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My time so far at pr

I am finding the short time I have spent at rehab so far absolutely brilliant....the people,the respiratory nurses are all fantastic.im so happy to be there. X

I am finding the short time I have spent at rehab so far absolutely brilliant......

Fantasy3

•12 years ago

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I'm back!!

well I'm back at my pc after a fantastic holiday in the Lake District. We had an old cottage, with 2 downstairs and 2 upstairs bedrooms ( I booked it before i...

well I'm back at my pc after a fantastic holiday in the Lake District. We had an...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

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Vitamin C is good for us

http://copdnewsoftheday.com/?p=7038&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CopdNewsOfTheDay+%28COPD+News+Of+The+Day%29 also vitamin D...

http://copdnewsoftheday.com/?p=7038&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_c...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Applying for housing. 1 question says is your health made worse by current housing, medical evidence required. Is COPD relevant ?

My area of choice is by the sea - I am currently in the East End of London

Suziekew

•12 years ago

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HUSBAND WITH COPD

My husband has had COPD for 6 years but for the last two he has been getting steadily worse. He has been in hospital twice this year with pneumonia but the...

My husband has had COPD for 6 years but for the last two he has been getting ste...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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COPD and heartattack (heart didn't stop)

My mum has COPD - heart failure and recently had a heart attack (the heart didn't actually stop). She has 15 minutes of oxygen twice a day. The heart attack...

My mum has COPD - heart failure and recently had a heart attack (the heart didn'...

mumscopd

•12 years ago

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NOT AN ADVERT ! ALL SMOKERS ! PLEASE READ THIS>>>>THEN READ THE BOOK I AM TELLING YOU ABOUT !! ITS NOT A GIMMICK !

I used the easyway to stop smoking book by allen carr (not the chatty man ) and packed up with absolutely NO cravings or misery for four months, after the...

I used the easyway to stop smoking book by allen carr (not the chatty man ) and ...

linnybinny63

•12 years ago

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pains

im getting a constant pain in my ribs right round to my breast bone it feels likea stich but scared of going to hospital is this part of phnumonia does anyone...

im getting a constant pain in my ribs right round to my breast bone it feels lik...

madmarc

•12 years ago

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Week 4 of Pulmonary Rehab

Did good today :) managed all the exercises set even did a bit more of the walking and bike so things are looking up.:) Had a talk from the pharmacist about...

Did good today :) managed all the exercises set even did a bit more of the walki...

valm

•12 years ago

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Sleeping in the hot weather.

Good Afternoon Everyone This humid, muggy weather is a real problem at the moment! I have just found this information on the BBC website giving advice on...

Good Afternoon Everyone This humid, muggy weather is a real problem at the mo...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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loose with anti botics

do the antis make you go to the toilet lots more when you have infetond in your chest

do the antis make you go to the toilet lots more when you have infetond in your ...

chintz1

•12 years ago

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hi could anyone tell who is cheap for holiday insurance, thats not going to cost me as much as a holiday lol thnxs for your time :)

kristine

•12 years ago

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a massive, gigantic thank you to Val :)

Would like to thank the amazing Val for all her messages of support and words of encouragement over this last week. My baby granddaughter was rushed into...

Would like to thank the amazing Val for all her messages of support and words of...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Yet again it is evident that education is only for those who are rich!

I am very lucky to be studying for a degree with the Open University, and paying for it under the old financial support system. And have until 2017 to...

I am very lucky to be studying for a degree with the Open University, and paying...

Daxiemad

•12 years ago

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I have moderate copd. I use ecigs since i quit smoking.does anyone know if using ecigs are bad for you if you have copd.

mumsy

•12 years ago

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Emphysema or pneumonia?

Hi, I was diagnosed with Copd Oct 2010. I was ill all of 2011 which I believe was untreated pneumonia. I have major Gp issues.. I finally took myself off to...

Hi, I was diagnosed with Copd Oct 2010. I was ill all of 2011 which I believe wa...

Eviex

•12 years ago

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PR

Hi everybody, I have my 1st visit to PR tomorrow for my 6 minute walking test but have a chest infection, do I still go or do I cancel ?????

Hi everybody, I have my 1st visit to PR tomorrow for my 6 minute walking test bu...

darceynjo

•12 years ago

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I have just followed the link to Personal Injury Payment (PIP) and its well worth reading for those worried about the changes to DLA.

Its under DWP.gov.uk - its the top one. Follow the A-Z link and its under there. Most interesting reading!

Its under DWP.gov.uk - its the top one. Follow the A-Z link and its under there...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Problem with blog?

Does any one know of anyone having trouble sending blogs or messages to other users? I have tried to contact Pedantic- without luck. x

Does any one know of anyone having trouble sending blogs or messages to other us...

terri-rose

•12 years ago

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more good news for us

see how meditation and/ or exercise helps reduce respiratory infections...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Dizzy spells

Hi all, I have COPD, just lately iv been getting Dizzy spells and lightheadeness,does any one else Get this and if so has the doctors toldu what it is? X

Hi all, I have COPD, just lately iv been getting Dizzy spells and lightheadene...

claire1506

•12 years ago

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Can you help us please ?

Hi, I am one of 9,000 cystic fibrosis suffers, I have endstage cf and have just attended the Freeman hospital for an assessment for lung transplant. We are...

Hi, I am one of 9,000 cystic fibrosis suffers, I have endstage cf and have just ...

cheza

•12 years ago

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Anyone heard from 'miserablegit' lately? He last messaged me in June but havn't heard from him since, despite sending a message.

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

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My Gp told me to use your ventolin two puffs 4 times a day to lessen my cough and shorto of breathness but i feel dizzy so i stop it.

andyuson

•12 years ago

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Food preparation and Diet

Wot types of food do u eat and prepare, i can't cook or be in kitchen without oxygen. i eat out all the time wen i can but wen I'm ill i have meals on wheels...

Wot types of food do u eat and prepare, i can't cook or be in kitchen without ox...

Heavo

•12 years ago

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Soft and Watery Stools, Panic Attacks and Anxiety......

I do struggle controlling my bowels wen I'm having breathing problems.... i have to make a rational decision whether i can go to the toilet or do my Neb wen...

I do struggle controlling my bowels wen I'm having breathing problems.... i have...

Heavo

•12 years ago

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Stopping smoking - STAYING - stopped

Can stop smoking seven times a week but can not keep away it happens without thinking I just find myself with a smoke and know that part of me does not want to...

Can stop smoking seven times a week but can not keep away it happens without thi...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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To Breathe

To breathe or not to breathe: the respiratory muscles and COPD http://jap.physiology.org/content/101/5/1279

To breathe or not to breathe: the respiratory muscles and COPD http://jap.phys...

Jester

•12 years ago

1 Reply

copd

i dont have copd myself but my husband has just been diagnosed with it,the nurse says he has the lungs of a 72yr old,he is only 42yrs old,this comes on top of...

i dont have copd myself but my husband has just been diagnosed with it,the nurse...

yerkish

•12 years ago

1 Reply

scarborough

4 generations, our whole family, on a day out to scarborough, it was fantastic,

amagran

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2012

My time so far at pr

I'm back!!

Vitamin C is good for us

Applying for housing. 1 question says is your health made worse by current housing, medical evidence required. Is COPD relevant ?

HUSBAND WITH COPD

COPD and heartattack (heart didn't stop)

NOT AN ADVERT ! ALL SMOKERS ! PLEASE READ THIS>>>>THEN READ THE BOOK I AM TELLING YOU ABOUT !! ITS NOT A GIMMICK !

pains

Week 4 of Pulmonary Rehab

Sleeping in the hot weather.

loose with anti botics

hi could anyone tell who is cheap for holiday insurance, thats not going to cost me as much as a holiday lol thnxs for your time :)

a massive, gigantic thank you to Val :)

Yet again it is evident that education is only for those who are rich!

I have moderate copd. I use ecigs since i quit smoking.does anyone know if using ecigs are bad for you if you have copd.

Emphysema or pneumonia?

PR

I have just followed the link to Personal Injury Payment (PIP) and its well worth reading for those worried about the changes to DLA.

Problem with blog?

more good news for us

Dizzy spells

Can you help us please ?

Anyone heard from 'miserablegit' lately? He last messaged me in June but havn't heard from him since, despite sending a message.

My Gp told me to use your ventolin two puffs 4 times a day to lessen my cough and shorto of breathness but i feel dizzy so i stop it.

Food preparation and Diet

Soft and Watery Stools, Panic Attacks and Anxiety......

Stopping smoking - STAYING - stopped

To Breathe

copd

scarborough

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