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Is it really asthma?

Hi everyone, Here's another long post... I've been having a persistent cough and breathing difficulties for some time and my GP thinks it's asthma. I'm 31,...

Hi everyone, Here's another long post... I've been having a persistent cough an...

•4 years ago

Dehydration and asthma

I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about dehydration and worsening of asthma symptoms? I have the bad habit of not drinking much, if at all, during...

I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about dehydration and worsening of ...

•4 years ago

Baking group

Hello and I hope everyone is doing well. Just to let anyone who is interested we have a Facebook baking group called the baking club from lovingly artisan....

Hello and I hope everyone is doing well. Just to let anyone who is interested w...

•4 years ago

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So Annoying

Looks like I have either viral or cough induced asthma. Waiting for nurse assessment. Fostair and ventolin as needed. Sats 96% peak flow 550 for a 67 yr old....

Looks like I have either viral or cough induced asthma. Waiting for nurse asses...

•4 years ago

Struggling

Hi everyone, just need to vent.... any advice appreciated. I was diagnosed with asthma as a child, grew out of it as I got older, and spent most of my late...

Hi everyone, just need to vent.... any advice appreciated. I was diagnosed with ...

•4 years ago

High risk letters but is this correct?

Hi all, So we have two people in the household with asthma. Our son Harvey has really bad food allergies and Asthma we took him private to a london and at...

Hi all, So we have two people in the household with asthma. Our son Harvey has...

•4 years ago

Fostair vs symbicort

Hi, My asthma has always been fairly well controlled but since I’ve been pregnant I’ve had the worst flare up and was having to use my blue inhaler about 15...

Hi, My asthma has always been fairly well controlled but since I’ve been pregna...

•4 years ago

Weight gain from steriods

I have gone from a size 8 to a size 14 due to being on steriods for 3 years on an off and currently on Kenalog injections . I have currently got really deep...

I have gone from a size 8 to a size 14 due to being on steriods for 3 years on a...

•4 years ago

Daily symptoms for 10 months so far

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. Im 31 and have had mild asthma my whole life, diagnosed at 5. I was on clenil modulite 200 and salbutamol most my life. In...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. Im 31 and have had mild asthma my whole life...

•4 years ago

Fexofenadine

Hi Is Fexofenadine a lot better than over the counter generic anti-histamines?

Hi Is Fexofenadine a lot better than over the counter generic anti-histamines?

•4 years ago

Updated Government advice (01/05/2020)

Thought I would share this update. All asthmatics (mild & moderate) are now classed as 'clinically vulnerable' and are advised "to minimise contact outside of...

Thought I would share this update. All asthmatics (mild & moderate) are now clas...

•4 years ago

Throat

Hi is anyone having a feeling that you have something stuck in your throat constantly swallowing and a nagging cough!! X

Hi is anyone having a feeling that you have something stuck in your throat const...

•4 years ago

Asthma

Hi people,I’ve had asthma since 2008 and have had it under reasonable control till last sept when I acquired a cough and I have had trouble ever since I have...

Hi people,I’ve had asthma since 2008 and have had it under reasonable control t...

•4 years ago

Spiriva Respimat

Is Spiriva Respimat effective for reducing sputum? I appreciate that its supposed to serve that purpose, but would appreciate knowing if Users think it...

Is Spiriva Respimat effective for reducing sputum? I appreciate that its suppose...

•4 years ago

Constipation

Hello everyone sorry about the post!! I have been severely constipated for about 8 days due to being on antiobiotics. I have finally gone but it was very bad...

Hello everyone sorry about the post!! I have been severely constipated for about...

•4 years ago

How long do the effects of an asthma attack last?

Hi everyone, I’ve had mild asthma my whole life (I’m 21) and on Tuesday I had my first ever attack, it was really severe and I ended up in hospital and have...

Hi everyone, I’ve had mild asthma my whole life (I’m 21) and on Tuesday I had my...

•4 years ago

Recent weather affecting asthma/

Hello all, I am new to this forum so hi there and apologies for the perhaps longer post. I am interested to know if this very high pollen in the UK (highest...

Hello all, I am new to this forum so hi there and apologies for the perhaps long...

•4 years ago

DuoResp Spiromax for Fostair NEXThaler

Hi, I renewed my prescription yesterday and instead of my regular Fostair NEXThaler, I was given DuoResp Spiromax, due to the former being in short supply. Is...

Hi, I renewed my prescription yesterday and instead of my regular Fostair NEXTha...

•4 years ago

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