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Smokers Lung

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/smokerslung.htm

Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts...

Aril

•12 years ago

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FEV1/FEV 79%

My doc said before that as you get older you lose about 30% lung capacity, if I'm 43 and have 79% what will it be in say 30yrs. Does it work they way i'm...

My doc said before that as you get older you lose about 30% lung capacity, if I'...

1968

•12 years ago

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if i ask my dr for alpha 1 test will he underatand me?

mumsy

•12 years ago

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heart rate

what is your averages,as mine at doctors was 117 and here at home its 113,anybody else with similar readings ?

what is your averages,as mine at doctors was 117 and here at home its 113,anybod...

poeticlady

•12 years ago

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speedless

Just visited chat room. Too quick for me hehe. I felt a bit like a tortoise :0).....slow...couldn't keep up. Not really used to chat rooms. Will try again...

Just visited chat room. Too quick for me hehe. I felt a bit like a tortoise :0)....

nannie63

•12 years ago

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Does anybody else with a breathing problems have difficulty waking up in the mornings?

I either wake up - or can sleep through 7 different alarms! Its not to do with going to bed late or early I can go to bed late and wake up and early and not...

I either wake up - or can sleep through 7 different alarms! Its not to do with ...

blackbird

•12 years ago

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Anybody tried ""once daily onbrez breezhaler please ?

Was at my local pharmacy yesterday and the very friendly and knowledgeable pharmacist gave me a leaflet on this "new" drug ,he thought it might help me a great...

Was at my local pharmacy yesterday and the very friendly and knowledgeable pharm...

timber

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Clothes and things

Has anyone thought about the weight they are carrying around with them in their day to day life? I don't mean body weight, we can't help that what with lack of...

Has anyone thought about the weight they are carrying around with them in their ...

caroleoctober

•12 years ago

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Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency......

Is there anyone on here an Alpha, I'm 36 and have been diagnosed with COPD and Alpha for six years now. My deterioration was made worse by my smoking which i...

Is there anyone on here an Alpha, I'm 36 and have been diagnosed with COPD and A...

Heavo

•12 years ago

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just brought an oximeter

Hi just wondering if this is 'normal', just came to-day,and brought it from amazon site. at rest i was 96, but on walking around house 92 ,i do have oxygen...

Hi just wondering if this is 'normal', just came to-day,and brought it from amaz...

poeticlady

•12 years ago

15 Replies

How do you get a car

Can not walk far and after having to stop work on health grounds due to a a number of illnesses a new car to replace the old one is needed. Where do you apply...

Can not walk far and after having to stop work on health grounds due to a a numb...

Sponge-Bob

•12 years ago

3 Replies

how can i minimize my coughping problem

andyuson

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Just been given doxycycline to take and been told to stay out of the sun.

This being england in summer means it is not that much of a problem, but can I go out at all?

This being england in summer means it is not that much of a problem, but can I ...

brinnie

•12 years ago

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A big thankyou ;o)

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to all for birthday wishes. I had a great day in Yarmouth with daughter & grandaughters Hollie 16 & Ellie 14. Bought a couple...

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to all for birthday wishes. I had a great day ...

nannie63

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Nebulisers

Could someone please answer the following for me please, Do I have to buy my own nebuliser and portable nebuliser. Do I need to see my GP first Do I get the...

Could someone please answer the following for me please, Do I have to buy my ow...

libbygood

•12 years ago

9 Replies

THANKS TO ALL

I wish to thank everyone who supported my idea to share,what "region" we live in,so we could help anyone who needed our help in our "region".some on here...

I wish to thank everyone who supported my idea to share,what "region" we live in...

pedantic

•12 years ago

16 Replies

cool pillows

Not completely to do with my COPD but I have trouble sleeping because my head is hot so I spend half the night waking and turning my pillow over. So, as I get...

Not completely to do with my COPD but I have trouble sleeping because my head is...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Are these COPD symptoms ?

i was diagnosed with Asthma about 15 year ago . This year i have a had a constant wheeze on my chest , i take 3 inhalers , salbutomol, symycort and spiriva(...

i was diagnosed with Asthma about 15 year ago . This year i have a had a constan...

FRESHAIR

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Prednisolone side effects

Have you ever read the information sheet and does it worry you what is on it http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Jh2988e/14.5.html QUOTE Adverse effects:...

Have you ever read the information sheet and does it worry you what is on it ht...

mogli712

•12 years ago

11 Replies

SBOT is it placebo

is the use of short burst oxygen therapy only placebo when treating breathlessness in COPD http://thorax.bmj.com/content/59/8/638.full

is the use of short burst oxygen therapy only placebo when treating breathlessne...

amster

•12 years ago

7 Replies

oxygen pipe

How often should my oxygen pipe be changed they left four in sealed bags is that for one week it is still a puzzle how things are done and not long since the...

How often should my oxygen pipe be changed they left four in sealed bags is that...

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Being Cool

Reading the boards and noticed the weather being in there that reminded me of this article that might find some use when we have a look in on the sports...

Reading the boards and noticed the weather being in there that reminded me of th...

oarsome

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Hi everyone Im sure im being thick but people keep posting a link to a chat room. Is that a live one instead of a support forum like

this, I have clicked the link but cant seem to find any chat room...A chat room would be brilliant for instant gratification rather than delayed. Can someone...

this, I have clicked the link but cant seem to find any chat room...A chat room...

Hidden

•12 years ago

22 Replies

just diagnosed with copd.copd in my family.i want to be tested for alpha 1. ever heard of it?

mumsy

•12 years ago

1 Reply

diagnosed with copd.

just diagnosed with copd.copd in my family.i want to be tested for alpha 1.ever heard of it?

just diagnosed with copd.copd in my family.i want to be tested for alpha 1.ever ...

mumsy

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Oxygen assessment.

Many thanks for the interest shown by many regarding my oxygen assessment at my local hospital. I had this yesterday and am now being prescribed 4litres flow...

Many thanks for the interest shown by many regarding my oxygen assessment at my ...

derrylynne

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Oh Woe is Me

Oh woe is me, I've got COPD, That's it; all over; the end. No more laughter or fun, You too would be glum, If you had what I have, old chum. I'll...

Oh woe is me, I've got COPD, That's it; all over; the end. No more laughter...

Hidden

•12 years ago

23 Replies

BLF Nurse called today.

Hi would just like to say thanks to the very helpfull BLF Nurse who contacted me today. She explained the results to me (Mild Emphysima). She also gave me...

Hi would just like to say thanks to the very helpfull BLF Nurse who contacted me...

1968

•12 years ago

5 Replies

What about the weather

What a day, woke this morning so hot could hardly breathe and hoping it would rain a little to cool it down. Hubby and I went for out for our monthly...

What a day, woke this morning so hot could hardly breathe and hoping it would ra...

pollyjj

•12 years ago

9 Replies

when is oxygen required for emphysema ?

bobshunshine

•12 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for August 2012

Smokers Lung

FEV1/FEV 79%

if i ask my dr for alpha 1 test will he underatand me?

heart rate

speedless

Does anybody else with a breathing problems have difficulty waking up in the mornings?

Anybody tried ""once daily onbrez breezhaler please ?

Clothes and things

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency......

just brought an oximeter

How do you get a car

how can i minimize my coughping problem

Just been given doxycycline to take and been told to stay out of the sun.

A big thankyou ;o)

Nebulisers

THANKS TO ALL

cool pillows

Are these COPD symptoms ?

Prednisolone side effects

SBOT is it placebo

oxygen pipe

Being Cool

Hi everyone Im sure im being thick but people keep posting a link to a chat room. Is that a live one instead of a support forum like

just diagnosed with copd.copd in my family.i want to be tested for alpha 1. ever heard of it?

diagnosed with copd.

Oxygen assessment.

Oh Woe is Me

BLF Nurse called today.

What about the weather

when is oxygen required for emphysema ?

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