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Oxygen Assessment question .

Hi , Can anybody tell me what the oxygen assessment entails please , I have been told to allow 3 to 4 hours for it , but havent a clue what they do . Thanks Su...

Hi , Can anybody tell me what the oxygen assessment entails please , I have been...

zaney

•11 years ago

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My lovely hubby

I lost my soul mate of 42 years on Thursday evening. Can't believe he has gone. We were with him to the end, telling him much we loved him. It is so hard...

I lost my soul mate of 42 years on Thursday evening. Can't believe he has gone....

grahamsgirl

•11 years ago

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COPD or not COPD!

I was diagnosed with Asthma 3 years ago (in my early 50's) with no spirometry test just a nurse looking at me when I was breathless. Couple of winters proved...

I was diagnosed with Asthma 3 years ago (in my early 50's) with no spirometry te...

ChrissyP

•11 years ago

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Why do I have pain in my right side under rib cage? And coughing

Have nagging dull pain under rib

Weep

•11 years ago

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What is an aero chamber

I have developed a hoarse voice & after doing a bit of research the common denominater(that spelling doesn't look right) in a lot of cases seems to be...

I have developed a hoarse voice & after doing a bit of research the common denom...

Dolly12

•11 years ago

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Breathing Techniques Explained

First of all, what is 'Breathing'? This is the means evolved by nature for animals to facilitate the exchange between blood and air primarily of Oxygen and...

First of all, what is 'Breathing'? This is the means evolved by nature for anima...

johnwr

•11 years ago

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Where are you?

Where are you Lindirose??????

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Winter Nights

Have we any suggestions for what to do on cold winter nights that will fit in with a lung condition lifestyle (not out painting the town red) or needing a lot...

Have we any suggestions for what to do on cold winter nights that will fit in wi...

chiggles

•11 years ago

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A mountain to climb..

Having been diagnosd with COPD 4 years ago and finally managing to quit smoking 18 months ago I still struggle with day to day activities! I still get regular...

Having been diagnosd with COPD 4 years ago and finally managing to quit smoking ...

winny

•11 years ago

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How is your weekend going ?

I notice there are not so many blogs at the moment - so thought I would add this one :) Hope everyone is feeling good. x My weekend has started very lazily...

I notice there are not so many blogs at the moment - so thought I would add this...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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can you help

I would like t know what I might have, I have been coughing up this white synue stuff. for the past few years the consultans have always thought it was...

I would like t know what I might have, I have been coughing up this white synu...

bluey45

•11 years ago

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Best nebulisers

Hello everyone. I have bronchiectasis. I nebulise hypertonic saline, then breathing exercises before inhaling nebulised colomycin twice a day. My question...

Hello everyone. I have bronchiectasis. I nebulise hypertonic saline, then br...

risotto

•11 years ago

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Breathlessness and relaxation

Cambridge University Hospitals, an NHS Foundation Trust, has issued a document that I have found really helpful so I thought I would share it. I have had it...

Cambridge University Hospitals, an NHS Foundation Trust, has issued a document t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Coughing!

The cold air exacerbates my coughing when I am out, and especially when I am talking. I know I should wear a scarf round my mouth, but is there a particular...

The cold air exacerbates my coughing when I am out, and especially when I am tal...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Smell and taste

It gets worse. Now I am loosing my sense of taste and smell again. I got them back when I started taking the prednisolone but going backwards again with this...

It gets worse. Now I am loosing my sense of taste and smell again. I got them ba...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hello everyone

Hello all hope you are managing to keep dry. Struggled to get back from London to Cardiff, no trains on Thursday. Finally, got home late last night. Flooding...

Hello all hope you are managing to keep dry. Struggled to get back from London ...

lizziec1

•11 years ago

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do you think contacting my mp will help with dla

i wrote and told you i had been turned down for dla and have emphesimea arthritus of spine hip and hand. i use a wheelchair out doors im waiting for a stair...

i wrote and told you i had been turned down for dla and have emphesimea arthritu...

annrotherham

•11 years ago

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why do i seem to get a cold every month

the-db

•11 years ago

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Depression after transplant....

Hi, I am writing with regards to my daughter in law, she had a double lung transplant in August in Sweden where she & my son live. The op went well and in...

Hi, I am writing with regards to my daughter in law, she had a double lung trans...

ladybarra

•11 years ago

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folic acid

I went to doctors and just happen to say how lethagic and tired i was and felt like i was more breathless i just kept putting it down to copd.He took blood for...

I went to doctors and just happen to say how lethagic and tired i was and felt l...

kay1400

•11 years ago

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Need of advice to help my mum please

My mum age 43 has been told she has copd... Since being told she has not returned to a doctor and gets very sick.. Always has colds coughs complains its really...

My mum age 43 has been told she has copd... Since being told she has not returne...

Charlie248

•11 years ago

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A touching story ...

A boy of 11 with Interstitial Lung Disease now has much more freedom to be a kid ......

A boy of 11 with Interstitial Lung Disease now has much more freedom to be a kid...

Oxyjan

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Day out with mam and dad

Hello everyone! I took a day off work today so that I could take my mam and dad out Christmas Shopping. The kids were in school/with childminder so all...

Hello everyone! I took a day off work today so that I could take my mam and d...

tanyamarie

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Getting help in tough times

Carers Rights Day is Next Thursday (30th November). Can you help to make sure the family, friends and carers of people with lung disease get the support...

Carers Rights Day is Next Thursday (30th November). Can you help to make sure...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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esa and some facts ive found.....

http://www.dpac.uk.net/tag/esa/

Hidden

•11 years ago

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My wife is my cater she has copd is she entitled to claim dla

happybrick

•11 years ago

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Cracked ribs

Monday night sleep walking I fell on the radiator hurt my ribs and gashed my arm, I was in agony. Dennis wanted to take me to A & E, but I'd got an appointment...

Monday night sleep walking I fell on the radiator hurt my ribs and gashed my arm...

libbygood

•11 years ago

8 Replies

numb fingers

I'm on long term steroids, quite a big dose (6) when I was on 8 I had very shaky hands but this has improved since I reduced to 6, however I have very numb...

I'm on long term steroids, quite a big dose (6) when I was on 8 I had very shaky...

MrsShimmy

•11 years ago

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another week gone???

can't believe another week has passed. I've been busy being ill lol!! I've still got an infection on my lung and the blood results are showing thats its...

can't believe another week has passed. I've been busy being ill lol!! I've still...

MrsShimmy

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Lung Volume Reduction using Pulmonary Valves. My experiences as a patient.

The following is a transcript of a presentation that I gave at a seminar at The University of Wales Hospital, Heath Park, Cardiff. This was held on November...

The following is a transcript of a presentation that I gave at a seminar at The ...

johnwr

•11 years ago

54 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for November 2012

Oxygen Assessment question .

My lovely hubby

COPD or not COPD!

Why do I have pain in my right side under rib cage? And coughing

What is an aero chamber

Breathing Techniques Explained

Where are you?

Winter Nights

A mountain to climb..

How is your weekend going ?

can you help

Best nebulisers

Breathlessness and relaxation

Coughing!

Smell and taste

Hello everyone

do you think contacting my mp will help with dla

why do i seem to get a cold every month

Depression after transplant....

folic acid

Need of advice to help my mum please

A touching story ...

Day out with mam and dad

Getting help in tough times

esa and some facts ive found.....

My wife is my cater she has copd is she entitled to claim dla

Cracked ribs

numb fingers

another week gone???

Lung Volume Reduction using Pulmonary Valves. My experiences as a patient.

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