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Do you think you may need in flight oxygen?

Are you considering a holiday this year , flying (in an airplane hahahaaaa) then this article may be of some help to you....

Are you considering a holiday this year , flying (in an airplane hahahaaaa) then...

PollyP

•11 years ago

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COPD/Severe Post Nasal Drip

Does anyone suffer from a very severe post nasal drip and experience the following (gross I know but fact) - So much PND that it drops down airways to stomach...

Does anyone suffer from a very severe post nasal drip and experience the followi...

carolg1

•11 years ago

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Cost?

I have been on home oxygen 24/7 for a few weeks now which has helped enormously. For mobility I have portable cylinders. At the flow rate required each...

I have been on home oxygen 24/7 for a few weeks now which has helped enormously....

harmonica

•11 years ago

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Asthma or Copd or both?

I was diagnosed with occasional asthma, several years ago, only came on now and again; Then two years ago diagnosed with COPD, and was very recently an...

I was diagnosed with occasional asthma, several years ago, only came on now and ...

dirose

•11 years ago

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My 34yr old wife has recently been told she has COPD!!!

I am a 42yr old ex-squaddie and we have recently found out my 34yr old wife (mother of 3) has been diagnosed with COPD following her being hospitalised for 18...

I am a 42yr old ex-squaddie and we have recently found out my 34yr old wife (mot...

glync

•11 years ago

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Oxygen Use/Airenergy

Has anyone sufferering with severe COPD and Emphysema ever used or heard wether airenergy machines are any good any info please. thanks

Has anyone sufferering with severe COPD and Emphysema ever used or heard wether ...

carolg1

•11 years ago

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Oxygen use at home (silly question) maybe I have just started using oxygen at home

It is the small cylinder that you use when moving around, that just releases oxygen when you breath in, I know on all the leaflets its definitely no smoking...

It is the small cylinder that you use when moving around, that just releases oxy...

carolg1

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Advice please.

I have mild to moderate COPD and PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhocis?). The last time my husband and I went abroad I landed up in a clinic in Palma. I...

I have mild to moderate COPD and PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhocis?). The last ti...

wowsa

•11 years ago

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I was diagnosed with COPD last week:-

I was prescribed Spiriva, but read the contra indications, and as I have only one kidney I am reluctant to take this medication until I discuss this with my GP...

I was prescribed Spiriva, but read the contra indications, and as I have only on...

Dedalus

•11 years ago

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Muscle strength

Do any of you happen to suffer from muscle weakness due to COPD. i exercise regularly but still suffer bouts of muscle weakness / cramps

Do any of you happen to suffer from muscle weakness due to COPD. i exercise regu...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi Healthunlockders So far today!!!!!

DEAR GOD So far today I am,I am doing alright. I have not gossiped lost my temper been greedy grumpy nasty selfish or self indulgent. I have...

DEAR GOD So far today I am,I am doing alright. I have not gossiped lost m...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Stuck in the snow(now gone)

Went into the town to buy some cat litter (heavy). I managed to get it on the buggy, and was careful to avoid any problems with the snow until I came to a...

Went into the town to buy some cat litter (heavy). I managed to get it on the b...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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The bonus for not smoking

I have always struggled to keep my weight at a reasonable level, 5'6" and positively porky if I hit 8 1/2 stones. Shocker and I assume the stopping...

I have always struggled to keep my weight at a reasonable level, 5'6" and positi...

Katlover

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Hydrotherapy

Has anyone tried this and does it help? I used to love going to the pool every week but it is too difficult and cold now and I do miss a gentle swim. Thought...

Has anyone tried this and does it help? I used to love going to the pool every w...

kris123

•11 years ago

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Vegetable patch

I am considering growing some veg in our little patch we have not used ever since the children were at home. It would not be a lot only a helping hand with...

I am considering growing some veg in our little patch we have not used ever sinc...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Coping with sinusitis

I used to suffer from excrutiating sinusitis. I cut down on dairy foods .Use soya milk in cereals, mild cheese, and butter as a treat now and then. I use...

I used to suffer from excrutiating sinusitis. I cut down on dairy foods .Use so...

boadicea

•11 years ago

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The menu

A late night last night, so a late start this morning. We had a great time and the menu was: Starter: antipasti with olive breads Main: Jamie Oliver's...

A late night last night, so a late start this morning. We had a great time and t...

Lynne1955

•11 years ago

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Physio pay back!

After a very hard workout in the hospital gym with a brilliant young physio terrorist called Lora, she decided to push me back in the wheel chair by the...

After a very hard workout in the hospital gym with a brilliant young physio terr...

dall05

•11 years ago

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If you live abroad can you claim disability allowance in the UK please advise . thank you. C. Campion

hotspot

•11 years ago

23 Replies

CO2 retention

Hi All, I too have only just been told that I am a CO2 retainer! No instruction on how to deal with it though. Mine involves terrible headaches and not sure...

Hi All, I too have only just been told that I am a CO2 retainer! No instruction ...

samjo

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Hi all Healthunlockders It happened at 65!!! Yes 65!!!

You've got to believe this. There is lots of new technology regarding fertility nowadays.A 65 year old friend of mine was able to give birth. When she was...

You've got to believe this. There is lots of new technology regarding fertili...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Parrots

I have an african grey parrot I love dearly, she is a tonic, and makes me laugh and cry! So is she bad for my COPD then??

I have an african grey parrot I love dearly, she is a tonic, and makes me laugh ...

dirose

•11 years ago

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Come dine with me

Tonight my step daughter and her boyfriend are coming and staying over. He loves cooking (more than she does) so we are having a sort of come dine with me. We...

Tonight my step daughter and her boyfriend are coming and staying over. He loves...

Lynne1955

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Hello everyone

I was diagnosed with COPD about 5 years ago and on further investigation was also found to have bronchiectasis . In 2011 I had about 9 exacerbations and last...

I was diagnosed with COPD about 5 years ago and on further investigation was als...

coffalot

•11 years ago

23 Replies

good response re OSA campaign

My AM here in Wales is raising the question to the Welsh government to determine action being taken to improve the awareness and treatment of OSA in Wales.

My AM here in Wales is raising the question to the Welsh government to determine...

Hidden

•11 years ago

10 Replies

A Bit Of A Scare

My OH was diagnosed with copd just over a year ago. He has had this cough since I met him 5 years ago which can often leave him struggling to catch his breath....

My OH was diagnosed with copd just over a year ago. He has had this cough since ...

MeJust

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Are there any clinical trials in the UK with regard to Stem cell treatment and IPF?

Johnhllew

•11 years ago

5 Replies

I am 85 male .

I am an 85 year old male and just found out that the reason i have been gradually getting weaker is the dreaded COPD. I think it was because I was a carer for...

I am an 85 year old male and just found out that the reason i have been graduall...

DNOM

•11 years ago

32 Replies

LORAZEPAM TABLETS AND ORAMORPH

HAS ANYONE TAKEN ANY OF THE ABOVE FOR COPD,WENT TO HOSPITAL WEDNESDAY AND PUT ON AMBULATORY OXYGEN, BUT WAS ALSO TOLD I COULD USE ABOVE INSTEAD ,HAS ANYBODY...

HAS ANYONE TAKEN ANY OF THE ABOVE FOR COPD,WENT TO HOSPITAL WEDNESDAY AND PUT ON...

susiecue62

•11 years ago

6 Replies

I have been offered a mask and pump for sleep apnea can anyone tell me if the pump is noisy at night

coughcake

•11 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for January 2013

Do you think you may need in flight oxygen?

COPD/Severe Post Nasal Drip

Cost?

Asthma or Copd or both?

My 34yr old wife has recently been told she has COPD!!!

Oxygen Use/Airenergy

Oxygen use at home (silly question) maybe I have just started using oxygen at home

Advice please.

I was diagnosed with COPD last week:-

Muscle strength

Hi Healthunlockders So far today!!!!!

Stuck in the snow(now gone)

The bonus for not smoking

Hydrotherapy

Vegetable patch

Coping with sinusitis

The menu

Physio pay back!

If you live abroad can you claim disability allowance in the UK please advise . thank you. C. Campion

CO2 retention

Hi all Healthunlockders It happened at 65!!! Yes 65!!!

Parrots

Come dine with me

Hello everyone

good response re OSA campaign

A Bit Of A Scare

Are there any clinical trials in the UK with regard to Stem cell treatment and IPF?

I am 85 male .

LORAZEPAM TABLETS AND ORAMORPH

I have been offered a mask and pump for sleep apnea can anyone tell me if the pump is noisy at night

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