Newbie who hates using medsI used to only have Asthma with colds, but now it seems to have settled in and will not leave. (I've had way too many times of pneumonia). But I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsTreatment
Tolerating SteroidsI'm so exhausted I couldn't function this weekend. I have been really sleeping badly for a long time, and am on CPAP but just can't get a decent sleep with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsSleep
Strange symptoms during an asthma flareI was just wondering if anyone has experienced brain fog during an asthma flare? I often feel unable to communicate what I want to say and I find I get...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlare-UpsSide Effects
Prednisolone (Prednisone) I have been taking a course of steroids over the last 2.5 weeks and am now weaning off them. Be finished by next Monday. So far this is how they...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesAwarenessCopingSide Effects
Post Op Asthma Yesterday I was in theatre for some surgery. I am getting there. bad 24 hrs with stuff like my asthma....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgerySide EffectsSymptoms
No Voice Using SymbicortHi, I've been using the Symbicort Inhaler for many years. It seems to be the only inhaler that works to control my asthma. I've recently added Montelukast 10mg tablets to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsInhalersTreatment
Advair Side Effects?I recently noticed a tendency to bruise easily. I checked for possible causes & one that came up was steroid use. Ive been using Advair, which contains corticosteroids, regularly for...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSide Effects
Chest congestion and inhalersI wound up getting a doozy of a cold. Started out with a couple days of just normal head cold type symptoms now it has gotten into chest congestion. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesInhalersSide EffectsTreatment
Experience of Adrenal suppression by Asthma medsHi My pituitary and adrenals are completely suppressed by my asthma medication, Fluticasone. My new respiratory consultant (till this disaster I didn't have a consultant) has said she'd like me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAllergiesSide EffectsSevere Asthma
Worst medication side effects?Hi guys, wanted to ask: What is the worst side effects you’ve had to deal with while taking your asthma meds? I’m on Breo and Incruse, and whilst I am...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentCoping