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Major thanks to all for advice given re peak flow and inhalers. Now taking a preventer I no longer need a reliever and increased peak flow from low 300's to...

Major thanks to all for advice given re peak flow and inhalers. Now taking a pre...

Zeppelin68

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Should I temporarily shield?

Hi, I am on my second 5 day course of prednisolone this year. First time was to get my asthma under control and this time is apparently to do with my hayfever....

Hi, I am on my second 5 day course of prednisolone this year. First time was to ...

Flowergirl78

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Lungwort

Has anyone tried this for their asthma. Have read some great reviews so decided to give it a try starting tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Has anyone tried this for their asthma. Have read some great reviews so decided ...

T200she

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Asthma, sinus and catarrh

Hi, I am new here, can anyone help, had Asthma since I was young , now 48, and have hay fever and sinus problems for the first time. Managing my Asthma, but...

Hi, I am new here, can anyone help, had Asthma since I was young , now 48, and h...

Southsea

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Inhalers without counters??😒

Hi everyone...... This conundrum is making me batty.....does anyone have a reliable way of knowing when the bloomin inhaler is nearly empty?......without...

Hi everyone...... This conundrum is making me batty.....does anyone have a relia...

Cakerunner

•4 years ago

66 Replies

Does anyone know why I’m not receiving the govt texts anymore

I had texts regularly until April the 4th , and had nothing since. I would like them to continue. My gp practice doesn’t know why they stopped, or how to start...

I had texts regularly until April the 4th , and had nothing since. I would like ...

Abc64

•4 years ago

24 Replies

New medication

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed asthmatic following a nasty chest infection in Jan as breathing difficulties continued. I really am in the dark here & a little...

Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed asthmatic following a nasty chest infection in J...

SueWhite73

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Symbicort clicking question

Has anyone ever had a symbicort turbohaler that clicks on the FIRST twist rather than the second? Mine has always clicked on the second turn, so I'm worried it...

Has anyone ever had a symbicort turbohaler that clicks on the FIRST twist rather...

SJF89

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Starting Xolair Treatment..but nervous

I’m 38 years of age..asthmatic since age 1..I’ve always experienced asthma flare ups but since my teenage years I would say I’ve successfully controlled and...

I’m 38 years of age..asthmatic since age 1..I’ve always experienced asthma flare...

JustR

•4 years ago

44 Replies

Another Montelukast conundrum

I’ll try to keep this short, but not sure if I can. I was put on Montelukast a year ago, after yet another bout of respiratory virus leading to antibiotics and...

I’ll try to keep this short, but not sure if I can. I was put on Montelukast a y...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

28 Replies

No longer need to shield

Hi all, I’ve been shielding for the last 8 weeks under advice from my consultant and the government. However, I’ve woken up this morning to a text message from...

Hi all, I’ve been shielding for the last 8 weeks under advice from my consultant...

So97

•4 years ago

49 Replies

Montelukast not working

Hi all, I posted on here now long ago. I’ve been suffering with my asthma the past 6 weeks now (I usually don’t have any problems with it unless I have a...

Hi all, I posted on here now long ago. I’ve been suffering with my asthma the pa...

HC26

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Antihistamines

I posted a couple of weeks ago about a nightly cough, and varied peak flow of between 380 and 500 (best is 500). I finally got a GP who believed it wasn't...

I posted a couple of weeks ago about a nightly cough, and varied peak flow of be...

Carriejen

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Has anyone found their asthma problem(s) are or seem worse with the lock down?

How are you now?

wiserlady

•4 years ago

19 Replies

12 week shielding

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any guidance on what will happen to those of us shielding at the end of the 12 weeks?? Are we expected to just...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any guidance on what will happen...

Clairebear35

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Why is it that Asthma is portrayed so awful in movies?

I am watching Hitch, and yesterday Goonies was on tv (I have the tv on for company while I clean my house), and both movies show characters who are weak,...

I am watching Hitch, and yesterday Goonies was on tv (I have the tv on for compa...

Willow7733

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Petrified

Hi. I have severe eosinophilic asthma and have now been asked to give myself the injection at home but I am needle phobic. I am absolutely freaking out, as I...

Hi. I have severe eosinophilic asthma and have now been asked to give myself the...

bunnynlg

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Temperatures chest pain

Hi feel grotty Resting taking ibuprofen and budesinde

Bluelady-sing

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Cleaner Air

Is anyone benefitting from the less polluted air, and seeing a reduction in their asthma symptoms ?

Is anyone benefitting from the less polluted air, and seeing a reduction in thei...

PaulRosedene

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Just diagnosed with asthma.33y old female.Taking prednisone, duoneb (ipratropium bromide and albuterol), advair hfa, ventolin, montelukast.

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with asthma 3 weeks ago as a consequence of viral infection. I was started on symbicort. But my reaction was bad with a lot of...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with asthma 3 weeks ago as a consequence of viral ...

Dekili

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Help!

I am a carer and work "with Covid 19" because of the level of contact I have with residents I have been told I should go back to work now that the guidelines...

I am a carer and work "with Covid 19" because of the level of contact I have wit...

Clairemtchll

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Help!

I am a carer .... I have asthma .. Is it safe for me to work ? Someone has said the new guidance on PPE Suggests that you are more protected and therefore...

I am a carer .... I have asthma .. Is it safe for me to work ? Someone has said...

Clairemtchll

•4 years ago

6 Replies

This sounds like a stupid question, I know.

I wonder if others are clearer than I am about susceptibility to any respiratory viruses if you have asthma? I am thinking if your asthma is otherwise well...

I wonder if others are clearer than I am about susceptibility to any respiratory...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

13 Replies

111 Complaints

Hi Have any of you had any problems with the operator when ringing 111? Last Friday my breathing was so bad I rang 111. The woman asked if I had any pain in...

Hi Have any of you had any problems with the operator when ringing 111? Last F...

Gilly100

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Asthma

Hi everybody, I have now been prescribed another month of Montelukast including Carbocistein 2 x3times a day as a combined to try to combat mucous Which i...

Hi everybody, I have now been prescribed another month of Montelukast including ...

Dachshund1

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma and acid reflux

Hi there, I have been struggling with my asthma for the past 2 months and wrote about this previously, I have had all sorts of medication but nothing seemed to...

Hi there, I have been struggling with my asthma for the past 2 months and wrote ...

HC26

•4 years ago

19 Replies

'moderate risk' and work

Hi, I wondered about experiences of anyone else who falls in the moderate risk group & how you have dealt with this re work? I'm referring to those who have...

Hi, I wondered about experiences of anyone else who falls in the moderate risk g...

Jeesey

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Going Back to Work in a Nursery

Hi! So I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on returning to work at the moment, with having asthma? I work in a nursery, and I've been furloughed...

Hi! So I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on returning to work at the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

4 weeks asthma treatment. Learning every day

Good peak flow and oxygen levels. Taking meds. My query is it normal to have what I call an aching kinda tender chest ? As a newy I really dont know what to...

Good peak flow and oxygen levels. Taking meds. My query is it normal to have wha...

Bertyboy

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Asthma 'Newbie' - Help/Suggestions please!

Hi all - I'll try keep as brief as possible! I was finally diagnosed with asthma last Jan/Feb after a month long chest infection and a referral to a Private...

Hi all - I'll try keep as brief as possible! I was finally diagnosed with asthma...

Bobz_Blu

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for May 2020

Ta.

Should I temporarily shield?

Lungwort

Asthma, sinus and catarrh

Inhalers without counters??😒

Does anyone know why I’m not receiving the govt texts anymore

New medication

Symbicort clicking question

Starting Xolair Treatment..but nervous

Another Montelukast conundrum

No longer need to shield

Montelukast not working

Antihistamines

Has anyone found their asthma problem(s) are or seem worse with the lock down?

12 week shielding

Why is it that Asthma is portrayed so awful in movies?

Petrified

Temperatures chest pain

Cleaner Air

Just diagnosed with asthma.33y old female.Taking prednisone, duoneb (ipratropium bromide and albuterol), advair hfa, ventolin, montelukast.

Help!

Help!

This sounds like a stupid question, I know.

111 Complaints

Asthma

Asthma and acid reflux

'moderate risk' and work

Going Back to Work in a Nursery

4 weeks asthma treatment. Learning every day

Asthma 'Newbie' - Help/Suggestions please!

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