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Dad's back in hospital.........

Dad went in to hospital at 4am. He was just sleeping when he felt like he had a frog in his throat as they say, so coughed to clear it and that was it,...

Dad went in to hospital at 4am. He was just sleeping when he felt like he had a ...

tanyamarie

•12 years ago

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What do others think?

Sorry to ask things as you all have so many of your own problems to deal with but I am a bit concerned about my son-in-law. He has never smoked but had asthma...

Sorry to ask things as you all have so many of your own problems to deal with bu...

sassy59

•12 years ago

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I'M A GRANNY ( scooter rider!!!!)

So the other half sold his old banger so we could put it towards a granny scooter - but we had a stroke of luck, someone was selling one with a few minor...

So the other half sold his old banger so we could put it towards a granny scoote...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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well now I am

the owner of a new cat. I know the lady of the shelter and had telephoned her with the news of bobs,she contacted me to say she had just received a cat that...

the owner of a new cat. I know the lady of the shelter and had telephoned her wi...

nellie15

•12 years ago

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Recently Joined

Hi this is Ivyleaf.......A big thank you to all who sent me Welcome messages...... Have been reading all your interesting post and learning on the way !!...

Hi this is Ivyleaf.......A big thank you to all who sent me Welcome messages......

ivyleaf

•12 years ago

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Self Care Week 12th - 18th November.

Hi Everyone I know this is a little way off yet but the 12th - 18th is Self Care Week - This years aim is 'growing older healthier'. See the link below...

Hi Everyone I know this is a little way off yet but the 12th - 18th is Self C...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Are health apps for phones a good thing?

Hi I have just come across an article in the Daily Telegraph today regarding the use of health/medical related 'apps' for smart phones. One app is apparently...

Hi I have just come across an article in the Daily Telegraph today regarding th...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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keeping Warm 2012/13 - hints and tips.

As promised here is some information that may be helpful! Best Wishes Jo •Winter Fuel Payment A Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment for...

As promised here is some information that may be helpful! Best Wishes Jo ...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Winter 2012/13

Good Afternoon Everyone I hope everyone is feeling well today. I have read a weather report for the winter of 2012/13 and it is predicting very cold snowy...

Good Afternoon Everyone I hope everyone is feeling well today. I have read a w...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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reducing stress!

saw this today and thought I would share....food for thought! Ten Commandments for Reducing Stress: 1. Thou shalt not be perfect or even try to be...

saw this today and thought I would share....food for thought! Ten Commandme...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

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Day 15 no fags!!!!

Hello you lovely people, well here I am Day 15, can't quite believe it. I find using a PC in the morning keeps my hands busy!!!!! Still feeling pretty low,...

Hello you lovely people, well here I am Day 15, can't quite believe it. I find ...

lizziec1

•12 years ago

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Recovering from double pnuemonia, collapsed lung and fluid around the heart.

I am now home from hospital after 7 weeks stay with the above. Twice in the intensive care unit and then high dependency, family were sent for twice and to say...

I am now home from hospital after 7 weeks stay with the above. Twice in the inte...

Astral11

•12 years ago

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To all new members

I see that a lot more people have joined some very scared obviously, So I want to direct you all to a blog by CarrieMe titled Oh Woe is Me I hope you...

I see that a lot more people have joined some very scared obviously, So I wa...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Admitted into hospital

Hi thanks for reply's today , felt very unwell and I was admitted into hospital , so should start getting the treatment I need will keep you updated .

Hi thanks for reply's today , felt very unwell and I was admitted into hospital ...

mfdj

•12 years ago

12 Replies

I have been lurking - sorry but now ready to join in

Hi everyone I came to this site a few days ago when looking for information about COPD alternative therapies but I stayed, registered and now want to comment....

Hi everyone I came to this site a few days ago when looking for information abou...

jandan

•12 years ago

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i'm back !!!

got a ruddy stonking chest infection tho ......

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Christmas trees

I know, I know...its ages off yet, but wwas just pondering whether any fellow lung disease sufferers had issues with real Cjristmas trees. Traditionally we...

I know, I know...its ages off yet, but wwas just pondering whether any fellow lu...

MrsShimmy

•12 years ago

28 Replies

About COPD

It’s estimated that three million people in the UK are affected by COPD and it’s more common as you get older. COPD is a life-threatening lung disease that...

It’s estimated that three million people in the UK are affected by COPD and it’s...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Back in the 80`s

Back in the early 80`s,i was hospital with a chest infection and i remember that the hospital had a "smoking room"! It`s hard to believe how much smoking was...

Back in the early 80`s,i was hospital with a chest infection and i remember that...

ttk57

•12 years ago

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Tai Chi

Gentle exercise for those that can quite excited about joining up for this :-) http://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/news/20120809/tai-chi-benefits-people-with-copd

Gentle exercise for those that can quite excited about joining up for this :-) ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Housework

Trying to clean the bathroom, why do the stuff we use have to be so strong, I have the door open the windows open and still feel terrible even plain old flash...

Trying to clean the bathroom, why do the stuff we use have to be so strong, I ha...

jackie50

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Need to know whats wrong with me , and treatments ??

Im new to this site , three and a half months ago ( and off work on the sick ), i had very bad pains in my chest and back , i also smoked 20-30 fags a day ....

Im new to this site , three and a half months ago ( and off work on the sick ), ...

mfdj

•12 years ago

5 Replies

New to here

Hi everyone, thought I would introduce myself to you as I am a "newbee" to this site! I have just been diagnosed with COPD - still smoking but hoping to quit...

Hi everyone, thought I would introduce myself to you as I am a "newbee" to this ...

ChrissyP

•12 years ago

16 Replies

is there any hope

hi i was told that i had COPD 4 years ago,tried all the different aids to stop smoking ,none worked. so i tried hypnosis ,this worked for 4 mths.then i went...

hi i was told that i had COPD 4 years ago,tried all the different aids to stop s...

philipaslade

•12 years ago

11 Replies

SMOKING!!!

Just reading through some BLOGS with regards to SMOKING. Just wanted to congradulate everyone for stopping SMOKING and for everone trying to stop. It is...

Just reading through some BLOGS with regards to SMOKING. Just wanted to congr...

1968

•12 years ago

19 Replies

To sleep or not to sleep? That is the question...

After being awake most of last night, with coughing and upper back pain, and making sure I didn't have a nap today, I'm off to see if I'm more successful at...

After being awake most of last night, with coughing and upper back pain, and mak...

Claire317

•12 years ago

5 Replies

HOW MUCH??

While i was shopping today,i noticed that 20 ciggs was nearly £9,glad i dont smoke anymore! (3+ years & counting)

While i was shopping today,i noticed that 20 ciggs was nearly £9,glad i dont smo...

ttk57

•12 years ago

5 Replies

My thanks to all you lovely people

Yes its Lizzie 6pm on Saturday day 14 non smoking. Huge thanks to you all for your encouragement and advice to keep me off the killer sticks. I really am...

Yes its Lizzie 6pm on Saturday day 14 non smoking. Huge thanks to you all for y...

lizziec1

•12 years ago

12 Replies

bye everyone

just wanted to say goodbye to you all, hope you all take care of yourselves and keep as well as can be x

just wanted to say goodbye to you all, hope you all take care of yourselves and ...

San15

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Moving around

Hi Health Unlockders The simple movement from your bed to the bathroom can be a major task if you are very breathless.There are a few things you can do to...

Hi Health Unlockders The simple movement from your bed to the bathroom can be a...

KingoftheCocktails

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2012

Dad's back in hospital.........

What do others think?

I'M A GRANNY ( scooter rider!!!!)

well now I am

Recently Joined

Self Care Week 12th - 18th November.

Are health apps for phones a good thing?

keeping Warm 2012/13 - hints and tips.

Winter 2012/13

reducing stress!

Day 15 no fags!!!!

Recovering from double pnuemonia, collapsed lung and fluid around the heart.

To all new members

Admitted into hospital

I have been lurking - sorry but now ready to join in

i'm back !!!

Christmas trees

About COPD

Back in the 80`s

Tai Chi

Housework

Need to know whats wrong with me , and treatments ??

New to here

is there any hope

SMOKING!!!

To sleep or not to sleep? That is the question...

HOW MUCH??

My thanks to all you lovely people

bye everyone

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