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Shortness of Breath

I had pneumonia in October 2021, and since then I've noticed I've had a real problem with chest tightness and shortness of breath. It's usually when I am...

I had pneumonia in October 2021, and since then I've noticed I've had a real pro...

Carriejen

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Answer to antiviral treatment!

Hi I was treated with the Covid drugs, not sure if it really helped but made me feel really ill, abdo pain tiredness. Still struggling with Covid symptoms 4...

Hi I was treated with the Covid drugs, not sure if it really helped but made me ...

lindaolde

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Oral antiviral drugs for Covid 19

Hi all, my government import two drugs, one from MSD and one from Pfizer for the local epidemic. Did anyone here use the drugs mentioned? Would you mind...

Hi all, my government import two drugs, one from MSD and one from Pfizer for the...

four4

•2 years ago

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How do you clean inhalers (not spacers)...if you're clumsy & drop them somewhere grubby?!

Hi there, I may be the clumsiest of asthmatics but wonder what you tend to do if you drop your inhaler (salbutamol/clenil modulite types) somewhere grubby and...

Hi there, I may be the clumsiest of asthmatics but wonder what you tend to do if...

GFloss

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Bronchospasm v inflammation

Hi everyone I had a bronchoscopy a few weeks ago and got the results letter on Friday. The consultant basically said everything was normal (I have severe...

Hi everyone I had a bronchoscopy a few weeks ago and got the results letter on F...

ccccc

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Fasenra (Benralizumabs )

Anyone successfully gotten off prednisolone after starting fasenra? I have just started reducing from 10mg to 7.5mg for the next two months then if ok go to...

Anyone successfully gotten off prednisolone after starting fasenra? I have just ...

Starstream20

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Adolescent son starting Mepolizumab

Hi there, my 16 year old son is just about to start Mepolizumab. His consultant and respiratory nurses are amazing and have been great at talking us through...

Hi there, my 16 year old son is just about to start Mepolizumab. His consultant ...

HaydiesMum

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Asthma flare up

So I had my review the other day and the nurse said it doesn’t seem well controlled at the moment and I’ve got a new plan. A new thing that’s started recently...

So I had my review the other day and the nurse said it doesn’t seem well control...

Monty89

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Trouble with New EasyChamber

Hi there. I’ve just had my spacer prescription changed from the old type to the new, anti-static one called, I believe, EasyChamber. It has a valve on top that...

Hi there. I’ve just had my spacer prescription changed from the old type to the ...

louisxiv

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Covid

I have been really careful and managed not to get COVID until yesterday. I have a dreadful cold like symptoms all in my head, I have asthma but normally no...

I have been really careful and managed not to get COVID until yesterday. I have ...

No-milk

•2 years ago

2 Replies

What can I expect from covid

Hi just tested positive and would welcome an idea what to expect - although I know we are all different I have lifelong asthma and some restricted airway...

Hi just tested positive and would welcome an idea what to expect - although I kn...

Pianoperson

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Icy feeling in chest

Hi Everyone, I previously posted here when I was first given inhalers in 2020 to manage after-effects of COVID/pneumonia. I was on Flutiform 250mg x2 twice a...

Hi Everyone, I previously posted here when I was first given inhalers in 2020 to...

jeffbird

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Nasonex and brown inhaler

Hi, before being given my blue and brown inhaler, I was prescribed Nasonex steroid nasal spray, 2 puffs twice a day. I forgot to ask the Dr if I should carry...

Hi, before being given my blue and brown inhaler, I was prescribed Nasonex stero...

Danubio

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Are there any alternatives to inhalers?

Hello all, I am writing to ask if anyone has heard of Api-therapy to alleviate asthma attacks. My father has asthma, and the symptoms are getting worse. I am...

Hello all, I am writing to ask if anyone has heard of Api-therapy to alleviate a...

Bee-happy

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Hair Styling Products - Asthma trigger

Hello all, my 4 year old daughther has had a lot of respiratory problems the last 6 to 9 months (Acute Bronchitis) and may or may not have Asthma, she has been...

Hello all, my 4 year old daughther has had a lot of respiratory problems the las...

hammertime79

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Fostair

I’ve been taking Fostair for two years no problem but recently it’s been making me cough and breathless soon as I take it has anyone had this before?

I’ve been taking Fostair for two years no problem but recently it’s been making ...

Levans29

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Shingles vaccine

Is it ok to get a shingles vaccine whilst getting an injection of Nacula and on 2 Mg of pred

Is it ok to get a shingles vaccine whilst getting an injection of Nacula and on ...

Jimsq

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Priority PCR test

After being given this back in November 21 I finally had to use it last night. I been away for the weekend and found out my husband was positive on...

After being given this back in November 21 I finally had to use it last night. ...

elanaoali

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Voice impairment

I have asked this before but sadly it got missed hence writing my post again. I really need some help as I’m finding my mental health being affected now (I’ve...

I have asked this before but sadly it got missed hence writing my post again. I ...

Thumper2000

•2 years ago

13 Replies

This is the third cough/ virus/ infection since November and they have knocked me for 6. Any advice?

Hi there. I am new to the site and consider myself to be healthy, but unlucky when it comes to illness. I was asthmatic as a child, spending time in hospital...

Hi there. I am new to the site and consider myself to be healthy, but unlucky wh...

Ivostas66

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Xolair Success!

I had my first Xolair injections on Friday morning - and wow! My lungs feel amazing - so light and so airy. I barely notice I even have lungs unless I actively...

I had my first Xolair injections on Friday morning - and wow! My lungs feel amaz...

Xiave

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Voice impairment

I really need some help as I’m finding my mental health being affected now (I’ve got BPD, depression and aniexty) I’m now on day 16 of next to no voice....

I really need some help as I’m finding my mental health being affected now (I’v...

Thumper2000

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Symbicort Inhaler

Hello, advice please. I was diagnosed with asthma last May after being free from it for over 40 years. Have never seen a doctor as all doctor appointments...

Hello, advice please. I was diagnosed with asthma last May after being free fro...

Geegee2

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Atrial fibrillation

Hi has anyone who wears an Apple Watch found they get atrial fibrillation alerts when they use fostair?

Hi has anyone who wears an Apple Watch found they get atrial fibrillation alerts...

Molmo

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Non-toxic air freshener

Can anyone recommend a non-toxic air freshener or how to make your own, that will not affect the lungs? Thanks in advance.

Can anyone recommend a non-toxic air freshener or how to make your own, that wil...

Gilly100

•2 years ago

14 Replies

New confused and fed-up!

Hi everybody, I’m new here and haven’t yet been diagnosed with asthma, although this is the route the Drs are now going down. I’m a 63 year old healthy lady,...

Hi everybody, I’m new here and haven’t yet been diagnosed with asthma, although ...

Danubio

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Fostair nexthaler or Becotide!

I used to be on becotide and ventolin but was changed to fostair nexthaler on mart regimen. I was under the impression I could only use fostair nexthaler in...

I used to be on becotide and ventolin but was changed to fostair nexthaler on ma...

ahfat41

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Montelukast

Hello, I have started montelukast 10mg 2 days ago as had tight chest for a while and got worse past week. I still feel tight but definitely less than 2 days...

Hello, I have started montelukast 10mg 2 days ago as had tight chest for a while...

Beruska3

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Severe Asthma & Sleep Apnoea

Hi I’ve been on xolair for 5yrs now, asthma have been off all oral steroids for 2 weeks now. My respiratory nurse sent me for sleep test because See my dog and...

Hi I’ve been on xolair for 5yrs now, asthma have been off all oral steroids for ...

gillbee

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for March 2022

Shortness of Breath

Answer to antiviral treatment!

Oral antiviral drugs for Covid 19

How do you clean inhalers (not spacers)...if you're clumsy & drop them somewhere grubby?!

Bronchospasm v inflammation

Fasenra (Benralizumabs )

Adolescent son starting Mepolizumab

Asthma flare up

Trouble with New EasyChamber

Covid

What can I expect from covid

Icy feeling in chest

Nasonex and brown inhaler

Are there any alternatives to inhalers?

Hair Styling Products - Asthma trigger

Fostair

Shingles vaccine

Priority PCR test

Voice impairment

This is the third cough/ virus/ infection since November and they have knocked me for 6. Any advice?

Xolair Success!

Voice impairment

Symbicort Inhaler

Atrial fibrillation

Non-toxic air freshener

New confused and fed-up!

Fostair nexthaler or Becotide!

Montelukast

Severe Asthma & Sleep Apnoea

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