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Face coverings on buses

Hi if any of you use buses on first bus website you can print of a card saying that you have a medical condition that allows you not to wear a face mask on...

Hi if any of you use buses on first bus website you can print of a card saying t...

Shotmedown

•4 years ago

9 Replies

New to asthma, how do I know the triggers that set it off? Has anyone invested it allergy tests etc?

I had a severe asthma attack in 2018 as an adult brought about by a cold and I ended up in resuscitation. I have been ever so careful in controlling my asthma,...

I had a severe asthma attack in 2018 as an adult brought about by a cold and I e...

Small-but-mighty

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Peak flow

I've been given a peak flow and a chart to keep a tally for 2 weeks the numbers on peak flow is comming up as 300-350 asthma charity said my age is should be...

I've been given a peak flow and a chart to keep a tally for 2 weeks the numbers...

Rhino03z

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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Post covid recovery info from Asthma UK

Hi I know there are quite a few people on here now with post-covid breathing issues, so in case you haven’t already seen it here’s the asthma UK Facebook post...

Hi I know there are quite a few people on here now with post-covid breathing iss...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

1 Reply

Rescue pack's

I have a rescue pack on the way but can only use in an emergency. I have only started them when I am told to. Under the circumstances can doctor's do this....

I have a rescue pack on the way but can only use in an emergency. I have only st...

Hidden

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Please respond if ...

You have in the past or still are taking montekulast. Why were / are you taking it? How are you getting on with it? Any side effects?

You have in the past or still are taking montekulast. Why were / are you taking ...

wiserlady

•4 years ago

97 Replies

Update for Shielders in Scotland

Those shielding should still only work from home and should avoid shops, pharmacies and other situations where their ability to maintain physical distancing is...

Those shielding should still only work from home and should avoid shops, pharmac...

doonhamer1967

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Is it safe to see the dentist for emergency treatment?

Hi everyone. Just wanted to know what everyone’s thoughts are about attending the dentist. I have a temporary filing that’s partly come out and this has been...

Hi everyone. Just wanted to know what everyone’s thoughts are about attending t...

Uppy

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Finding a better GP

Ive always had reservations about my GP but this last few weeks have been a total joke. Had an asthma flare first treated with 5 day pred, wouldnt give...

Ive always had reservations about my GP but this last few weeks have been a tota...

lucie982

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Great experience with new GP

Just had a chat with my new GP this morning, so different from my old one. She asked my what my asthma was like at the moment I said that I thought I was...

Just had a chat with my new GP this morning, so different from my old one. She a...

Junglechicken

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Anyone else had this problem and how do I deal with it?

My asthma is triggered by smoke, grass, pollen, excess cat hair and any sprays. The dpd driver rung the bell before he was two metres back. I stepped back but...

My asthma is triggered by smoke, grass, pollen, excess cat hair and any sprays. ...

TailPoof

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Symbicort Blood Sugars

Last week I had a particularly bad asthma day and went from my usual one puff a day to seven puffs. On that same day after taking all those puffs, I had my...

Last week I had a particularly bad asthma day and went from my usual one puff a ...

Tengudreams

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Reducing QVAR Dose

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone had any experience with lowering their preventor dosage further? I was going to ask about it at my next review, as I am on...

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone had any experience with lowering their prevento...

Finn1510

•4 years ago

1 Reply

DLA

Can parents of children with asthma and allergies requiring adrenaline pens claim DLA? (in the UK)

Can parents of children with asthma and allergies requiring adrenaline pens clai...

RooSs

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Inhalers and increased heart rate

Hi there, I’ve had a problem with an asthma flare up over the past few months and have been prescribed different inhalers to try. I was originally on clenil...

Hi there, I’ve had a problem with an asthma flare up over the past few months an...

HC26

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Extending Lockdown for those with severe asthma

I am hearing rumours people with severe astham are receiving letters to self-isolate until end of August. Anyone is this group receiving the letter stating to...

I am hearing rumours people with severe astham are receiving letters to self-iso...

B_Asthma

•4 years ago

10 Replies

A basic question

I don’t suffer from hayfever, only very occasionally, like once every few years have I been affected that way (sorting dusty books is another matter). However,...

I don’t suffer from hayfever, only very occasionally, like once every few years ...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Shielding anxiety.

Just wondering if anyone has received any personal update letters advising them further? I personally do not know anyone else who is shielding so I can’t...

Just wondering if anyone has received any personal update letters advising them ...

EvieJo

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Shielding extension post from earlier - taken down????!!!!

Hi All Just wondering if I was missing something..?? I’m sure that there was a post earlier today ( sorry can’t remember who from!) re the possible shielding...

Hi All Just wondering if I was missing something..?? I’m sure that there was a p...

Pipsqueak77

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Chest pain and blocked nose

Am having Asthma attack almost every day, is like prednisolone is not helping, because any little stress, I find it hard to breathe . My chest and ribs hurt...

Am having Asthma attack almost every day, is like prednisolone is not helping, b...

omoola20

•4 years ago

22 Replies

How To Use Peak Flow Meter

Hi. Im not asking how to use the PFM, but rather asking do you take a puff first and then breathe? Or do you do it without a puff? Also, I know its a personal...

Hi. Im not asking how to use the PFM, but rather asking do you take a puff first...

Tengudreams

•4 years ago

9 Replies

How is everyone?

I am struggling. Peak flow is 220 so not terriable but not good. I have also been so tired since leaving hospital. I have dropped to my new maintenance level....

I am struggling. Peak flow is 220 so not terriable but not good. I have also bee...

Larrythelathe

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Advice welcome

Hi This is a long post... So back at the end of March, just as I had started to shield, I had an awful asthma attack, along with an insane temperature, I was...

Hi This is a long post... So back at the end of March, just as I had started to...

Clairebear35

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma vs Anxiety vs Breathing Pattern Disorders

Hi all It’s a very stressful time at the moment, with some people shielding, others worried about work and how to apply the new rules and regs, and still...

Hi all It’s a very stressful time at the moment, with some people shielding, oth...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

40 Replies

Qvar and peak flow

I'm 12 weeks post-viral and have not been diagnosed with asthma. I (still) have breathlessness and itchy chest. I was given salbutamol 8 weeks ago and a trial...

I'm 12 weeks post-viral and have not been diagnosed with asthma. I (still) have ...

AirIsUnderrated

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Coping not cured!

Good Morning everyone - every day I read these posts and very often I find them so concerning! I was diagnosed at 20 with asthma but it took me years to...

Good Morning everyone - every day I read these posts and very often I find them ...

2Retrievers

•4 years ago

1 Reply

When is your Forstair inhaler empty?

I’ve been struggling for the past week and my forstairs been running low. For me the inhalers running low when I don’t think it’s delivering a full dose. This...

I’ve been struggling for the past week and my forstairs been running low. For m...

Ts777

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Oral thrush and swollen tonsil?

I’ve been struggling with oral thrush for a few weeks now but my nystatin seems to be working well( gums less sore, throat less yellow) I’ve noticed now that...

I’ve been struggling with oral thrush for a few weeks now but my nystatin seems ...

Junglechicken

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Covid19 - copd/astma/inhaler

Can asthma inhaler-meds (steroid) help with COVID19 ?

tusty

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Severe chest and rib pain - no cough

Hi, My wife was diagnosed with bronchitis last December, since then we've been to the doctor's and they gave her two sprays (blue and pink - can't remember...

Hi, My wife was diagnosed with bronchitis last December, since then we've been ...

Amirdin005

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for June 2020

Face coverings on buses

New to asthma, how do I know the triggers that set it off? Has anyone invested it allergy tests etc?

Peak flow

Post covid recovery info from Asthma UK

Rescue pack's

Please respond if ...

Update for Shielders in Scotland

Is it safe to see the dentist for emergency treatment?

Finding a better GP

Great experience with new GP

Anyone else had this problem and how do I deal with it?

Symbicort Blood Sugars

Reducing QVAR Dose

DLA

Inhalers and increased heart rate

Extending Lockdown for those with severe asthma

A basic question

Shielding anxiety.

Shielding extension post from earlier - taken down????!!!!

Chest pain and blocked nose

How To Use Peak Flow Meter

How is everyone?

Advice welcome

Asthma vs Anxiety vs Breathing Pattern Disorders

Qvar and peak flow

Coping not cured!

When is your Forstair inhaler empty?

Oral thrush and swollen tonsil?

Covid19 - copd/astma/inhaler

Severe chest and rib pain - no cough

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