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Primrose123

I received my Covid jab 10 days ago, no symptoms until now & have developed a red rash on my arm where I had jab, also itchy, was wondering if anyone else has...

I received my Covid jab 10 days ago, no symptoms until now & have developed a re...

primrose123

•3 years ago

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Help managing my asthma

It was only 18 months ago that I was diagnosed with asthma after developing bronchiectasis so I'm still on the journey of understanding how to manage it. Last...

It was only 18 months ago that I was diagnosed with asthma after developing bron...

LizPat30

•3 years ago

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After Covid

I'm 3 weeks after covid and still have trouble breathing every morning. Is it normal? Thanks for all the answers.

I'm 3 weeks after covid and still have trouble breathing every morning. Is it n...

ewusia28

•3 years ago

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What Pillows are best to use for breathing problems/ triggers etc?

I have asthma, ILO, GORD and due to get sleep study soon- waiting for an appointment. I have just bought memory foam pillows I haven’t yet used. Are these okay...

I have asthma, ILO, GORD and due to get sleep study soon- waiting for an appoint...

Pink16045

•3 years ago

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Progressive asthma?

Hello I'm 20 and got diagnosed with asthma at 8. Every year at my asthma review, I am put on stronger doses or more doses because my asthma is getting worse. I...

Hello I'm 20 and got diagnosed with asthma at 8. Every year at my asthma review,...

Bea2000

•3 years ago

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Can this cold weather make asthma worse, and can you feel more nasal congested

Asthma info please

Tedi2

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Asthma and alcohol

It seems obvious that alcohol has a negative effect on asthma management. However as a I have become a little older the extent of this has become more...

It seems obvious that alcohol has a negative effect on asthma management. Howeve...

Jayjay6

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Covid vaccine and asthma

Hi there, im due my covid vaccine on friday and as i have asthma and certain allergies, the usual, dust, pets, etc im wondering if anoyone has had it and been...

Hi there, im due my covid vaccine on friday and as i have asthma and certain all...

Bullsfan52

•3 years ago

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Hi i have been diagnosed with adult asthma, i am 62 and have been prescribed fostair inhaler does anyone know what group for covid vaccine

Information please.

Tedi2

•3 years ago

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constant throat clearing

I have a problem with constantly needing to clear my throat, it is not a problem when i lay down at nightime. I was prescribed brown preventer inhaler. Nurse...

I have a problem with constantly needing to clear my throat, it is not a problem...

gillsky8

•3 years ago

37 Replies

What priority group for vaccination am I in if I have asthma?

We know there has been confusion about when people with asthma will get the COVID-19 vaccine and what priority group they will fall into. The information we...

We know there has been confusion about when people with asthma will get the COVI...

ALUK_Nurses

Partner•3 years ago

25 Replies

Severe asthma, brittle asthma

Hi, I’ve got severe asthma and brittle asthma, I was admitted to hospital on the 2nd of jan as I had a flare up and rushed to hospital by ambulance, All my...

Hi, I’ve got severe asthma and brittle asthma, I was admitted to hospital on the...

Christ0706

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Eosinophilic Asthma and COVID vaccine (Oxford)

Hi everyone, I've been contacted this afternoon by my GP for a vaccine tomorrow. I'm due to get the Oxford vaccine, but am not sure if I can get this one with...

Hi everyone, I've been contacted this afternoon by my GP for a vaccine tomorrow....

mmarcevanss

•3 years ago

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Steroid dependent- 30 mg for 6 mo. When we lower, asthma symptoms return, missing work today

Hello Asthma Friends, I have been on some amount of prednisone from 10 mg to 30 mg over the last year. But, since the wildfires here in Oregon in August, I’ve...

Hello Asthma Friends, I have been on some amount of prednisone from 10 mg to 30 ...

Shadowcat04

•3 years ago

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Group 6 or not Group 6 - the additional stress is bonkers

After an utterly sleepless weekend worrying about whether i have been kicked of the list for a jab i thought i would post here. Like many i have been...

After an utterly sleepless weekend worrying about whether i have been kicked of ...

Pootle1973

•3 years ago

34 Replies

How do you feel about having the Oxford/AZ Covid vaccine?

In view of the new information about the O/AZ vaccine not being effective against the new dominant UK variant of the South African variant and the original...

In view of the new information about the O/AZ vaccine not being effective agains...

Bonnie20

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Diprofos Injection for asthma

does anyone ever take this injection for asthma, I take it before several times in country outside UK, it treat asthma immediately, I asked the doctor her in...

does anyone ever take this injection for asthma, I take it before several times ...

miriALsumayra

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Just another blip in the road.

Warning long post! Hi, hope everyone is well. This So here I approach my 1 year on Benra anniversary. It hasn’t been a smooth ride that’s for sure, and the...

Warning long post! Hi, hope everyone is well. This So here I approach my 1 y...

HoppyNurse

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Have I been given the wrong information?

I am 68, take a preventer (2 puffs twice a day) and reliever daily for my asthma (since 2000), I'm also diabetic type 2, and obviously entitled to my free...

I am 68, take a preventer (2 puffs twice a day) and reliever daily for my asthm...

Bonnie20

•3 years ago

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Very little variation in peak flow during flare-ups - why, and anyone else?

Hi, I have had asthma for 15+ years, mod-severe for 1.5 years. In the last 7months have had 3 rescue courses of pred and been changed from Fostair 200/6 2puffs...

Hi, I have had asthma for 15+ years, mod-severe for 1.5 years. In the last 7mont...

fostairex

•3 years ago

34 Replies

Need so advice about medication

Hey I have just been advised by my mental health team to start Promethazine but I’m unsure about it as I suffer from brittle asthma and wake up in attacks....

Hey I have just been advised by my mental health team to start Promethazine but ...

Luna202

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Is it okay to take Allegra (fexofenadine) 120mg everyday all year round? I have been taking it everyday for 5 years, possible side effects??

Is it okay to take Allegra (fexofenadine) 120mg everyday all year round? I have ...

Faiza333

•3 years ago

6 Replies

So I'm waiting for an ambulance but never been to hospital before - what to expect?

So I've been on 30 mg of pred for a month and the last few days have been bad again. GP suspects a chest infection on top and added antibiotics but it's 3 days...

So I've been on 30 mg of pred for a month and the last few days have been bad ag...

Glty

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Need Advice Combination inhalers

Hi everyone , Two years ago I was diagnosed with asthma. I have been taking Flovent HFA since then. No issues accept sometimes I do feel that I could use a...

Hi everyone , Two years ago I was diagnosed with asthma. I have been taking Flo...

Jances13

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Unexpected Jab offered !

This is for those (which in included me) who thought they were overlooked and never asked to shield...we are not forgotten -we in the system and you could be...

This is for those (which in included me) who thought they were overlooked and ne...

colinpost

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling rubbish but clear chest???

Hi Ive been feeling completely pants all week (bloody chemicals!!!!) And was reviewed today by the nurse and because my chest is clear there is nothing she can...

Hi Ive been feeling completely pants all week (bloody chemicals!!!!) And was rev...

Autie1

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Pregnancy and montelukast

Hi everyone, would love to know your thoughts on this. Originally getting pregnant and discussing this with one of my GPs, they were fine with me carrying on...

Hi everyone, would love to know your thoughts on this. Originally getting pregna...

TabKit

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Finally having the vaccine!

Hi all, Sorry I haven't posted or replied to anyone in recent months. I got my letter in the post today about getting my Covid vaccination. My first dose is...

Hi all, Sorry I haven't posted or replied to anyone in recent months. I got my l...

LilsBaker2023

•3 years ago

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Biological treatments

I had some blood test to see if I meet the criteria for biologocal asthma treatments, my cons told me my eosinophils count needs to be 0.3 or above and my...

I had some blood test to see if I meet the criteria for biologocal asthma treatm...

Angelgoth

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Post Covid recovery - struggling

Struggling post discharge. Bad day yesterday. Struggling to manage my asthma at home and coping with a major fibro flare. GP has arranged for me to borrow a...

Struggling post discharge. Bad day yesterday. Struggling to manage my asthma at ...

redstar9

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for February 2021

Primrose123

Help managing my asthma

After Covid

What Pillows are best to use for breathing problems/ triggers etc?

Progressive asthma?

Can this cold weather make asthma worse, and can you feel more nasal congested

Asthma and alcohol

Covid vaccine and asthma

Hi i have been diagnosed with adult asthma, i am 62 and have been prescribed fostair inhaler does anyone know what group for covid vaccine

constant throat clearing

What priority group for vaccination am I in if I have asthma?

Severe asthma, brittle asthma

Eosinophilic Asthma and COVID vaccine (Oxford)

Steroid dependent- 30 mg for 6 mo. When we lower, asthma symptoms return, missing work today

Group 6 or not Group 6 - the additional stress is bonkers

How do you feel about having the Oxford/AZ Covid vaccine?

Diprofos Injection for asthma

Just another blip in the road.

Have I been given the wrong information?

Very little variation in peak flow during flare-ups - why, and anyone else?

Need so advice about medication

Is it okay to take Allegra (fexofenadine) 120mg everyday all year round? I have been taking it everyday for 5 years, possible side effects??

So I'm waiting for an ambulance but never been to hospital before - what to expect?

Need Advice Combination inhalers

Unexpected Jab offered !

Feeling rubbish but clear chest???

Pregnancy and montelukast

Finally having the vaccine!

Biological treatments

Post Covid recovery - struggling

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