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Huff coughing (ACBT)

Does anyone here have to do this to help get rid of mucus? I feel as though it's not working for me. I will be letting my respiratory physiotherapist know, but...

Does anyone here have to do this to help get rid of mucus? I feel as though it's...

•2 years ago

COVID v Asthma

Just after some advice. I am currently at home self-isolating with COVID. I know its proberly different for everyone but from my own symptons this feels more...

Just after some advice. I am currently at home self-isolating with COVID. I kno...

•2 years ago

Omicron variant for asthma

Hey guys, I was diagnosed with asthma after getting covid the first time last April. Now I got the new variant, omicron, and my lungs are in pain and I cant...

Hey guys, I was diagnosed with asthma after getting covid the first time last Ap...

•2 years ago

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More meds and diagnosis

Feeling so deflated another visit to a and e today and left with yet another diagnosis of conditions and more medications. Feel like im a walking pharmacy and...

Feeling so deflated another visit to a and e today and left with yet another dia...

•2 years ago

Asthma/mucus flare up? Could be just weather change?

Hi All, Hope everyone is well 👍🏽 As some of you may know, I stopped having issues and felt as if Asthma symptoms had really decreased. After discussing with...

Hi All, Hope everyone is well 👍🏽 As some of you may know, I stopped having iss...

•2 years ago

Helpful

Hi I’d ask if there is a nurse who specifically deals with lung conditions. Also check there website it should tell you names of medical staff that is trained...

Hi I’d ask if there is a nurse who specifically deals with lung conditions. Also...

•2 years ago

Which Puppies work for mild asthma/allergy - medium/standard dog breeds that are hypoallergenic

We had a standard Poodle before and this worked. We are looking in the UK for a list of cross breeds with a poodle that might work with my asthma. (eyes itchy...

We had a standard Poodle before and this worked. We are looking in the UK for a...

•2 years ago

Newly diagnosed with asthma - need help!

I have been suffering with breathing difficulties for 2 years, following a severe chest infection. My breathing never got back to normal. I've tried to get...

I have been suffering with breathing difficulties for 2 years, following a sever...

•2 years ago

Doxycycline

How long does it take doxy to work? I know it can vary but I have been taking it 5 days now and no improvement. Thanks in advance.

How long does it take doxy to work? I know it can vary but I have been taking i...

•2 years ago

Steroid nasal spray for child

I have a child who's just started fluticasone furoate nasal spray and has dark circles under her eyes. Could this be related?

I have a child who's just started fluticasone furoate nasal spray and has dark c...

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•2 years ago

My first post, how can I manage sleeplessness caused by asthma?

Hello, I'm 71 and have asthma, bronchiectasis, Marfan's syndrome and chronic pseudomonas infection. My immediate problem is that worsening breathlessness just...

Hello, I'm 71 and have asthma, bronchiectasis, Marfan's syndrome and chronic pse...

•2 years ago

losartan BP medication & montelukast asthma medication

i can’t take montelukast at night as it makes me hyper and unable to sleep and if i do fall asleep i have nightmares and i hallucinate. so i take it in a...

i can’t take montelukast at night as it makes me hyper and unable to sleep and i...

•2 years ago

Chest infection with orange phlem?

Hi, bit of a long post. I rang my asthma team on 17th December as I was coughing up thick green, temp, coughing etc. Had infections consistently for about 3...

Hi, bit of a long post. I rang my asthma team on 17th December as I was coughing...

•2 years ago

Cortisol update

Hi, hope everyone had a good Christmas I spoke to my cons on 29th December and he told I'm not producing any cortisol atm and told me to take my pred before...

Hi, hope everyone had a good Christmas I spoke to my cons on 29th December and ...

•2 years ago

Asthma exacerbation after a cold

Hello! I’m looking for suggestions for self help to get my asthma back to its normal manageable state. It’s normally well controlled with Fostair 200 2x2 per...

Hello! I’m looking for suggestions for self help to get my asthma back to its no...

•2 years ago

End of MEPO after 12 months

Hi, I’ve just had 12 months of Mepo, been told it’s not working as I’ve had a few more ICU admissions, just trying to find out if their is any more biologics...

Hi, I’ve just had 12 months of Mepo, been told it’s not working as I’ve had a fe...

•2 years ago

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