I got really scared this week. I just haven't felt myself yet since being discharged from hospital a little over two weeks now. My chest is still very tight despite nebulisers and I am so tired that all I do is sleep. Well when I say sleep it is pretty broken and will only sleep for roughly an… Continue reading
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There must be something in the air
.....oh yeah it all that pollen. I think there is something bad in the air just now. So many of my lung friends are struggling jsut now and I too am finding it tough going. If I am honest I really have not felt great since coming out of hospital. I am finding I am… Continue reading There must be something in the air
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
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
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 