So since coming out of hospital I have not really felt myself. I am putting this down to a combination of general unwellness and also the new meds and weight loss (i keep losing weight despite eating loads etc. I am going to speak to the Dr about hvaing drinks again as it costs me… Continue reading Theophylline
Blog Posts
Knock back
The last hospital admission has kind left me feeling knocked back a bit. I think this is because I felt like I was doing so well and kind of forgot that I could get so unwell so quickly. Before when I was bouncing in and out of hospital so much I just accepted that this… Continue reading Knock back
Back in the hospital
Sorry for being out of communication for the past week or so. I had to go into hospital as I had an asthma attack. I am not quite sure what caused it but the Dr's are of the view it has been a combined thing between poor asthma control, very high pollen counts and just generally pushing… Continue reading Back in the hospital
Things people search for.
I was bored last night when not sleeping and was fiddling around on my blog and found a bit where it shows me what people have searched for when reading my blog. there was alot of references of getting tired and wheezy with asthma so i thought I would try and answer that search with… Continue reading Things people search for.
WORLD ASTHMA DAY
Tomorrow is world asthma day and in the UK we are well into putting asthma in the limelight. I thought I would share the things I am doing for each events but also what asthma means to me. Below are a selection of pictures of the stuff I ahve from asthma UK to use throughout… Continue reading WORLD ASTHMA DAY
This time last year
I was jsut contemplating life as you do on a sunday afternoon when I thought back to where I was a year ago today. Although I didnt share it in my blog I was struggling emotionally with my asthma. I had jsut moved back home after having to leave university and accept that my asthma… Continue reading This time last year
Those dam wisdom teeth!!!
I had so many plans for last week which had to be cancelled. My wisdom teeth decided to erupt through. They have been grumbling away for a while and are impacted so get infected periodically. It is only my two lower teeth that get bothered. Anyway once again they got infected and hurt like no… Continue reading Those dam wisdom teeth!!!
Salicylate sensitivity or aspirin free!!!
For living with asthma is not only about taking inhalers and tablets but also watching my diet. Asthmatics tend to be more sensitive to aspirin and NSAID's (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs). This is not however the case for everyone. I have been allergic to aspirin for as long as I can remember. I have an anaphylactic reaction to aspirin if… Continue reading Salicylate sensitivity or aspirin free!!!
Cons appt
I had my cons appointment yesterday morning. Which I was really dreading. Normally I don't really mind going but the last few times I have gone I have had to do lung function (well I do this every time) but the results have shown a decline in my lung function even though I am trying my hardest to get a decent result. They do increase however… Continue reading Cons appt
Update to medication
Update to medication and proposed changes I need to ask my con about
ANONYMOUS-ASTHMA 