone some advice needed please. Help. I’m at my wits end here. I started in early Feb with asthma after being free from it for ten years. After...

Hi everyone some advice needed please. Help. I’m at my wits end here. I star...

Dawny72

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Am I part of the 1.5 million vulnerable patients

As I get a flu jab (asthmatic) every year even though under 65, I thought I would have heard from my GP by now regarding being in this vulnerable group. So far...

As I get a flu jab (asthmatic) every year even though under 65, I thought I woul...

2Retrievers

•4 years ago

19 Replies

NHS High Risk Letters

My son is 11 on seratide 125 1x puff twice daily according to the GP however I was advised before Christmas tobup it to two puffs as he's been ill. He's also...

My son is 11 on seratide 125 1x puff twice daily according to the GP however I w...

Happy_mum_

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Self isolating query

So confused with all the asthma advice going around, just a few questions. In 2018 i was diagnosed with asthma following a consultant referral and numerous...

So confused with all the asthma advice going around, just a few questions. In 20...

1234efox

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Hello I'm new here can someone put my mind at rest please?

Hello, I'm a bit concerned since ive spoken to the asthma nurse on the phone today, which was supposed to be my first asthma appointment. made me feel more...

Hello, I'm a bit concerned since ive spoken to the asthma nurse on the phone tod...

Kinzey85

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2020

Advice please

Increased awareness of your asthma?

Clenil Shortage

Sever asthma yes or no ?

Duoresp Spiromax

Fostair and Montelucast should I be isolating?

Shielding Clarification

Should I be shielding or distancing? Will I get the 12 weeks pay?

For those in Scotland (shielding advice)

Should I be self isolating

Shielding

Incorrect information on Asthma.org

Clarification on self isolation

Please help???

Smiling while watching bbc news

Increased fostsair

Advice please

Do I need to shield ??

Theophyllin side effects or effects of high BP?

Advice about inhalers please

Keep laughter in your heart

Pneumonia question

Asthma and Coronovirus

New member, help in keeping myself calm

Category of asthma

Help some advice needed.

Am I part of the 1.5 million vulnerable patients

NHS High Risk Letters

Self isolating query

Hello I'm new here can someone put my mind at rest please?

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