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By (user no longer on site) OP
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over a year ago

Have you found that the Volcanic ash has made it worse recently? x

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By *im53Man
over a year ago

Boldon

"Have you found that the Volcanic ash has made it worse recently? x"

i think it`s unlikly as the ash does not get to ground level

it is staying up in the jet stream

if you were in iceland then that would be differant

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By *exeteraWoman
over a year ago

Bridgend

"Have you found that the Volcanic ash has made it worse recently? x"

Got this info off asthma uk

Cher Piddock, clinical lead at Asthma UK, said: ‘We know that volcanic ash can trigger asthma symptoms in people with asthma, however at the moment the ash is very high in the atmosphere and does not pose an immediate problem. We advise people with asthma to monitor the news closely and ensure they keep their reliever inhaler on them at all times. If people are concerned about their condition, they can speak to an asthma nurse specialist on our Adviceline.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
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over a year ago

"Have you found that the Volcanic ash has made it worse recently? x

i think it`s unlikly as the ash does not get to ground level

it is staying up in the jet stream

if you were in iceland then that would be differant

No need to roll ya eyes at me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
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over a year ago

"Have you found that the Volcanic ash has made it worse recently? x

Got this info off asthma uk

Thank you xx

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By *andoras DreamCouple
over a year ago

Swindon Area

i have asthma and have suffered really bad recently, i thought about the ash cloud, but think maybe it is hayfever, although I don't have itchy eyes or any other symptoms. I have just doubled on my purple inhayler and it seems to be working.

Jay

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By (user no longer on site) OP
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over a year ago

Thanks Jay,my hubby is the same at the moment and is blaming it on the cloud

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hadn't really thought about it, but i've doubled up on my seretide the last few weeks...think i will blame the cloud as well...

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By *-and-KCouple
over a year ago

Back of Beyond

Iv'e noticed mine has gotten worse this last year. Don't have the stamina to fuck like a duracell bunny anymore, which is why most ladies get lots of oral from me first!

Of course Karen says if I lost the extra 18 pounds I have put on my belly I would be back to normal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alright folks?? I was looking through the forums only my breathing has got worse recently. I have always got breathless after moderate exertion but have always put it down to not being very fit and that a carry a fair bit of excess weight, however, lately, I have become more breathless than usual. I noticed around Christmas that I was finding it harder to breathe, and it has slightly got worse until about 3 weeks ago when I had a cold and a poorly throat. Now I find I am breathless sometimes even at rest, and I cannot seem to get much air down, my breathing is also very shallow.

I have never been tested for asthma, even though some of my family suffer with the condition. Any advice is most welcome.

Jason

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By *etillanteWoman
over a year ago

"Alright folks?? I was looking through the forums only my breathing has got worse recently. I have always got breathless after moderate exertion but have always put it down to not being very fit and that a carry a fair bit of excess weight, however, lately, I have become more breathless than usual. I noticed around Christmas that I was finding it harder to breathe, and it has slightly got worse until about 3 weeks ago when I had a cold and a poorly throat. Now I find I am breathless sometimes even at rest, and I cannot seem to get much air down, my breathing is also very shallow.

I have never been tested for asthma, even though some of my family suffer with the condition. Any advice is most welcome.

Jason

Get to the docs and get it checked out. NOW

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Make an appointment with the docs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went on Monday, Dr just said it was a throat infection. (My voice is hoarse, it sounds like I have a sore throat.)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

id suggest seein your gp. In winter there was a chest bug i have asthma and in past month been better due to warmer weather. Your gp may test you with peak flow to monitor but he may listen and offer antibiotics if chest issue see if clears. Like any illness cos in family doesnt mean you will get as the cells made up 2 strains not just one. But see gp

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

And you mentioned the breathlessness?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have COPD but haven't found breathing made worse by any volcanic activity

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By (user no longer on site) OP
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over a year ago

Blimey this thread has been dragged out of the archives

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

wasn't me that done it, I don't do drag :-0

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By (user no longer on site) OP
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over a year ago

"wasn't me that done it, I don't do drag :-0"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blimey this thread has been dragged out of the archives

I know, but this is the only thread that mentions asthma. I did mention the breathlessness, I was told it was down the the infection. I'm not convinced. It felt like I had phlegm at the back of my throat and trying to cough it up contributed to the poorly throat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blimey this thread has been dragged out of the archives

If you have medication and it doesn't work, or if your symptoms / breathing stay at same level or get worse get right back to doctor and have tests done, maybe xrays, not wanting to worry you, just doctor is best person to see

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

apart from the breathlessness, do you have any tightness across the chest?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not really. I have had tightness across the chest before, because I suffer from anxiety as well, I havent experienced any tightening for a while. (I know anxiety can mess up a persons breathing, but this is different, as I am not breathing much at all. I just cannot seem to get much air down into my chest.)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheers my friends for the advice, forgot to add

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no ash hasnt dont mine any harm but this awful oilseed rape plays havoc with my asthma.

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"Not really. I have had tightness across the chest before, because I suffer from anxiety as well, I havent experienced any tightening for a while. (I know anxiety can mess up a persons breathing, but this is different, as I am not breathing much at all. I just cannot seem to get much air down into my chest.)"

Wasn't thinking anxiety. don't panic wasn't thinking heart attack either, but it's possible you could have a slight lung infection. I would go back to the doc if you're still unsure or worried x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im with everyone re the doc. As for this thread coming from the archives... does it matter? New members are constantly being quoted old thread references to go look at - does that mean they can't make a comment on it after they read it?

I would have thought if a thread is still available to comment on its ok to revive it - or have I missed another rule? Not everybody is an old member who has seen it all.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Go to the doctors, it could be lots of things. It could be something really simple or something more serious.

Says me who still hasnt been about my shoulder lol

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By *-and-KCouple
over a year ago

Back of Beyond

as asmathmatic you should of course be following the regimen your doc gave you to keep it controlled. IE inhaled steroid morning and evening, controlled during the day with salbutamol as necessary. If it worsens increase the inhaled steroid to 3 times a day.

If its still out of control go to the next stage and begin taking your prednisolone tableted steroids, you do have a pack in the house don't you?

If its still not under control then seek your doctors help, or if you feel its even passed that stage go to the local accident and emergency.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Smog alert has been issued for this weekend, PM10's being blamed, and advice is "avoiding taking exercise outside in the afternoon if they are susceptible to the pollutants and not taking unnecessary short car journeys - in a bid to help reduce the build-up of ozone"....well I dont drive lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dont blame ya for not driving, I used to love it now I avoid it wherever possible. Been to the docs, theyve given me a salbutomol inhaler and Ive got to go for a chest x-ray on Wednesday.

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Smog alert has been issued for this weekend, PM10's being blamed, and advice is "avoiding taking exercise outside in the afternoon if they are susceptible to the pollutants and not taking unnecessary short car journeys - in a bid to help reduce the build-up of ozone"....well I dont drive lol"

The smog is a good point and also the oilseed rape as that`s out in flower too. Could be other tree pollen and the unusually warm weather.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alright folks...? Been to the docs to find out the results of the chest x-ray, they have came back as inconclusive. Looks like more tests to come

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh great, there is another ash cloud about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh great, there is another ash cloud about."

Is it affecting you? no problem here and I sit out on patio for at least 5 hours a day, and have done so since Friday ( when the wind dropped & rain stopped lol )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not really, thankfully

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