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Effects of covid

Hi all, My mum unfortunately caught covid and is finally to come out of isolation tomorrow. She is an asthmatic and has been complaining of chest pain. She...

Hi all, My mum unfortunately caught covid and is finally to come out of isolatio...

bluesky8_

•3 years ago

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Long-term side effects from inhaled steroids and various asthma pumps

I've been on inhaled steroids high'ish dose for over 20 years and often wonder if the thin skin, broken vessels, easy bruising, poor vision etc is part of...

I've been on inhaled steroids high'ish dose for over 20 years and often wonder i...

Therunaround11

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Mucus devices

Just wondered if anyone has used any of those mucus clearing devices that say they improve lung function etc Not sure if they are all a con or they actually...

Just wondered if anyone has used any of those mucus clearing devices that say th...

ash6

•3 years ago

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Lung function test -do I stop my inhaler?

Hello, I had COVID in March last year which has left me with a few issues including possible asthma. Ive been taking flutiform 125/5 x2 twice a day since...

Hello, I had COVID in March last year which has left me with a few issues inclu...

jeffbird

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Am I imagining this??

So, tonight I went to bed early (long week and not feeling the best), and I have a fan going. I don’t always sleep with a fan, but wanted the cool air on me...

So, tonight I went to bed early (long week and not feeling the best), and I have...

Willow7733

•3 years ago

9 Replies

When will we get covid vaccinations?

Does anyone know when those of us who weren't in the shielding group will get the vaccine? I'm 26 and my asthma is controlled by Montelukast & Qavar and I...

Does anyone know when those of us who weren't in the shielding group will get th...

asthmatic_pilch

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Fostair side affects?

I’m 21 and I’ve been taking fostair 100/6 4 puffs a day for about 5 months now, and at first I had the usual side affects - hand shaking, headaches and slight...

I’m 21 and I’ve been taking fostair 100/6 4 puffs a day for about 5 months now, ...

Hetty1999

•3 years ago

8 Replies

I have problems breathing and feeling stick after running.

Some reason if ever run I start having problems in breathing and I start feeling that I am going to be sick but I don't know why that is.

Some reason if ever run I start having problems in breathing and I start feeling...

Luke1932

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Asthma attacks

Hi So since being told I have dysfunctional breathing, I have started back running each time I have been I keep having asthma attacks. This has happened 6...

Hi So since being told I have dysfunctional breathing, I have started back run...

Casey_87

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Check out Patrick Mckeown - Close your mouth whilst breathing!

For anyone reading this, this a suggestion based on my personal experience. If you haven’t already check out Patrick Mckeown and his research and findings...

For anyone reading this, this a suggestion based on my personal experience. If ...

Oscarmartin

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Asthma and covid-19

Hi this is my first post My husband is currently in hospital, He's tested positive for C-19 that is no surprise as the rest of the family have had it over the...

Hi this is my first post My husband is currently in hospital, He's tested posit...

Nikkitaz

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Question about covid vaccine for uncontrolled asthma

Hi guys, This is my first post so sorry if this has been asked several times (which it probably has been recently!) I know there is loads of uncertainty...

Hi guys, This is my first post so sorry if this has been asked several times (wh...

matt95

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Spiriva respimat

Can spiriva respimat irritate the throat? Thanks for all the answers.

ewusia28

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Loss of voice after talking

Hiya, I’ve recently returned to work and I’m required to interview people for reports (social worker) which can last up to 1-hour. 3/4 of the way through I...

Hiya, I’ve recently returned to work and I’m required to interview people for re...

Frued

•3 years ago

12 Replies

How does everyone feel about current Asthma solutions?

Hey all! Ive had Asthma since I was a kid and it can be frustrating to access support when you need it. I just wanted to know if anyone would find more...

Hey all! Ive had Asthma since I was a kid and it can be frustrating to access su...

Asthma007

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thoughts about the next few months

Following on from my previous post last week about what are people thinking about the relaxation of restrictions, I think what is worrying me is all this...

Following on from my previous post last week about what are people thinking abou...

Mayneffy

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Asthma getting worse

Hi everyone, 22 y/o m here. Been upped to 8 puffs of fostair 200/6 for 2 days because I'm having a flare up. Peaks flows been all over place. Best is 550....

Hi everyone, 22 y/o m here. Been upped to 8 puffs of fostair 200/6 for 2 days be...

Dl98

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Asthma and fed up

Am new to the group, however, have been suffering from asthma since I was 16, however, the last 4yrs it has been uncontrollable, I'm on long term steroids,...

Am new to the group, however, have been suffering from asthma since I was 16, ho...

Mummynuthouse

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Worsening of asthma

Hi I am new to this forum, I’ve recently had a bad attack of vertigo accompanied with nasal congestion, blocked and painful ears with itching, also suffer with...

Hi I am new to this forum, I’ve recently had a bad attack of vertigo accompanied...

Lynn223

•3 years ago

4 Replies

One step forward, two steps back

Well, after reducing prednisolone from 40 to 20mg, then having to go back to 25mg as my peak flow dropped, I’m now back on 30mg for at least one or two weeks!...

Well, after reducing prednisolone from 40 to 20mg, then having to go back to 25m...

TeachKat

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Spiro result

Hi, had a quick question. May seem a bit complicated so I apologise in advance. my results came back as FEV1 3.68 and FVC 4.89 which I believe is Suboptimal....

Hi, had a quick question. May seem a bit complicated so I apologise in advance. ...

Will1982

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Vaccine, long covid, uncontrolled asthma

Hi all Considering myself incredibly to have my first shot of the covid vaccination tomorrow! But...I am incredibly nervous. I wondered if anyone else has had...

Hi all Considering myself incredibly to have my first shot of the covid vaccinat...

Bmco

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Spiriva respimat inhaler, what’s your experience with this one

Hi all So I was changed from symbicort to this new one spiriva inhaler but since I been using it I have a sore throat and my asthma feels worse :(

Hi all So I was changed from symbicort to this new one spiriva inhaler but sinc...

ash6

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Changing inhalers

Hi. I've been changed from flutiform to fostair due to side effects. I've only been on the fostair a few days but it feels like it's not doing a great deal....

Hi. I've been changed from flutiform to fostair due to side effects. I've only ...

Asthmatic93

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Vaccine! Dont give up hope!

So..... I have just had my invite from my GP surgery for my Covid vaccination on Friday!! Even just last week the GP I spoke to re my anxiety said I'd be in my...

So..... I have just had my invite from my GP surgery for my Covid vaccination on...

Hidden

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Anti-histamines

I am trying different drugs as alternatives to montelukast (under medical supervision, of course). Has anyone benefitted from anti-histamines as part of a...

I am trying different drugs as alternatives to montelukast (under medical superv...

PaulRosedene

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Hayfever is Back!

Today I was outside with work (in a nursery) and my noise started to run. Could it be hayfever already?

Today I was outside with work (in a nursery) and my noise started to run. Could ...

elanaoali

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Asthma and Anti Anxiety Medication

Hi! So I have been prescribed a trial course of Sertraline to try and help with my anxiety levels (I am having talking therapy as well) and just wondered if...

Hi! So I have been prescribed a trial course of Sertraline to try and help with ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Reducing pred - too fast?

Hi all, I'm finally getting over my chest? infection, my asthma has gone back to grumpy rather than screaming tantrum and i've started reducing the pred...

Hi all, I'm finally getting over my chest? infection, my asthma has gone back t...

Glty

•3 years ago

5 Replies

65 to 69 and shielding

Just managed to finally get through to my doctors practice in North Walsham and having waited in great anticipation for a call for my covid inoculation I have...

Just managed to finally get through to my doctors practice in North Walsham and ...

Dizzart

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for February 2021

Effects of covid

Long-term side effects from inhaled steroids and various asthma pumps

Mucus devices

Lung function test -do I stop my inhaler?

Am I imagining this??

When will we get covid vaccinations?

Fostair side affects?

I have problems breathing and feeling stick after running.

Asthma attacks

Check out Patrick Mckeown - Close your mouth whilst breathing!

Asthma and covid-19

Question about covid vaccine for uncontrolled asthma

Spiriva respimat

Loss of voice after talking

How does everyone feel about current Asthma solutions?

Thoughts about the next few months

Asthma getting worse

Asthma and fed up

Worsening of asthma

One step forward, two steps back

Spiro result

Vaccine, long covid, uncontrolled asthma

Spiriva respimat inhaler, what’s your experience with this one

Changing inhalers

Vaccine! Dont give up hope!

Anti-histamines

Hayfever is Back!

Asthma and Anti Anxiety Medication

Reducing pred - too fast?

65 to 69 and shielding

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