Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

55,270 members • 66,033 posts

All posts for March 2013

Should I be chasing them

On the 15th Feb I saw my respiratory nurse for an assessment as my breathing was getting worse, she said she would arrange a walk test, a lung function test...

On the 15th Feb I saw my respiratory nurse for an assessment as my breathing was...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Looking forward to a good Easter

Hi. Madam and I are very excited as we have our youngest son Tom, his wife and our beautiful granddaughter, 16 months old, to stay for a week. Tom's is in...

Hi. Madam and I are very excited as we have our youngest son Tom, his wife and ...

Baldie

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Is it safe to take Ventolin 2 puffs 4 times a day ? On no other medication for Emphysema.

miren

•11 years ago

34 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

ARDS

In 2011 I had swine flu which resulted in ARDS and was assured this is rare and a one off event. I've just left hospital following another bout of ARDS caused...

In 2011 I had swine flu which resulted in ARDS and was assured this is rare and ...

frose

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Good for a laugh

Hi everyone and Happy Easter once again. Whilst preparing some chocolate and pecan brownies at about 6pm last night I washed up a mug which broke in the...

Hi everyone and Happy Easter once again. Whilst preparing some chocolate and pe...

lizziec1

•11 years ago

26 Replies

Profile pic,how to change please!!

Have tried 4 times to post this,fingers crossed this time! My last pic 'shrunk' don't know why,lol.I am on a I pad now,last time on laptop.Is this why I am...

Have tried 4 times to post this,fingers crossed this time! My last pic 'shrunk' ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Went to see Consultant to find out if anything could help me.

Hi all. I went to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge today for an appointment with my consultant to find out if they can do anything to improve my COPD. First...

Hi all. I went to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge today for an appointment wi...

Lupie

•11 years ago

27 Replies

"Dr First" scheme

Has anyone experience of this? My surgery is about to introduce it. You phone the surgery, the receptionist gives you a time-slot when the GP will phone you,...

Has anyone experience of this? My surgery is about to introduce it. You phone th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

28 Replies

Assesment Results Update Dall05

Hi everyone, My dad is home with us again after four days of tests at the QE. I am very pleased to say that he has been accepted for transplantation and is...

Hi everyone, My dad is home with us again after four days of tests at the QE....

donkeyonthehorizon

•11 years ago

18 Replies

I am new to the site and have COPD is Cardiff the only centre using the valve technique

hughiem

•11 years ago

11 Replies

I don't believe it

Last week I wrote about the delights of Atos and their wonderful work capability assessment, (note the hint of sarcasm ). Well the dreaded brown envelope...

Last week I wrote about the delights of Atos and their wonderful work capability...

Poppin

•11 years ago

18 Replies

WELCOME TO MY HOUSE ----------RULES Oh ee ha ha ha

************* I live hear you don't. ************* If you don't want dog hairs on your clothes,stay off the furniture. ************* My parents like me a lot...

************* I live hear you don't. ************* If you don't want dog hairs ...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

11 Replies

HUMIDIFIER

Can anyone give me any first hand advice regarding a humidifier? I'm thinking of buying one as I've read somewhere that too dry an atmosphere in the home can...

Can anyone give me any first hand advice regarding a humidifier? I'm thinking o...

libby7827

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Asthma

Went out today after a fortnight indoors because of the cold,went to bus stop ,got off at my Bus stop chest already felt tight ,took refuge in a...

Went out today after a fortnight indoors because of the cold,went to bus stop ,g...

Hidden

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Lidl Voucher

Free Voucher to use at Lidl Friday or Saturday this week. Value £5.00 if you spend over £35.00. You do not need to be a Facebook user to get this. Click on...

Free Voucher to use at Lidl Friday or Saturday this week. Value £5.00 if you spe...

johnwr

•11 years ago

An Alternative View

I have seen a few posts about members being dissatisfied with their GPs. I am so sorry that some of you seem to have uncaring Doctors. Personally, my...

I have seen a few posts about members being dissatisfied with their GPs. I am s...

Pepsicoley

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Joke

A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there is sex after death. Their biggest fear was that there was no...

A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the othe...

Hidden

•11 years ago

8 Replies

new to this

Hi folks, just joined this site so not really sure whats what, I have end stage copd and on oxygen 15 hours a day and have just realised i can be...

Hi folks, just joined this site so not really sure whats what, I ha...

barryc

•11 years ago

18 Replies

STEROIDS AND HAIR LOSS

Last year, before we found out there was a Community Matron, our GP was dishing out steroids to my husband as if there was no tomorrow as my husband could not...

Last year, before we found out there was a Community Matron, our GP was dishing ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Asthma and Vapour Rubs

Hi everyone, Last time I saw the practice nurse for spirometry she said that asthmatics shouldn't use Vapour rubs like Vicks on their chestif they have a...

Hi everyone, Last time I saw the practice nurse for spirometry she said that ...

littlecamelia

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Welcome pack update.

Thankyou Bryony and Mark my welcome pack finally arived yesterday afternoon, we don't have a morning delivery, also thnks for the phone calls to check that it...

Thankyou Bryony and Mark my welcome pack finally arived yesterday afternoon, we ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

For all you Easter Bunnies

Its 7.30 am and I am fine..... in bed with bucket load of tea and laptop and a nicotine pill - whoopee doooo! Which brings me to the point on April 8th it...

Its 7.30 am and I am fine..... in bed with bucket load of tea and laptop and a n...

lizziec1

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Bald

When I was young, I was bald. Then my hair grew. Then I started thinking, and my hair grew faster, and wavier. Many years later, my thoughts turned radical...

When I was young, I was bald. Then my hair grew. Then I started thinking, and ...

johnwr

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Smoking - COPD

I used to wonder when walking why is everyone ahead of me. I did notice I was a bit breathless but took no notice. I admit I loved my cigs and smoked up to 30...

I used to wonder when walking why is everyone ahead of me. I did notice I was a ...

icanbreath

•11 years ago

47 Replies

Alwayssmiling(the judge).Rules for her proposed poetry competition for all HealthUnlockders

.....................................Alwayssmiling's poetry competition ................................................Rules and prizes. ..... All entries...

.....................................Alwayssmiling's poetry competition ..........

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

82 Replies

Most unhelpful comment from your doctor?

It can't just be me, I'm sure others have had a less than useful comment from their GP. To date these two come to mind. At the beginning of investigations...

It can't just be me, I'm sure others have had a less than useful comment from th...

SeasideSusie

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Can you REMEMBER WHEN?,HealthUnlocders

REMEMBER WHEN: All the girls had ugly gym slips. It took five minutes for the TV to warm up. Nearly everyones Mum was home when the kids got home from...

REMEMBER WHEN: All the girls had ugly gym slips. It took five minutes for ...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

37 Replies

Perfenidone and IPF.

I've just heard that the drug has been approved. Depending on the post code lottery, if you meet certain criteria it could be available in a couple of months....

I've just heard that the drug has been approved. Depending on the post code lott...

Flatman5

•11 years ago

7 Replies

nebulisers

can someone help please.i was, and am very sob.... on ambulatory 02. stats drop to 80 off 02, i was given salbutamol nebs which helped, but i have had to...

can someone help please.i was, and am very sob.... on ambulatory 02. stats drop...

maruth

•11 years ago

10 Replies

A sneeky peak at my doctor notes!!! wish I didn't.

I was at the doctrs thisafternoon regarding my eye infection, had a chat-given cream and refered to Hospital tomorrow for special check up. My notes were on...

I was at the doctrs thisafternoon regarding my eye infection, had a chat-given c...

1968

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2013

Should I be chasing them

Looking forward to a good Easter

Is it safe to take Ventolin 2 puffs 4 times a day ? On no other medication for Emphysema.

ARDS

Good for a laugh

Profile pic,how to change please!!

Went to see Consultant to find out if anything could help me.

"Dr First" scheme

Assesment Results Update Dall05

I am new to the site and have COPD is Cardiff the only centre using the valve technique

I don't believe it

WELCOME TO MY HOUSE ----------RULES Oh ee ha ha ha

HUMIDIFIER

Asthma

Lidl Voucher

An Alternative View

Joke

new to this

STEROIDS AND HAIR LOSS

Asthma and Vapour Rubs

Welcome pack update.

For all you Easter Bunnies

Bald

Smoking - COPD

Alwayssmiling(the judge).Rules for her proposed poetry competition for all HealthUnlockders

Most unhelpful comment from your doctor?

Can you REMEMBER WHEN?,HealthUnlocders

Perfenidone and IPF.

nebulisers

A sneeky peak at my doctor notes!!! wish I didn't.

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Question 3, What would stop you from engaging with this type of support network (tick all that apply)

Topics

Archive