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What is it ?

Is this a facebook or a forum the BLF already have an active facebook page why would we want another I do not do facebook, twitter, or predictive text will all...

Is this a facebook or a forum the BLF already have an active facebook page why w...

traindriver

•11 years ago

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What do I know

Hi all, Been to doctors today, told her I was fed up of the coughing, she asked how long I'd been coughing, (its been since end of Aug.) she then said that...

Hi all, Been to doctors today, told her I was fed up of the coughing, she asked...

Knitternan

•11 years ago

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Reminder Tinychat on Wednesday 16th January - Time Change.

Good Morning Just a little reminder about the Tinychat we are hosting on Wednesday 16th January - this was scheduled to be at 12pm, we will now be in the...

Good Morning Just a little reminder about the Tinychat we are hosting on Wed...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•11 years ago

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Is this only a copd forum?

I think someone referred to the site as a "copd forum" in a blog but surely it covers all lung conditions? I know a lot of people here do have what they've...

I think someone referred to the site as a "copd forum" in a blog but surely it c...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Healthy food

I have looked for an answer to the question I am about to ask. I have difficulty in breathing on exertion due to bronchiectasis and asthma. I am...

I have looked for an answer to the question I am about to ask. I have diffi...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi all you Healthunlockders Weather it be ,or weather it ain't

SNOW ,SNOW,THICK, THICK SNOW Come to Nottingham to see real SNOW.I have read your comments and most of you don't seem to know what real snow is. Buggies...

SNOW ,SNOW,THICK, THICK SNOW Come to Nottingham to see real SNOW.I have read you...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Winter Weather Alerts

Good Morning Everybody I hope everyone is managing to keep warm in this cold snap. The Met Office have issued an Amber Alert for cold weather and snow in...

Good Morning Everybody I hope everyone is managing to keep warm in this cold ...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•11 years ago

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Snow

Woke up to about 2 ins of snow in Shropshire raining a bit now although looks as if it might snow again. Daughter No. 2 text from manchester - snowing there....

Woke up to about 2 ins of snow in Shropshire raining a bit now although looks as...

libbygood

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Your Daily Dose...

A guy stands over his tee shot for what seems an eternity: looking up, looking down, measuring the distance, figuring the wind direction and speed. Finally his...

A guy stands over his tee shot for what seems an eternity: looking up, looking d...

dantredan

•11 years ago

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Where do I start finding info about emphysema and how I can best care for my mum

My mum is 74 and a smoker for best part of 60 years. She had pneumonia 2 years ago and gone downhill since, diagnosed with moderate to severe emphysema. She is...

My mum is 74 and a smoker for best part of 60 years. She had pneumonia 2 years a...

Poppin

•11 years ago

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what help should i get from doctors nurses

have had c-o-p-d for 4 years,but people on this site seems to get a lot more treatment from docs and nurses what plans and treatment should i get or...

have had c-o-p-d for 4 years,but people on this site seems to get a lot more tre...

susiecue62

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Hi all Healthunlockders Wisdom!!!

Words are the most powerful things we posses, Use them wisely and mean everything you say. Richard Cornish BREATHE EASY = FRIENDSHIP be wise and join...

Words are the most powerful things we posses, Use them wisely and mean everythi...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Nothing's working

I went to nurse last Thursday, she is still not convinced I have COPD but Symbicort didn't help so she has given me Spiriva, Don't think this is helping, I...

I went to nurse last Thursday, she is still not convinced I have COPD but Symbic...

Knitternan

•11 years ago

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COPD

I have had COPD for many years, but I find I can just about manage on the two puffers supplied by my surgery.

I have had COPD for many years, but I find I can just about manage on the two pu...

Barrymore

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Just Diagnosed

Hi, I am 47 and have to say, I was terrified when I started to suffer from shortness of breath that I had lung cancer. Thankfully, that appears not to be...

Hi, I am 47 and have to say, I was terrified when I started to suffer from sh...

Katlover

•11 years ago

10 Replies

advice

all I get is this p-age how do get blf severvises

buny993

•11 years ago

4 Replies

New to this blog, diagnosis 3 days ago

Hi, I am a female in my forties who has just been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. I am currently playing the waiting game for a kidney function test and...

Hi, I am a female in my forties who has just been diagnosed with small cell lung...

Mozzarella

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Beautiful Day

Lovely sunny, frosty day. Good breathing day - but the snow is coming at 9 pm tonight in my part of the country. I will probably hiberate with a big bottle of...

Lovely sunny, frosty day. Good breathing day - but the snow is coming at 9 pm to...

libbygood

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Great News but can I trust them........

In December I wrote a blog asking 'Can I expect more" after my GP diagnosed COPD and gave me a printout telling me I had up to 2 years to live. People on...

In December I wrote a blog asking 'Can I expect more" after my GP diagnosed COPD...

Hidden

•11 years ago

10 Replies

I am looking to buy a portable oxygen concentrator. Can anyone suggest models, VFM ones etc etc. Thanks all for replies to previous Q's

petermc47

•11 years ago

7 Replies

i have copd,chronic bronchitis asthma multipul pe,s and dvt and dont receive dla or get any help am i entitled to it

seanthescone

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Breathe Easy Nottingham Central And District- congratulations

Congratulations to Breathe Easy Nottingham Central And District on their British Lung Foundations awards presented to them on Thursday Richard Cornish...

Congratulations to Breathe Easy Nottingham Central And District on their Briti...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Hi All Healthunlockders No work today-sick Ahhh

I called into work today and said ''I can't come to work today,I am really sick.Got a headache,stomache ache, legs are hurting and my COPD is playing up''. My...

I called into work today and said ''I can't come to work today,I am really sick....

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

20 Replies

DO STEM CELLS WORK FOR COPD

I KNOW SO FAR THEY WORK ON MICE IN THE UK, BUT ONLINE I HAVE READ THEY ARE USING THEM ABROAD FOR COPD , SO WHEN HERE , PLEASE

I KNOW SO FAR THEY WORK ON MICE IN THE UK, BUT ONLINE I HAVE READ THEY ARE USING...

banner

•11 years ago

7 Replies

have c-o-p-d for last 4years now this last month nasty cough in back of throat,has anyone any suggestions please,now getting annoyed with it

susiecue62

•11 years ago

13 Replies

canabas and a new trial

canabas you eat it and it soposed to help you,

latingirlshyp

•11 years ago

5 Replies

quitting smoking

hi all, i've been smoking for over 30 years & smoke around 40 a day :( YES i know i should quit but i just can't, i've no will power at all & my life is...

hi all, i've been smoking for over 30 years & smoke around 40 a day :( YES i kn...

lorraine66

•11 years ago

18 Replies

i have COPD get no help other than inhalers

hi all, i was told i had COPD a while ago after being told it was ashma for years..... i have had had spirographs & lung function tests but have not been told...

hi all, i was told i had COPD a while ago after being told it was ashma for year...

lorraine66

•11 years ago

14 Replies

why do i feel worse

not had a ciggie for a week now, but my breathlessness is worse, the slightest activity leaves me gasping, pllease tell me it gets easier lol

not had a ciggie for a week now, but my breathlessness is worse, the slightest a...

sesh123

•11 years ago

16 Replies

ive just been diagnosed with lung cancer

hi all just been given results today i have cancer although it was a shock it is what i expected i am a smoker have been for 20 + years, thankfully its not the...

hi all just been given results today i have cancer although it was a shock it is...

ganza37

•11 years ago

27 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2013

What is it ?

What do I know

Reminder Tinychat on Wednesday 16th January - Time Change.

Is this only a copd forum?

Healthy food

Hi all you Healthunlockders Weather it be ,or weather it ain't

Winter Weather Alerts

Snow

Your Daily Dose...

Where do I start finding info about emphysema and how I can best care for my mum

what help should i get from doctors nurses

Hi all Healthunlockders Wisdom!!!

Nothing's working

COPD

Just Diagnosed

advice

New to this blog, diagnosis 3 days ago

Beautiful Day

Great News but can I trust them........

I am looking to buy a portable oxygen concentrator. Can anyone suggest models, VFM ones etc etc. Thanks all for replies to previous Q's

i have copd,chronic bronchitis asthma multipul pe,s and dvt and dont receive dla or get any help am i entitled to it

Breathe Easy Nottingham Central And District- congratulations

Hi All Healthunlockders No work today-sick Ahhh

DO STEM CELLS WORK FOR COPD

have c-o-p-d for last 4years now this last month nasty cough in back of throat,has anyone any suggestions please,now getting annoyed with it

canabas and a new trial

quitting smoking

i have COPD get no help other than inhalers

why do i feel worse

ive just been diagnosed with lung cancer

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