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Appeal.

Morning all, Im not a regular Blogger, but I read everyone else's, and contribute when I can. Today I must share some good news. Like thousands of others I was...

Morning all, Im not a regular Blogger, but I read everyone else's, and contribut...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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So I went for a consultant appointment...

Actually, last week, but have only just got the letter he's sent to my GP. On the appointment letter it's for the chest clinic and has two named doctors,...

Actually, last week, but have only just got the letter he's sent to my GP. O...

Gordon57

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Liquid Oxygen LOX

Hello again, eventually (last Friday) got sorted with a 35litre Dewar and Marathon 850 from Air Liquide. After safety audit, demonstrating then charging the...

Hello again, eventually (last Friday) got sorted with a 35litre Dewar and Marath...

Davybaby

•12 years ago

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i have my first appointment with respiritary nurse can some one give me a idea of hat will happen

madmarc

•12 years ago

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Exercise on prescription?

Hi to all! I saw the nurse and the doctor this afternoon and during the consultation I asked about gym membership or exercise on prescription. They...

Hi to all! I saw the nurse and the doctor this afternoon and during the cons...

terri-rose

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Help with holiday

Hi, I hope someone will be able to give me some advise on the following. My dad has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and is getting gradually worse over...

Hi, I hope someone will be able to give me some advise on the following. My dad ...

Takeabreak

•12 years ago

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Is this the quiet before the storm

By all accounts looking at the blogs and speaking to my doctors and the blf help line i am much healthier than i have any right to be, strange form of...

By all accounts looking at the blogs and speaking to my doctors and the blf help...

gaffers

•12 years ago

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can i improve my gas transfer rate

my gas transfer rate is down to 40% and consultant says that 60% of lung surface area is gone can I improve my gas transfer rate in any way?

my gas transfer rate is down to 40% and consultant says that 60% of lung surface...

gaffers

•12 years ago

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down in the dumps

hi everyone just been reading all your blogs its terrible what you are having to deal with its disgusting as if you dont have enough to go thro with your...

hi everyone just been reading all your blogs its terrible what you are having to...

noah

•12 years ago

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visit from nurse

just had a visit from a respiratory nurse, saw her once before and wasn't right keen, still not sure about her, loved the other one, she was great. on the...

just had a visit from a respiratory nurse, saw her once before and wasn't right ...

amagran

•12 years ago

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I have been diagnosed with emphysema

I stopped smoking 10 months ago and since then have lost a further 10% lung function. (now at 63%)--will I continue to lose this amount each year? I.ve just...

I stopped smoking 10 months ago and since then have lost a further 10% lung func...

scaredycat

•12 years ago

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hair cuts and exams!

The hair cut went well and I am now sporting a shirt chic "do"....hope I can do it as nicely when I do it myself lol! The new salon was great and I could park...

The hair cut went well and I am now sporting a shirt chic "do"....hope I can do ...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

4 Replies

would stemcells help my copd if so where would be the best place to go thank you

norlene11

•12 years ago

8 Replies

my blood oxygen can be 95- 96 and i cant breath why

norlene11

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Cocaine....

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience as to why Cocaine use would help relieve COPD symptoms and allow more physical exercise and better breathing when...

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience as to why Cocaine use would help re...

Heavo

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Family Trials and Tribulations...

My Son can't held the fact that I'm ill, he struggles every time he comes to see me.... How do you cope with upset children and damaged family relationships...

My Son can't held the fact that I'm ill, he struggles every time he comes to see...

Heavo

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Paying for Support

How do you pay for all your care and mobility needs on just your DLA, when you need meals delivered, personal care, household care and Motability costs too,...

How do you pay for all your care and mobility needs on just your DLA, when you n...

Heavo

•12 years ago

6 Replies

HI been invited to participate in research study about copd -- was wondering if anybody had any views or thoughts about this?

blackbird

•12 years ago

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Living with COPD

COPD Health Center http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/features/living-with-copd

mogli712

•12 years ago

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unhappy

i was taken to hospital after i wrote is blog i was tld they worried i may have had a blood clot on my lung i had chest xray the phnumonia is still there i am...

i was taken to hospital after i wrote is blog i was tld they worried i may have ...

madmarc

•12 years ago

8 Replies

A small leap for mankind a GIANT leap for Marie!

Not completely related to my lungs and their rubbishness but we all know that they have this habit of restricting what we are able to do. If they were a...

Not completely related to my lungs and their rubbishness but we all know that th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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How many days use should I expect before the red marker/20 doses left bit appears on my Symbicort inhaler, am using it x2 puffs am and pm.

Always seem to fall short by about a week before the surgery's script will allow me another one. woodshaper

Always seem to fall short by about a week before the surgery's script will allow...

woodshaper

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Transportable Oxygen, a heads up.

I am new to this world of types of home oxygen systems and presently have a liquid oxygen dewar which dispenses it into portable flasks as needed. These don't...

I am new to this world of types of home oxygen systems and presently have a liqu...

robevanz

•12 years ago

3 Replies

HUSBAND WITH COPD

Thank you all for your very helpful comments. I rang the BLF who told me to ring Age Concern, who told me to ring another number, but unfortunately, my...

Thank you all for your very helpful comments. I rang the BLF who told me to ri...

Hidden

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Confused after physio appointment over sats levels , can anyone clarify ??

Hi all . I went to physio yesterday for walking test , Told the physio that i now had an oximeter and was a bit concerned about the low readings i get at times...

Hi all . I went to physio yesterday for walking test , Told the physio that i no...

dinnyrayner

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Pallative care arranged for dad today...........................so sad

Me and dad went to see GP today and dad has agreed to have the macmillan care team come in. He was so upset saying he was a burden to mam and he just wanted...

Me and dad went to see GP today and dad has agreed to have the macmillan care te...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Information needed on theophylline / Phyllocontin.

Information needed on theophylline / Phyllocontin. Does it interact with other drugs.? It is often mentioned as "tell your Dr if you are taking ...." on drug...

Information needed on theophylline / Phyllocontin. Does it interact with other d...

BelleBea

•12 years ago

6 Replies

help required please

hello everyone.been reading this page for a while. I need help.I have COPD. had it for years, didnt really belive it would get as bad as it is now,have been on...

hello everyone.been reading this page for a while. I need help.I have COPD. had ...

nellie15

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Good evening

Been away for the weekend visiting my son, when I got back I couldn't get in here kept getting a message to say the site was experiencing difficulties :-(...

Been away for the weekend visiting my son, when I got back I couldn't get in her...

cales

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Spiriva

I have been on this for just over 2 weeks. It has helped me greatly. At first I had a lot of dizziness, that has mostly stopped, but now I have headaches....

I have been on this for just over 2 weeks. It has helped me greatly. At first...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2012

Appeal.

So I went for a consultant appointment...

Liquid Oxygen LOX

i have my first appointment with respiritary nurse can some one give me a idea of hat will happen

Exercise on prescription?

Help with holiday

Is this the quiet before the storm

can i improve my gas transfer rate

down in the dumps

visit from nurse

I have been diagnosed with emphysema

hair cuts and exams!

would stemcells help my copd if so where would be the best place to go thank you

my blood oxygen can be 95- 96 and i cant breath why

Cocaine....

Family Trials and Tribulations...

Paying for Support

HI been invited to participate in research study about copd -- was wondering if anybody had any views or thoughts about this?

Living with COPD

unhappy

A small leap for mankind a GIANT leap for Marie!

How many days use should I expect before the red marker/20 doses left bit appears on my Symbicort inhaler, am using it x2 puffs am and pm.

Transportable Oxygen, a heads up.

HUSBAND WITH COPD

Confused after physio appointment over sats levels , can anyone clarify ??

Pallative care arranged for dad today...........................so sad

Information needed on theophylline / Phyllocontin.

help required please

Good evening

Spiriva

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