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The dangers of indoor air pollution

I just found the following interesting article on the matter. This affects me and my asthma in a rather direct way thus I am so interested, but it is a danger...

I just found the following interesting article on the matter. This affects me an...

Wheezycat

•3 years ago

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Eosinophilic asthma. Invited for C19 jab

Hi, I have eosinophilic asthma and was txt yesterday with an invite to have the Covid-19 vac. Has anyone else been contacted? I thought I was in group 4,...

Hi, I have eosinophilic asthma and was txt yesterday with an invite to have the ...

bunnynlg

•3 years ago

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Vaccine

Hello I’m in group 4 for the vaccine and was just wondering how you are called up for it as I’ve heard different things ? I’ve heard you will get a letter /...

Hello I’m in group 4 for the vaccine and was just wondering how you are called u...

Sazb3010

•3 years ago

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Hyperventilation on exertion

Hi! I’m new to this group but not new to asthma. I was diagnosed officially at 5 years old, and I’m 40 now. It was out of control as a child, very well managed...

Hi! I’m new to this group but not new to asthma. I was diagnosed officially at 5...

Springtimeholly

•3 years ago

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Mild, moderate or severe?

Hi, how do I know if I have mild, moderate or severe asthma? Had asthma since birth but never been hospitalised with it. As a teenager til recently my asthma...

Hi, how do I know if I have mild, moderate or severe asthma? Had asthma since bi...

Klau80

•3 years ago

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Asthma and hiatus hernia

I have had a hiatus hernia for many years now and I wonder if this is common for asthmatics? It became apparent after a prolonged chest infection years ago...

I have had a hiatus hernia for many years now and I wonder if this is common for...

Triobolium

•3 years ago

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Clinically vulnerable

Has anyone else noticed that on the gov.uk site for covid vaccines, in the clinically vulnerable group (not extremely) asthma has be upped to severe asthma....

Has anyone else noticed that on the gov.uk site for covid vaccines, in the clini...

Triobolium

•3 years ago

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Lung restriction and mucus blocking airways

I’m a 42 year old man. I’ve always had mild asthma since I was a teenager, but had got worse now at 42. I’ve smoked cigarettes a bit in the past and smoked...

I’m a 42 year old man. I’ve always had mild asthma since I was a teenager, but h...

Lung_6

•3 years ago

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Covid Vaccine - Am I Group 4 or Group 6

I received a shielding letter in March but nothing since. I am on Spiriva (tiotropium), Symbicort 200/6 x 6 puffs daily and Montekulast. I have had 3 courses...

I received a shielding letter in March but nothing since. I am on Spiriva (tio...

Therunaround11

•3 years ago

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Covid vaccine

Hi all not been on for a long long time. I have a question fir people who have multiple allergies , would we get a choice of vaccine as I’m petrified of having...

Hi all not been on for a long long time. I have a question fir people who have m...

Shellc

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Kalms

Can you take Kalms when you have asthma

LisaB75

•3 years ago

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Contraceptive pill

Hi I have been experiencing asthma symptoms the past week when my asthma is normally well controlled. My doctor took me off the combined contraceptive pill a...

Hi I have been experiencing asthma symptoms the past week when my asthma is norm...

ClinicL

•3 years ago

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How to increase peak flow

Asthma is quite a new diagnosis for me (sept 2020). I was initially using Kehale (4 puffs morning 4 puffs evening), however couldn’t get my peak flow above...

Asthma is quite a new diagnosis for me (sept 2020). I was initially using Kehale...

SamM86

•3 years ago

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Uniphyllin and contraceptive pill???

Hiya all Just wanted to ask if anyone has been on uniphyllin as well as contraceptive pill and had problems?? Or a baby🤣. Been on these tablets for about a...

Hiya all Just wanted to ask if anyone has been on uniphyllin as well as contrace...

Pink2000

•3 years ago

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No sheilding letter. Gp receptionist says i should have one but never received

When sheilding originally started my asthma was well controlled, my son was sheilding(cystic fibrosis) gp sent me a sheilding letter as his primary carer(he...

When sheilding originally started my asthma was well controlled, my son was shei...

lucie982

•3 years ago

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Asthma exacerbation

I went for a run in the very cold weather on Tuesday and forgot to wear a buff to cover my mouth. When I got back my windpipe felt sore and I had to take my...

I went for a run in the very cold weather on Tuesday and forgot to wear a buff t...

Lizzog

•3 years ago

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Fostair causing coughing?

I have been diagnosed with asthma, either atopic asthma or non-asmatic allergic bronchitis in February of last year, had one appointment and now followed by a...

I have been diagnosed with asthma, either atopic asthma or non-asmatic allergic ...

Monkeybuns

•3 years ago

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Covid vaccine

So today I was booked in to have my Covid vaccine- I’m CEV frontline NHS worker currently shielding. I swear my lungs knew that something important was...

So today I was booked in to have my Covid vaccine- I’m CEV frontline NHS worker ...

HoppyNurse

•3 years ago

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When do I... 🤔🤔

Hi everyone. Another (hopefully quick) infomercial post, to (hopefully) clear up any uncertainties people have about when the should be doing certain things....

Hi everyone. Another (hopefully quick) infomercial post, to (hopefully) clear up...

EmmaF91

Community Ambassador•3 years ago

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Some progress with referral? 🤞

Well, after the gp said that my asthma was still uncontrolled and increased the uniphyllin, I had really horrible side effects and no significant improvement....

Well, after the gp said that my asthma was still uncontrolled and increased the ...

TeachKat

•3 years ago

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..and back on the steroid tablets I go........!

Had private appointment with chest consultant this afternoon( after NHS admitted they couldn't give me a follow up appointment for several weeks). Sadly the...

Had private appointment with chest consultant this afternoon( after NHS admitted...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Group 7 vaccine group

I have severe asthma and have attacks and am on Seretide. I have been shielding again as received a call to last year. Now just found out I am in group 7 for...

I have severe asthma and have attacks and am on Seretide. I have been shielding...

Iceskate

•3 years ago

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Chest Infections

People with asthma can have an increased risk of getting a chest infection and if you become ill, it can unfortunately make your asthma symptoms worse. If you...

People with asthma can have an increased risk of getting a chest infection and i...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•3 years ago

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Bricanyl Turbohaler

I’ve been on the above for years and it’s always been a twist right, then twist left action to load. My latest one has a twist left,then twist right action and...

I’ve been on the above for years and it’s always been a twist right, then twist ...

DaftCat

•3 years ago

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Will predisolone assist breathing for asthma suffer with Covid.?

I was positive for COVID-19 on 9th Jan. Symptoms started 7th Jan (day 1) by day 6 the fever and pain has pretty much gone however my chest has deteriorated in...

I was positive for COVID-19 on 9th Jan. Symptoms started 7th Jan (day 1) by day ...

Pumba1976

•3 years ago

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Asthma control test

Good Day to all and I hope that you are keeping well. I have just read on my test results on my patient access account and was surprised to see under test...

Good Day to all and I hope that you are keeping well. I have just read on my tes...

Wheesy

•3 years ago

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Eosinophilic Asthma and IL5 antagonist

Hi there I've been diagnosed with severe Eosinophilic Asthma and have had numerous courses of steroids with Montelukast tablets at night. Mild Bronchiectasis...

Hi there I've been diagnosed with severe Eosinophilic Asthma and have had numero...

Cooperman43

•3 years ago

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Seretide Vs Aloflute

Hello! I’ve been taking seretide and ventolin inhalers as normal for the past 20 years, but the last time I went to pick up my preventer prescription it was...

Hello! I’ve been taking seretide and ventolin inhalers as normal for the past 2...

Warme

•3 years ago

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ICS and rinsing your mouth

Is it possible to feel systemic side effects with an ICS if enough of the medicine stays in your mouth? When i've used ICS in the past, I have noticed that...

Is it possible to feel systemic side effects with an ICS if enough of the medici...

AxKlein89

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Triggered since Dec 19

Hi everyone, In December 19 I got a virus (I wasn't tested as wasn't supposed to be here then, but suspect it was covid) I was incredibly up and down between...

Hi everyone, In December 19 I got a virus (I wasn't tested as wasn't supposed t...

Tired36

•3 years ago

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Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for January 2021

The dangers of indoor air pollution

Eosinophilic asthma. Invited for C19 jab

Vaccine

Hyperventilation on exertion

Mild, moderate or severe?

Asthma and hiatus hernia

Clinically vulnerable

Lung restriction and mucus blocking airways

Covid Vaccine - Am I Group 4 or Group 6

Covid vaccine

Kalms

Contraceptive pill

How to increase peak flow

Uniphyllin and contraceptive pill???

No sheilding letter. Gp receptionist says i should have one but never received

Asthma exacerbation

Fostair causing coughing?

Covid vaccine

When do I... 🤔🤔

Some progress with referral? 🤞

..and back on the steroid tablets I go........!

Group 7 vaccine group

Chest Infections

Bricanyl Turbohaler

Will predisolone assist breathing for asthma suffer with Covid.?

Asthma control test

Eosinophilic Asthma and IL5 antagonist

Seretide Vs Aloflute

ICS and rinsing your mouth

Triggered since Dec 19

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