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New York Thankyou

Hi thanks to everybody who replied to my holiday blog flight was great paid insurance 150 walked everywhere in New York for miles done it now and glad I did...

Hi thanks to everybody who replied to my holiday blog flight was great paid insu...

elly1

•11 years ago

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Healthy diet for a COPD sufferer?

Any advice on a 'good' diet for my husband who has COPD and is on oxygen 24/7. He also takes warfarin which means he should not eat certain things. I have...

Any advice on a 'good' diet for my husband who has COPD and is on oxygen 24/7. ...

jeanghost

•11 years ago

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I want to holiday in the US but need information on how to get oxygen supplied for the whole of my stay.Any info would be welcome.

winthrop

•11 years ago

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Flying with copd

Has anyone done a long haul flight with serve copd ? My mum want to see my sister in Texas she is have a hypoxic challenge test in 2 wks but I have been...

Has anyone done a long haul flight with serve copd ? My mum want to see my siste...

Hales0209

•11 years ago

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Its bad when post man rags your valentine card

So you think you didn't get one :))

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Zephyr valve for COPD patients.

Did anyone see East Midlands today at 6:30 this evening? About half way through the programme they did a feature on a new procedure being trialled at Kings...

Did anyone see East Midlands today at 6:30 this evening? About half way through...

warwickstag

•11 years ago

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Hi I have just been diagnosed with copd (Thursday) and have got a seretide 250 inhaler which i have to use twice a day smoked for 45yrs.

finding all of this quite scarey threw the cigarettes in bucket as soon as i left the surgery breathing not to bad can anyone tell me when the inhaler kicks in...

finding all of this quite scarey threw the cigarettes in bucket as soon as i lef...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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When to have a Spiro done

I was diagnosed COPD back in October 2011, the 6th to be precise. I have not had a spiro done since then and wondered if I should have one done anytime...

I was diagnosed COPD back in October 2011, the 6th to be precise. I have not...

Ozzygirl64

•11 years ago

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Why has my breathing improved.

Normally my heart rate is close to 120 unless I have been at rest for quite some time ie nodded off and my sat between 92 and 94 this is on oxy. When I find it...

Normally my heart rate is close to 120 unless I have been at rest for quite some...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hi all HealthUnlockders Growing up isn't what it used to be, is it?

Memories with your children or grandchildren. Don't blame me if they burst out laughing. MEMORIES from a friend. My Dad is cleaning out my grandmother's...

Memories with your children or grandchildren. Don't blame me if they burst out...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Asthma

My friend of 65 was diagnosedwith mild asthma a few months ago,she's had a chest inf lately but is on the mend ,she constantly worries about her peak flow...

My friend of 65 was diagnosedwith mild asthma a few months ago,she's had a ches...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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A definitive answer

There is constant mention of peak flow in COPD diagnosis or treatment can we have a definitive answer as my respiratory nurse tells me they are for Asthma only.

There is constant mention of peak flow in COPD diagnosis or treatment can we hav...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Knock, knock,

Is that spring tapping on the door? or are we being a bit to eager?

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Respiratory Nurse update

Hi I am back from my assessment with the Respiratory Nurse she is someone I know as she is on the same Breathe Easy Committee. The start was not too good,...

Hi I am back from my assessment with the Respiratory Nurse she is someone I know...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

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Here comes the sun!

Oh what a joy it was yesterday to get out in the fresh air and be able to sit at an outdoor cafe in the warm sunshine. I was surprised how warm the February...

Oh what a joy it was yesterday to get out in the fresh air and be able to sit at...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Frightening day yesterday

Hubby has another chest infection, I thought a short trip to the shops would make him feel a bit brighter, well his driving became erratic and he nearly...

Hubby has another chest infection, I thought a short trip to the shops would mak...

SecondLife

•11 years ago

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Isn't it strange

Isn't it strange, I can walk a kilometre without too much breathlessness, but when making a meal or doing the washing up, I quickly get out of breath. I...

Isn't it strange, I can walk a kilometre without too much breathlessness, but wh...

martin1945

•11 years ago

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C.O.P.D. AND HEART

I have C.O.P.D. the last time I had an exacerbation was 18mths ago,I was rushed straight to RESUS because of the strain on my heart. They booked me a bed in...

I have C.O.P.D. the last time I had an exacerbation was 18mths ago,I was rushed ...

paijejo

•11 years ago

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Shops

Yesterday me and the wive went to look at carpets and with in two min i had to go strait out side as i found i could not breath .And the same again went in and...

Yesterday me and the wive went to look at carpets and with in two min i had to g...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I have C.O.P.D.,and I have recently been diagnosed with very high hypertension, it was189/108,does one make the other any worse?.

paijejo

•11 years ago

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Turkish Bath or Sauna ..... Did those good few years ago know benefits of cooking your beanzs

Is steam good at removing mucus last time i had steaming bath a could not breath :p

Is steam good at removing mucus last time i had steaming bath a could not breath...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Found some more info

Hi all I found this by accident and learnt something .... I like to know what I have.. No cures ... explanation of what COPD actually is, which I've not come...

Hi all I found this by accident and learnt something .... I like to know what I...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Puns for Educated (?) Minds..................Hi HealthUnlockders

How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. Venison for dinner again?..........Oh,deer! A cartoonist was found dead in his home.Details are sketchy. I used to...

How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. Venison for dinner again?..........Oh,...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Carers UK information for carers groups and conferences

Carers UK are running a conference on The State Of Caring, offering subsidised places to carers:...

Carers UK are running a conference on The State Of Caring, offering subsidised p...

Hidden

•11 years ago

Respiratory Nurse

Have an appointment at 9am tomorrow with the Respiratory Nurse for an assessment. I have been getting more breathless when trying to do things in the house,...

Have an appointment at 9am tomorrow with the Respiratory Nurse for an assessment...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

13 Replies

COPD diagnosed 1 year ago but got much worse 4 months ago

I recently had a 6 min walking test to see whether I was suitable for the pulminory rehab. I had to stop a few times but when complete my oxygen level was 93%...

I recently had a 6 min walking test to see whether I was suitable for the pulmin...

Nannypat1947

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Update on my infection

Hi everybody, well I am feeling a lot better this week, the two lots of antibiotics and steriods seem to be working, But advice please, should I ring my...

Hi everybody, well I am feeling a lot better this week, the two lots of antibiot...

meike

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Crime Scene

Part of the asking why me has brought this explanation is this right or only frightening smokers into quitting taking a rain check on that sharing without...

Part of the asking why me has brought this explanation is this right or only fri...

Relic

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Here's Good One BLF

Black Bits In Jelly Round Balls U Cough Up Am Confused ..... Is It Calcified Granuloma And Can It Be Mistaken For Emphysema Or Is It One Of The Same Conditions...

Black Bits In Jelly Round Balls U Cough Up Am Confused ..... Is It Calcified Gra...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

If its not one thing its the other NOVAL CORONAVIRUS keep your germs to yourself

Is there know end to how bad one's condition can get :p http://www.decodedscience.com/coronavirus-new-deadly-sars-like-virus-spreads/25830/2

Is there know end to how bad one's condition can get :p http://www.decoded...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2013

New York Thankyou

Healthy diet for a COPD sufferer?

I want to holiday in the US but need information on how to get oxygen supplied for the whole of my stay.Any info would be welcome.

Flying with copd

Its bad when post man rags your valentine card

Zephyr valve for COPD patients.

Hi I have just been diagnosed with copd (Thursday) and have got a seretide 250 inhaler which i have to use twice a day smoked for 45yrs.

When to have a Spiro done

Why has my breathing improved.

Hi all HealthUnlockders Growing up isn't what it used to be, is it?

Asthma

A definitive answer

Knock, knock,

Respiratory Nurse update

Here comes the sun!

Frightening day yesterday

Isn't it strange

C.O.P.D. AND HEART

Shops

I have C.O.P.D.,and I have recently been diagnosed with very high hypertension, it was189/108,does one make the other any worse?.

Turkish Bath or Sauna ..... Did those good few years ago know benefits of cooking your beanzs

Found some more info

Puns for Educated (?) Minds..................Hi HealthUnlockders

Carers UK information for carers groups and conferences

Respiratory Nurse

COPD diagnosed 1 year ago but got much worse 4 months ago

Update on my infection

Crime Scene

Here's Good One BLF

If its not one thing its the other NOVAL CORONAVIRUS keep your germs to yourself

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