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Are my symptoms abnormal?

Hi, I have come here for advice as I don't seem to be able to recognise my symptoms. I don't feel my symptoms are the normal tight chest/wheeze that is...

Has anyone taken Flovent and experienced oral thrush?

I use Flovent 2x a day for years and now get oral thrush. Wondering if anyone has this experience and has a solution? I was rinsing with water. Doctor has...

Can hugs/pressure stop asthma attacks?

I read decades ago that asthma attacks can be stopped with a hug. Anyone out there heard of this? I heard it in the late 70s or early 80s....

Severe asthma mostly asymptomatic and bedridden

Hello all. I am miserable. Any hope or advice out there please ? Are my symptoms incredibly atypical ? 42 year old male diagnosed with severe acute asthma last week...

Should I be patient and wait a few days for Advair to work and use my rescue inhaler in the meantime?

Hi there, I have been on Symbicort for several months and it is not controlling my asthma. My doctor just switched me over to Advair and the first day is...

Low Cortisol

I have just been phoned by the receptionist at my GP surgery to say my blood test for morning cortisol came back as less than 25nmol/L and that the GP...

Anyone have a mucus problem?

I have just been diagnosed with asthma at age 70 after having trouble on and off throughout my life. I've always had a mucus problem. As I aged, I got...

What should I know about cold exacerbations?

I experienced it after the Flu. I want to know more about cold exacerbations....

Wheezo (Asthma Management App)

Hi, My cousins have recently had children and are looking into this product. It looks fairly new on the market and they've asked me to help find any information or...

Does a wedge pillow help in preventing an asthma attack at night?

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