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By *peedyG OP Man 4 weeks ago
Telford |
Was asthmatic as a child, was ok then came back with a vengeance after catching covid.... anyone else in a similar situation?
Recently switched to Symbicort which seems to help more.... what are you taking to help you? |
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By *peedyG OP Man 4 weeks ago
Telford |
"Symbicort is very good, if you take it properly.
I got put on a new inhaler on friday, it's called Fostair. Really good"
Yes it is i agree, it was different going from salbutamol and beclu with technique, definitely better for me personally.
Is Fostair a combination inhaler too? |
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By *rpv78Man 4 weeks ago
st austell |
Yeah, Fostair is a combo of preventer and reliever, but can be used as a normal reliever.
I had a puff on it yesterday when i first got it, and i haven't breathed as well as that since i was a kid! |
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By *peedyG OP Man 4 weeks ago
Telford |
"Yeah, Fostair is a combo of preventer and reliever, but can be used as a normal reliever.
I had a puff on it yesterday when i first got it, and i haven't breathed as well as that since i was a kid!"
I'm really pleased you have found something that's really changed your breathing mate  |
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I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket. |
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By *rpv78Man 4 weeks ago
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"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket."
You can get fostair in a normal ventolin type inhaler |
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I had asthma , hay fever from age about five. My asthma never ‘cured’ . But when at secondary school . My sports teachers pushed me very hard. To my limit and more . I was not that well built . Seven stone weakling. I ended up play for school rugby team. But the one that excel in was table tennis . Played for school, town and county . I hated sports teachers then. Now must admit . Very rare get asthma . I think ? Due to being very fit in secondary school years. |
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"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket."
New asthma guidelines are moving away from salbutamol/salamol as relievers as the combination inhalers are more effective so don't be surprised if you GP or asthma nurse suggests you change and use the fostair instead. |
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By *rpv78Man 3 weeks ago
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"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket.
New asthma guidelines are moving away from salbutamol/salamol as relievers as the combination inhalers are more effective so don't be surprised if you GP or asthma nurse suggests you change and use the fostair instead. "
That's exactly what happened to me |
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By *peedyG OP Man 3 weeks ago
Telford |
"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket.
New asthma guidelines are moving away from salbutamol/salamol as relievers as the combination inhalers are more effective so don't be surprised if you GP or asthma nurse suggests you change and use the fostair instead.
That's exactly what happened to me"
That's why i was changed to symbicort as it has both Budesonide/formoterol in it. |
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"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket.
New asthma guidelines are moving away from salbutamol/salamol as relievers as the combination inhalers are more effective so don't be surprised if you GP or asthma nurse suggests you change and use the fostair instead.
That's exactly what happened to me
That's why i was changed to symbicort as it has both Budesonide/formoterol in it."
So does Fostair but you can only use the 100mcg Fostair as a reliever, if you are on the 200mcg dose they will move you to Symbicort or another one called Fobumix. |
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By *elshie_69Man 3 weeks ago
Mean streets of Hounslow |
"Im on fostair, ive had asthma since 2017 through work,
Two maintenance puffs morning and night helps but need puffs as and when I need it,
Winters worse for me, "
Winters are actually better for me, breathing in the cold, clear air seems to help my airways
The summer heat is when it can get slightly worse for me |
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By *peedyG OP Man 3 weeks ago
Telford |
"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket.
New asthma guidelines are moving away from salbutamol/salamol as relievers as the combination inhalers are more effective so don't be surprised if you GP or asthma nurse suggests you change and use the fostair instead.
That's exactly what happened to me
That's why i was changed to symbicort as it has both Budesonide/formoterol in it.
So does Fostair but you can only use the 100mcg Fostair as a reliever, if you are on the 200mcg dose they will move you to Symbicort or another one called Fobumix. "
Yeah i'm on the 200/6 symbicort turbohaler one. |
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"I've been on Fostair for about 8 years now, 2 puffs twice a day. Does the job. I still have Salamol as a 'handrail'. Fostair is too bulky to keep in my pocket.
New asthma guidelines are moving away from salbutamol/salamol as relievers as the combination inhalers are more effective so don't be surprised if you GP or asthma nurse suggests you change and use the fostair instead.
That's exactly what happened to me
That's why i was changed to symbicort as it has both Budesonide/formoterol in it.
So does Fostair but you can only use the 100mcg Fostair as a reliever, if you are on the 200mcg dose they will move you to Symbicort or another one called Fobumix. "
Originally on beclomethasone and salbutamol. Moved to fostair then symbicort. Am now back on fostair as my preventer and salbutamol as my reliever. Been on this for over year. Only had to use my reliever maybe 6 times. |
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"Was asthmatic as a child, was ok then came back with a vengeance after catching covid.... anyone else in a similar situation?
Recently switched to Symbicort which seems to help more.... what are you taking to help you?"
Montelukast is available on prescription in tablet form that has improved my asthma, along with Fostair (a preventer and reliever combined). My GP switched me from Fostair to the cheaper generic version called Luforbec and my asthma deteriorated dramatically over 3 months. Same active ingredients but clearly not the same quality as Fostair. |
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By *peedyG OP Man 3 weeks ago
Telford |
"Could I suggest something slightly different,
Make sure your vitamin D levels are up. As an asthmatic myself it made so much difference to my sensitivity and even hayfever vanished.
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I've been taking vitamin D for over 2 years due to other problems, it hasn't really done anything to me regarding asthma.
Thanks for the advice though and glad it has helped you |
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By *peedyG OP Man 3 weeks ago
Telford |
"Tree pollen seems to affect me the most these days particularly after rain.
Like everyone certain things trigger it.
I've been on sertide 250 preventer for about 20 years."
My main triggers are sprays/deodorants, smoke, dust, extreme heat and weather changes. I've suffered with extremely dry eyes for years so can't tell if that's related or not. |
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By *S74Man 3 weeks ago
Bury |
"Could I suggest something slightly different,
Make sure your vitamin D levels are up. As an asthmatic myself it made so much difference to my sensitivity and even hayfever vanished.
I've been taking vitamin D for over 2 years due to other problems, it hasn't really done anything to me regarding asthma.
Thanks for the advice though and glad it has helped you "
At least you know- honestly it transformed my already well controlled asthma to nothing. |
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By *peedyG OP Man 3 weeks ago
Telford |
"Could I suggest something slightly different,
Make sure your vitamin D levels are up. As an asthmatic myself it made so much difference to my sensitivity and even hayfever vanished.
I've been taking vitamin D for over 2 years due to other problems, it hasn't really done anything to me regarding asthma.
Thanks for the advice though and glad it has helped you
At least you know- honestly it transformed my already well controlled asthma to nothing."
I was like that when first prescribed an inhaler.... this is what it's like to breathe like a normal person. |
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"Mulcast tablets as well as fostair inhaler
I take it the tablets are for a severe form of asthma? "
Montelukast is usually prescribed for asthma in children but it can also be very beneficial for adults. Your asthma does not have to be severe but typically an adult would be prescribed them if the corticosteroid inhaler alone doesn’t seem to be managing their asthma. It has massively improved my asthma and I’d recommend speaking to your GP about it. I take Fostair 100/6 about 6 blasts a day. |
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"Salamol and clenil modulite.
But not sure if they're for the copd.
Got a lung function test on Tuesday.
That's going to be fun with broken and bruised ribs  "
Broken ribs would be contraindication for lung function testing. You will not be able to perform the test properly and results will not be accurate. Make sure you tell them prior to the test. |
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"Salamol and clenil modulite.
But not sure if they're for the copd.
Got a lung function test on Tuesday.
That's going to be fun with broken and bruised ribs
Broken ribs would be contraindication for lung function testing. You will not be able to perform the test properly and results will not be accurate. Make sure you tell them prior to the test."
And salamol and clenil are for asthma not COPD. |
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"Got a very snotty call from the asthma nurse on Friday as l forgot my appointment dohhhh
What did she/he say?"
telling me I was wasting time by not going . Explained l gen forgot about it and since l have lived with asthma since 3 l had a rough idea when l was doing well and if l was not doing well.  |
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By *6108Man 1 week ago
Ashington |
"Does anyone with COPD use this? "
I'm on a trelegy 3in1 inhaler for Copd and I take Carbocisteine tablets also. 2 years ago they found pleural thickening and pleural effusion. Had the op to drain the effusion and reinflate half a lung. Have to get scanned every 3 month and lung function test yearly.
Worst bit is trying to find a woman who is 1st aid trained and has defib next to the bed   |
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"Does anyone with COPD use this?
I'm on a trelegy 3in1 inhaler for Copd and I take Carbocisteine tablets also. 2 years ago they found pleural thickening and pleural effusion. Had the op to drain the effusion and reinflate half a lung. Have to get scanned every 3 month and lung function test yearly.
Worst bit is trying to find a woman who is 1st aid trained and has defib next to the bed "
How's do you find the tablets really upset my stomach the nurse said they do a lot of people |
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By *adyJayneWoman 1 week ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
If you lose or forget your inhaler ring 111 for an emergency perscription...
Don't buy one privately from a pharmacy...
Salbutomol that way... about £9.
Fostair £120
Yes... some idiot went the other end of the country without her inhaler. Thank goodness for emergency perscriptions. |
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I had been taking Fostair for a couple of years, but changed last year to one called BIBECFO which dos same job apparently because of the cost of fostair, I had Covid 2weeks ago and I’m really struggling at the moment with a bad cough |
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"I had been taking Fostair for a couple of years, but changed last year to one called BIBECFO which dos same job apparently because of the cost of fostair, I had Covid 2weeks ago and I’m really struggling at the moment with a bad cough "
What are you using as a reliever inhaler? |
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"I had been taking Fostair for a couple of years, but changed last year to one called BIBECFO which dos same job apparently because of the cost of fostair, I had Covid 2weeks ago and I’m really struggling at the moment with a bad cough
What are you using as a reliever inhaler? "
salamol I’d hardly been using it since I started the Fostair but I’ve used it a fair bit recently but I’m being honest it dos very little for me tho |
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I got late onset asthma a few years ago ( never had it before) after a couple of bad bouts of pneumonia, then caught Covid for the first time and am now on three different inhalers, a nasal spray and two lots of tablets |
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"I had been taking Fostair for a couple of years, but changed last year to one called BIBECFO which dos same job apparently because of the cost of fostair, I had Covid 2weeks ago and I’m really struggling at the moment with a bad cough
What are you using as a reliever inhaler? salamol I’d hardly been using it since I started the Fostair but I’ve used it a fair bit recently but I’m being honest it dos very little for me tho"
If you are using fostair 100/6 you can use that as a reliever instead up to 8 doses a day in total. |
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"I had been taking Fostair for a couple of years, but changed last year to one called BIBECFO which dos same job apparently because of the cost of fostair, I had Covid 2weeks ago and I’m really struggling at the moment with a bad cough
What are you using as a reliever inhaler? salamol I’d hardly been using it since I started the Fostair but I’ve used it a fair bit recently but I’m being honest it dos very little for me tho
If you are using fostair 100/6 you can use that as a reliever instead up to 8 doses a day in total. "
I was never told that at the astma clinic I’ve actually ordered a new Salamol today first time in a couple of years |
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"I had been taking Fostair for a couple of years, but changed last year to one called BIBECFO which dos same job apparently because of the cost of fostair, I had Covid 2weeks ago and I’m really struggling at the moment with a bad cough
What are you using as a reliever inhaler? salamol I’d hardly been using it since I started the Fostair but I’ve used it a fair bit recently but I’m being honest it dos very little for me tho
If you are using fostair 100/6 you can use that as a reliever instead up to 8 doses a day in total. I was never told that at the astma clinic I’ve actually ordered a new Salamol today first time in a couple of years"
I'm an asthma nurse myself, you might find using the fostair as a reliever works better for you. |
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Took asthma last year after what I assume was covid. It has knocked the ballix out of me. I went from fit to fucked.
On symbicort 400, montelukast, spyriva respimat and dymista. Don't really seem to be helping |
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I have an ex who for the last 3 years has struggled to eat...to the point she's seriously under nourished. The docs have so far been certain it's cancer. But last Friday, cancer has been ruled out completely.
So my question because of sore throats and a recent oral camera examination. Which showed that her stomach wall and the wind pipe leading from the mouth was seriously inflamed. Also, she's always seriously out of breath....a matter of struggling along using a walking frame, over a distance of 10ft. From anyones experiences above. Could asthma be the root cause? |
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Fostair 200/6 two puffs twice a day plus Salamol reliever & have just restarted Montelukast tablets at night.
Requested a respiratory review today as I'm really struggling at the moment and finding little benefit from my reliever (my asthma is seasonal with pollen being one of my triggers) |
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By *peedyG OP Man 4 days ago
Telford |
"Fostair 200/6 two puffs twice a day plus Salamol reliever & have just restarted Montelukast tablets at night.
Requested a respiratory review today as I'm really struggling at the moment and finding little benefit from my reliever (my asthma is seasonal with pollen being one of my triggers)"
I hope they can find a better solution for you, it really is no joke when current treatment isn't working. |
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By *peedyG OP Man 4 days ago
Telford |
"I have mild asthma and jogging controls my asthma. I never take my inhalers, or if I do, it's when it's very cold weather "
I was the same, i used to run alot and it did help to an extent, not completely but it did help. |
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By *aralluWoman 4 days ago
Near Newport |
I got diagnosed with asthma at 25. Turns out I have a rarer form that I’ve found out about 2 years ago (transpires my non-blood aunt has the same form). Respiratory consultant put me on Fostair and been fine since. She mentioned about starting me on Montelukast at the time as well but I declined as I didn’t want any more meds.
Fostair is probably the best one around - I issued it quite a lot when I was working in primary care and it tends to be the next step up from Beclametasone now |
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By *peedyG OP Man 4 days ago
Telford |
"I've had asthema for nearly 50 years ventolin helps me all the time but doctors are trying to put me on something else that is cheaper "
It will be a combination inhaler of some sort, I'm on Symbicort but there are others you may be given to try. |
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By *peedyG OP Man 4 days ago
Telford |
"I've just been changed from Clenil Modulite to Symbicort but haven't got on with it, going back to the Clenil."
We're all different and it's just trial and error with meds. I suffer more with constant moderate breathing issues than attacks, the Formoterol in symbicort is more use to me than salamol personally. |
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Get your ferritin levels checked. I believe covid can deplete your iron levels. Speak to your asthma nurse and get her to do bloods. Since raising my ferritin levels to nearly 200 I no longer use my asthma pump. |
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