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1st ever Asthma attack and diagnosis

Newbie here. I have been having issues breathing for a few months now off and on, including coughing and wheezing. Thought nothing of it other than I was...

Newbie here. I have been having issues breathing for a few months now off and on...

Philheybrookbay

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Medication for skeletal spasm in lower back for person with Asthma

After a fall from horse (2 years ago) I have skeletal muscle spasm in my lower back when walking for a while. I got Cocodamol against the pain (I know it...

After a fall from horse (2 years ago) I have skeletal muscle spasm in my lower b...

Red247

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Asthma hit me out of the blue

Hello to everyone at A UK I joined Health Unlocked some time ago because I suffered from Polymyalgia Rheumatica and needed advice. It's a nasty auto immune...

Hello to everyone at A UK I joined Health Unlocked some time ago because I suffe...

Downbytheriverside

•4 years ago

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Chest infection again

Back on antibiotics.... asthma has a lot to answer for... good news is because of covid they don't want to give me steroids .... I'm up for that that was the...

Back on antibiotics.... asthma has a lot to answer for... good news is because o...

Chip_y2kuk

•4 years ago

20 Replies

Back at work after shielding

Hi everyone, Need some advice, not sure this is the right place but have nowhere else to ask. So I have suspected severe asthma and have been shielding...

Hi everyone, Need some advice, not sure this is the right place but have nowhe...

Fannyannie85

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Can asthmatics have there tongue pierced

I'm a asthmatic and I want my tongue done but I dont know if I can or not

Beckyhowarth

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I did it and am in hospital!!!

So after realising with a big shove from emmaf91 (my partner thanks you also) I went to a+e from work by the time I walked down corridor couldn't breathe to...

So after realising with a big shove from emmaf91 (my partner thanks you also) I ...

mylungshateme

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Has anyone else got non wheezing asthma?

Hi All, I’ve had asthma for a long time but it’s changed in the last year, I know present as non wheezing and I lose my voice, I’ve had 5 episodes this year 1...

Hi All, I’ve had asthma for a long time but it’s changed in the last year, I kno...

Jason_E

•4 years ago

37 Replies

Why aren't my meds working?

Hi all, I'd need a bit of help as I'm not sure what's going on... I've been diagnosed with asthma bronchiale when I was 3. It was mild/moderate then totally...

Hi all, I'd need a bit of help as I'm not sure what's going on... I've been dia...

Klau80

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Steroid Card?

I've just been removing my personal information from my new inhaler (Relvar 184/22) and noticed it says to carry a steroid card. Does anyone know what this is...

I've just been removing my personal information from my new inhaler (Relvar 184/...

_Badger_

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Is there hope for difficult to control asthma and eosinophilic asthma?

Hi guys, Feeling I don't know bit confused and shattered 🤪. Meds I'm on - relvar 184/22, tiotropium, montelukast, avyms, loratadine, prednisone was on 40mg...

Hi guys, Feeling I don't know bit confused and shattered 🤪. Meds I'm on - rel...

mylungshateme

•4 years ago

8 Replies

My thoughts on the Pausing of Shielding

Following a few technical issues with the blog I have finally managed to update it with my views on the ‘pausing of shielding’ and returning to the real world....

Following a few technical issues with the blog I have finally managed to update ...

yorkieiron

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone used the aerochamber plus?

I get my inhaler from an online pharmacy and this month they've sent out an email with a new product in it that I don't know....

I get my inhaler from an online pharmacy and this month they've sent out an ema...

Gautam1983

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Going back to work very worried

Hi everyone! Hope your all doing well and safe. I just have a general question has anyone gone back to work since shielding? I work for the NHS and worried...

Hi everyone! Hope your all doing well and safe. I just have a general question h...

mixmix

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Does fostair nexthaler canister needs to be shaken?

My question is as above. Just got a new prescription and noticed on the label it says shake well before use. I have not done it before as it is in powder form....

My question is as above. Just got a new prescription and noticed on the label it...

ahfat41

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Eosinophilic asthma and itching!

Hi everyone! I have eosinophilic asthma which is well controlled with fostair 200, montelukast, fexofenadine, dymista nasal spray. BUT I am getting sone...

Hi everyone! I have eosinophilic asthma which is well controlled with fostair 20...

Sunnydays1982

•4 years ago

39 Replies

Biologics

Hi all, Is anyone currently on injections? How do you find them? Thank you!

SFExpat

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Adult-onset asthma and Cushing

Hi all! Firstly I'm Asian and not from UK, but we don't have forums like these in my country. Just would like some advice on current situation. I had adult...

Hi all! Firstly I'm Asian and not from UK, but we don't have forums like these i...

Moorose

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Back to work

I am due to return to work full time in a high school starting on Tuesday, I work for an agency so will be my first day in a new school also. I am very worried...

I am due to return to work full time in a high school starting on Tuesday, I wor...

Angelgoth

•4 years ago

2 Replies

What next?

Hi all, Hope you are well in this COVID craziness. I have an appt with the Asthma clinic today. Ive has a terrible spring & summer; 5 rounds of steroids,...

Hi all, Hope you are well in this COVID craziness. I have an appt with the Asth...

SFExpat

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Fostair nexthaler 100/6 one puff twice a day

The asthma specialist at my surgery prescribed me the above since Feb on the mart regimen. Usually I stop taking the inhaler was previously on becotide and...

The asthma specialist at my surgery prescribed me the above since Feb on the mar...

ahfat41

•4 years ago

7 Replies

First Royal Brompton appointment

Hi Can anyone tell me what their first appointment was like at the Royal Brompton? I have been referred but no appointment yet. I have non-allergic brittle...

Hi Can anyone tell me what their first appointment was like at the Royal Brompto...

99Poke

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Much more wheezing over the past month

I've had well controlled asthma pretty much all my life. However the past month or so I've been getting a lot more wheezing and having to take my ventolin much...

I've had well controlled asthma pretty much all my life. However the past month ...

swfc-dan

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Medic alert dogs for asthma

Hi. I was thinking of getting a dog (cockapoo) to train as a medic alert asthma detection dog. Has anyone had any experience with their own dog where the dog...

Hi. I was thinking of getting a dog (cockapoo) to train as a medic alert asthm...

99Poke

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Back to School

We're calling on parents and carers of children with asthma to contact their child's GP surgery to arrange an annual asthma review, which can often be done...

We're calling on parents and carers of children with asthma to contact their chi...

Caroline_ALUK

Partner•4 years ago

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Not sure who to believe at this point.

Hello everyone, hope you're having a splendid day, feeling healthy, and staying safe. I made a post on this forum 3 months ago and the responses I got were...

Hello everyone, hope you're having a splendid day, feeling healthy, and staying ...

Nj9x

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Not doing so well

Have just had follow up appointment with asthma nurse following a and e visit yesterday. I now have another ten day course of pred. Doubled the strength...

Have just had follow up appointment with asthma nurse following a and e visit y...

Dizzy412

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Asthma is not a disability says council officer.

Ive been threatened with an AntiSocial Injunction by Birmingham City Council North Housing. There is a question on the application thay asks if i have a...

Ive been threatened with an AntiSocial Injunction by Birmingham City Council No...

shirleypc

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Returning to work after shielding

I work in a primary school with 6yr olds, I’ve been shielding since 16th March but am due to return in just over a week. I’ve had no direct contact with the...

I work in a primary school with 6yr olds, I’ve been shielding since 16th March b...

Cw70

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Has anyone got an immune/antibody deficiency causing chest infections?

Good morning all! After 3 winters of persistent chest infections, the last one lasting a solid 6 months, I finally got a lung function test 6 weeks ago. All...

Good morning all! After 3 winters of persistent chest infections, the last one l...

BP135

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for August 2020

1st ever Asthma attack and diagnosis

Medication for skeletal spasm in lower back for person with Asthma

Asthma hit me out of the blue

Chest infection again

Back at work after shielding

Can asthmatics have there tongue pierced

I did it and am in hospital!!!

Has anyone else got non wheezing asthma?

Why aren't my meds working?

Steroid Card?

Is there hope for difficult to control asthma and eosinophilic asthma?

My thoughts on the Pausing of Shielding

Anyone used the aerochamber plus?

Going back to work very worried

Does fostair nexthaler canister needs to be shaken?

Eosinophilic asthma and itching!

Biologics

Adult-onset asthma and Cushing

Back to work

What next?

Fostair nexthaler 100/6 one puff twice a day

First Royal Brompton appointment

Much more wheezing over the past month

Medic alert dogs for asthma

Back to School

Not sure who to believe at this point.

Not doing so well

Asthma is not a disability says council officer.

Returning to work after shielding

Has anyone got an immune/antibody deficiency causing chest infections?

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