Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

21,722 members • 24,486 posts

All posts for October 2020

Treating tight and sore chest tips

Hi had bad asthma flare up last two weeks and combined chest infection, feeling better now but still slightly rough in morning. Wondered if other than waiting...

Hi had bad asthma flare up last two weeks and combined chest infection, feeling ...

Yellow75

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Asthma

Just started new inhaler it's trimlow87/5/9 any one else on this all imfotmation greatly received

Just started new inhaler it's trimlow87/5/9 any one else on this all imfotmati...

Busterrusty

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Fostair Palpitations

Hi all, I've just been switched from Sirdupla to Forstair, to try and get my asthma under control (ongoing issues for over 4 months). I took my first dose...

Hi all, I've just been switched from Sirdupla to Forstair, to try and get my ast...

garfunkel

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Is anyone else on 2 puffs of duo resp twice a day?

I was diagnosed ŵith asthma about 18 years ago after a bout of wheezy bronchitis. I was left with a cough. I was given various treatment and am now on duo...

I was diagnosed ŵith asthma about 18 years ago after a bout of wheezy bronchitis...

Celie1

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Are oral steroids a good substitute for preventer inhalers ?

After getting asthma two years ago,I tried some preventer inhalers.However,some worsened my breathing problems,while others used to totally block my nose.That...

After getting asthma two years ago,I tried some preventer inhalers.However,some ...

ihatesteroids

•4 years ago

23 Replies

How to drive and go out when inhalers don't help ?

My asthma attacks cannot be controlled by inhalers,I must use a nebuliser.However,that makes it very hard for me to drive and go out.In my city,I haven't found...

My asthma attacks cannot be controlled by inhalers,I must use a nebuliser.Howeve...

ihatesteroids

•4 years ago

2 Replies

COVID cough vs normal Mucus type cough

With all this COVID stuff going on it’s pretty scary. But I have what I’d call a chesty cough on and of for almost a year now and I’d say 80% of the time I...

With all this COVID stuff going on it’s pretty scary. But I have what I’d call a...

ash6

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Asthma attack !!

hi Can someone give me advice on what to do my son is 5 years old and had a asthma attack he was coughing really bad i have provided the school with a plan...

hi Can someone give me advice on what to do my son is 5 years old and had a ast...

Nabs26

•4 years ago

6 Replies

What is the difference between spirometry and peak flow?

Had a phone consultation with my surgery’s asthma nurse this morning. She has decided to put me down for spirometery when they start doing it again. Mainly I...

Had a phone consultation with my surgery’s asthma nurse this morning. She has d...

Fruitandnutcase

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Spiriva and blurred vision

Hi everyone I'm giving Spiriva another go out of sheer desperation of using high courses of Pred for the last 6 months, been on it 2 days and although I think...

Hi everyone I'm giving Spiriva another go out of sheer desperation of using high...

ccccc

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Night time asthma

does anyone have a problem with asthma that comes on only during the evening? No wheezing just hard to take a deep breath. Is this common?

does anyone have a problem with asthma that comes on only during the evening? No...

Jashlee

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Beclometasone (powder)

Hi! My GP has asked if I'd be willing to switch to the powder form of beclometasone. I agreed, however when I inhale , I don't have the sensation that the...

Hi! My GP has asked if I'd be willing to switch to the powder form of beclometas...

Betziewetzie19

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Son always coughing

Hi, my son is 16months and was given inhalers back in June for suspected asthma. He has always coughed and wheezed since he vacated the womb. Constantly coughs...

Hi, my son is 16months and was given inhalers back in June for suspected asthma....

JAW21

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Brittle Asthma, Returning to work after shielding

Hi everyone Im new to this forum and wanted get some advice from people that understand and are going through similar things. I’ve got Brittle Asthma and was...

Hi everyone Im new to this forum and wanted get some advice from people that un...

Wheezy26

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Covid test with asthma

Hello. I am looking for some advice. I have cough based asthma. I have had a sore throat this week that has developed into a cough. I am sure it’s asthma (it’s...

Hello. I am looking for some advice. I have cough based asthma. I have had a sor...

Bluebusadventures

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Return to teaching after shielding-part 3 -bad to worse! Sorry - long post

After my school said they wouldn’t implement the adjustments recommended by occupational health because of my severe asthma , I wrote to them asking to discuss...

After my school said they wouldn’t implement the adjustments recommended by occu...

TeachKat

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Am I being unreasonable re pet "allergies"?

I'm new here, and wanted some advice re my new Dr. She is adamant that my asthma flare ups are due to my parents' pet dog. I have severe brittle asthma with a...

I'm new here, and wanted some advice re my new Dr. She is adamant that my asthm...

liz4949

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Fostair 200/6 as MART??

Hi my asthma is flaring up again been on several courses of prednisone since January, had a long course which has given me a couple of months when I have been...

Hi my asthma is flaring up again been on several courses of prednisone since Jan...

Hiltay

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Going back to my childhood... (Nightmares)

Hi all, I've been on Fostair 200/6 for 5-6 weeks now, I was on the lower dose of Fostair before. Has anyone had vivid nightmares on their steroid inhalers?...

Hi all, I've been on Fostair 200/6 for 5-6 weeks now, I was on the lower dose o...

LilsBaker2023

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Pneumonia Jab

I had a pneumonia jab about 12 years ago and was under impression they were for life. I have recently read that they should be renewed every 10 years and that...

I had a pneumonia jab about 12 years ago and was under impression they were for ...

Gilly100

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Need some advice on my asthma management

Hi all, so I am having a bit of a rough time at the moment but with having both asthma and anxiety it’s a never ending cycle. So the doctor as advised me to...

Hi all, so I am having a bit of a rough time at the moment but with having both ...

ash6

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Feeling confused, brain overload, advice/thoughts please so can process this info.

Hmmm not sure where to start.. good morning and hope your all doing ok? So as you know been struggling with new severe asthma all this year see my previous...

Hmmm not sure where to start.. good morning and hope your all doing ok? So as y...

mylungshateme

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Coughing up greeny stuff with blood

I know this is gross so apologise in advance. I am on antibiotics (due to finish today) and steroids, also on 3 diff inhalers. I have been coughing this stuff...

I know this is gross so apologise in advance. I am on antibiotics (due to finish...

Titch1908

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Cough Variant Asthma - You'll Either Laugh or Cry, or Both - the 'persistent' Bob Fleming

Apologies in advance for those who are suffering the many accusing looks and glances every time you cough these days. But this floated to the surface of my...

Apologies in advance for those who are suffering the many accusing looks and gla...

Mark_in_Wales_CVA

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Sulphite & histamine Trigger and how to manage

Hi Guys, I have recently been told that I have asthma and I seem to be struggling with managing my symptom and triggers. I’m starting to think that alcohol can...

Hi Guys, I have recently been told that I have asthma and I seem to be strugglin...

Oscarmartin

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Fed up of my lungs... anyone wanna swap? 😉😂 (an ode to the last 6 months 😉)

Hey everyone - this is more a rant/decompression cause I’m fed up than anything else so feel free to ignore! And I know there are others out there a lot worse...

Hey everyone - this is more a rant/decompression cause I’m fed up than anything ...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•4 years ago

20 Replies

Reactive airways disease

Hi all! I have an asthma diagnosis of some 20 years! Recently my lungs have become so irritated and inflamed with a dry cough, that my GP is suggesting...

Hi all! I have an asthma diagnosis of some 20 years! Recently my lungs have beco...

Spadehandle

•4 years ago

7 Replies

At Home Nebulizer

Hi everyone, Just wondering how many people have, and use, an at home nebulizer? While it has certainly reduced my A&E visits, I feel like they may not realise...

Hi everyone, Just wondering how many people have, and use, an at home nebulizer?...

SFExpat

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Prednisone first time

Hello lovely people Due to my symptoms worsening since the weather got wetter and colder, I’ve been changed today from clenil to fostair. Im not worried about...

Hello lovely people Due to my symptoms worsening since the weather got wetter a...

Emzcat41

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Bronchiectasis diagnosis?

Hi everyone! I hope you are all well. I have suffered with persistent chest infections for the last 3 winters, just entering the 4th. I have suspected...

Hi everyone! I hope you are all well. I have suffered with persistent chest infe...

BP135

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for October 2020

Treating tight and sore chest tips

Asthma

Fostair Palpitations

Is anyone else on 2 puffs of duo resp twice a day?

Are oral steroids a good substitute for preventer inhalers ?

How to drive and go out when inhalers don't help ?

COVID cough vs normal Mucus type cough

Asthma attack !!

What is the difference between spirometry and peak flow?

Spiriva and blurred vision

Night time asthma

Beclometasone (powder)

Son always coughing

Brittle Asthma, Returning to work after shielding

Covid test with asthma

Return to teaching after shielding-part 3 -bad to worse! Sorry - long post

Am I being unreasonable re pet "allergies"?

Fostair 200/6 as MART??

Going back to my childhood... (Nightmares)

Pneumonia Jab

Need some advice on my asthma management

Feeling confused, brain overload, advice/thoughts please so can process this info.

Coughing up greeny stuff with blood

Cough Variant Asthma - You'll Either Laugh or Cry, or Both - the 'persistent' Bob Fleming

Sulphite & histamine Trigger and how to manage

Fed up of my lungs... anyone wanna swap? 😉😂 (an ode to the last 6 months 😉)

Reactive airways disease

At Home Nebulizer

Prednisone first time

Bronchiectasis diagnosis?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you think about your nose and nasal symptoms when you are managing your asthma?

Topics

Archive