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Thank you

I want to thank everybody for all of the helpful and encouraging comments. It really does help

I want to thank everybody for all of the helpful and encouraging comments. It re...

Polly63

•12 years ago

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Lung Operation

Although I haven't written anything in my blog for sometime, I am sill struggling with my COPD or rather my short of breath which is coming more detrimental....

Although I haven't written anything in my blog for sometime, I am sill strugglin...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Not sure about COPD

First blog so here goes, I am 54 and an ex-smoker, gave up 26years ago. Last August experienced breahlessness and went to A&E, was given steroids and inhaler,...

First blog so here goes, I am 54 and an ex-smoker, gave up 26years ago. Last Aug...

Knitternan

•12 years ago

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A frog walks into a bank and croaks, "I'd like a loan, please!" The teller says, "You will have to see our loan officer, Patty Black." The frog hops over to...

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dantredan

•12 years ago

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Travel Insurance - anyone know of any company willing to insure oxygen dependent travellers.....?

I am being optimistic ; especially as my friends have fundraised to buy me a portable oxygen concentrator in that I would love to be able to make it to my...

I am being optimistic ; especially as my friends have fundraised to buy me a por...

iamu

•12 years ago

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I have not smoked for over 4 weeks

I have copd, I spent 2 weeks in hospital attached to bipartisan etc, discharged Xmas eve. I am only taking mucodyne and sere tide and spitiva. I do feel...

I have copd, I spent 2 weeks in hospital attached to bipartisan etc, discharged ...

Polly63

•12 years ago

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nicky

HI everyone, I am new on this forum I have copd, I have been reading the forum for a little while now and decided to join you all.

HI everyone, I am new on this forum I have copd, I have been reading the forum...

nicky2349

•12 years ago

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My day

I was working today, and on the whole it went well. BUT, I travelled there by train, all fine, and had arranged to meet someone at the station (in Crewe)...

I was working today, and on the whole it went well. BUT, I travelled there by...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

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Has anyone heard of or used Serrapeptase to aid their daily life

I have Emphysema.../ COPD.. 18 years and of late I keep hearing about "Serrapeptase" and the possibilities that it may ease the condition. I am aware of...

I have Emphysema.../ COPD.. 18 years and of late I keep hearing about "Serrap...

ladydi

•12 years ago

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Hi all Healthunlockders. Friendship !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Friendship is not about Who you've known the longest It's about who walked into your life said''I'm here for you'' and PROVED IT. Richard Cornish...

Friendship is not about Who you've known the longest It's about who walked int...

KingoftheCocktails

•12 years ago

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pneumothorax and flying

Is there anyone out there who has been on a long haul flight after surgery for a pneumothorax?

Is there anyone out there who has been on a long haul flight after surgery for a...

shhheils

•12 years ago

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What a Great Day (thanks to zoee) ref: love nature

Thanks to Zoee!! and the love nature video she put on her blog. After watching the short video I felt inspired to do something outdoors and take in a little of...

Thanks to Zoee!! and the love nature video she put on her blog. After watching t...

dall05

•12 years ago

12 Replies

GP Out-Of-Hours Services run by Private Companies

Hi All, Have a look at this: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/GP-out-of-hours I've just signed a petition to demand a proper investigation into what's...

Hi All, Have a look at this: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/GP-out-of-hours...

Bronch1noGO

•12 years ago

8 Replies

I lost my job

Hi all. Having suffered with severe emphysema now for 3 years.and experiencing excacerbations at the beginning of last year.i had to take time off of work....

Hi all. Having suffered with severe emphysema now for 3 years.and experiencing ...

Fantasy3

•12 years ago

9 Replies

is there anyone who cares for one of their parents

alrighttreacle

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Clearing out day

We have a large loft above the garage, can't get in there full to the door. We have one pile to be burnt, 1 pile for the tip, one pile for the charity shop and...

We have a large loft above the garage, can't get in there full to the door. We h...

libbygood

•12 years ago

7 Replies

is it easy to get an oxygen concentrator abroad say spain,tenerife etc,if so does anyone know any contact details.thanks, arlene1

pam123

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Sale - Buy your christmas cards for 2013.

Good Morning Everybody I hope everyone is well. If you are after a bargain then you can buy BLF christmas cards up to 70% off the price. See below for...

Good Morning Everybody I hope everyone is well. If you are after a bargain...

Jo_BLFHelpline

British Lung Foundation•12 years ago

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Nebulising saline directly before sputum sample - does this effect the sample?

Every time I do a sputum sample (unless it's asked for at clinic or GP's surgery) I always nebulise a bronchodilator followed by physio, so I can get sample...

Every time I do a sputum sample (unless it's asked for at clinic or GP's surgery...

cofdrop-UK

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Is it possible to lose weight while taking 20mg of prednisolone (steroids) daily?

dall05

•12 years ago

28 Replies

does anyone have any side effects from symbacort or spiriva? my husband has a tingling & bloating in his tummy.

He eats well but has lost 30 lbsHe eats well but has lost 30 lbs.

perky77

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Steroids

Any idea how long you carry on taking alendronic acid and calcium tablets after you've stopped taking steroids? Thànks.

Any idea how long you carry on taking alendronic acid and calcium tablets after ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

10 Replies

OH DEAR! Hi Healthunlockders ,please don't laugh about my SHINGLES

Those of us who spend much time in the Doctors's should appreciate this! Doesn't it seem thar Doctor's are running their practices like assembly lines....

Those of us who spend much time in the Doctors's should appreciate this! Doesn't...

KingoftheCocktails

•12 years ago

42 Replies

Will I ......

Get through winter without an infection. Who knows. I do my best with food, exercise and avoiding ill people. But, from tomorrow, I will be on trains about...

Get through winter without an infection. Who knows. I do my best with food, e...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

11 Replies

DLA / PIP

Found this on a lung site and thought that it might help people to get their heads around the subject - it has certainly helped me. "i have nicked this from...

Found this on a lung site and thought that it might help people to get their hea...

Easybreather

•12 years ago

5 Replies

12podmore

i have COPD emphysima bront,i clam disability ,i can't go to work ,i stragle to go to town one in fourth night , i do live alone,,God help as

i have COPD emphysima bront,i clam disability ,i can't go to work ,i stragle to ...

123podmore

•12 years ago

6 Replies

No yellow gunk

After sixteen months of coughing up yellow/green/brown rubbish, my consultant decided to try colistimethate (comolycin) he was not over confident as I have...

After sixteen months of coughing up yellow/green/brown rubbish, my consultant de...

moneal

•12 years ago

5 Replies

travelling and insurance

have been too nervous to travel since 2011, frightened of getting ill and getting stuck with a whopping bill. Have phoned up a couple of places, but they...

have been too nervous to travel since 2011, frightened of getting ill and gettin...

zoebp

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Helpline cant thank you enough!

Just spoke to vicky such a lovely helpful person. Gave me some very useful information and advise on what tests I should be having ect feel a lot more in...

Just spoke to vicky such a lovely helpful person. Gave me some very useful infor...

smokefree1

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Tai Chi

Since I've been on medication for COPD, my balance has not been as good as it used to be. My GP says that is probably the Spiriva, but nothing to worry about....

Since I've been on medication for COPD, my balance has not been as good as it us...

Lynne1955

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2013

Thank you

Lung Operation

Not sure about COPD

More Medicine!!

Travel Insurance - anyone know of any company willing to insure oxygen dependent travellers.....?

I have not smoked for over 4 weeks

nicky

My day

Has anyone heard of or used Serrapeptase to aid their daily life

Hi all Healthunlockders. Friendship !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

pneumothorax and flying

What a Great Day (thanks to zoee) ref: love nature

GP Out-Of-Hours Services run by Private Companies

I lost my job

is there anyone who cares for one of their parents

Clearing out day

is it easy to get an oxygen concentrator abroad say spain,tenerife etc,if so does anyone know any contact details.thanks, arlene1

Sale - Buy your christmas cards for 2013.

Nebulising saline directly before sputum sample - does this effect the sample?

Is it possible to lose weight while taking 20mg of prednisolone (steroids) daily?

does anyone have any side effects from symbacort or spiriva? my husband has a tingling & bloating in his tummy.

Steroids

OH DEAR! Hi Healthunlockders ,please don't laugh about my SHINGLES

Will I ......

DLA / PIP

12podmore

No yellow gunk

travelling and insurance

Helpline cant thank you enough!

Tai Chi

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