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Breathe Easy Week!

Hi all, It's Breathe Easy Week this week! Groups across the country are taking part in events to raise awareness of lung disease and celebrate the good work...

Hi all, It's Breathe Easy Week this week! Groups across the country are takin...

BLFCommsTeam

•11 years ago

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Get Online@Home scheme

If anyone is in need of a computer or laptop, I have just spotted this latest scheme in conjunction with Microsoft - it may or may not be of any use to you,...

If anyone is in need of a computer or laptop, I have just spotted this latest sc...

scrobbitty

•11 years ago

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atos examination

i have copd emphysema ,chronic bronc,depression ,and on the top alcohol dependent,every time i go out i catch the cold specialty in the winter ,i stay at home...

i have copd emphysema ,chronic bronc,depression ,and on the top alcohol dependen...

123podmore

•11 years ago

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New GOLD update

I hope this works. This is from the copd uk and is the latest update on GOLD classifications for copd. I now need someone to translate parts of it for me!...

I hope this works. This is from the copd uk and is the latest update on GOLD ...

Lynne1955

•11 years ago

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My wife has had pneumonia twice in six months first left lung then now right lung this time more serious is this unusual she has copd

Hazpet

•11 years ago

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Is copd a seasonal disease ie. More weather determined?

cjmur

•11 years ago

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AND a jolly good morning.

Have my GP appointment this afternoon, have listed everything down with the help of you guys. I am not the loudest person on the planet and when feeling...

Have my GP appointment this afternoon, have listed everything down with the help...

Is4bell4

•11 years ago

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Personal Independent Payment

After sending in my first application for DLA some weeks back and being turned down, I decided to apply again following deterioration of my condition (EAA), a...

After sending in my first application for DLA some weeks back and being turned d...

Jayenne

•11 years ago

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Thank you ,thank you,thank you,thank you....................Richard

.................................................... Four big thank you's First of all a UGE BIG thank you to all of you who have so far read and commented on...

.................................................... Four big thank you's First...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Ho, hum. Part 2

It's Monday again. Wall to wall soaps. How can you have a decent conversation on a lung site when there is nobody there. I'm starting a new organisation called...

It's Monday again. Wall to wall soaps. How can you have a decent conversation on...

phillips1

•11 years ago

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GREAT NEWS TODAY NO TRANSPLANT FOR NOW,

Hi All, great news a lung transplant is not on the agenda at the moment between the Chest Consultant and the RA Consultant they are going to try and...

Hi All, great news a lung transplant is not on the agenda at the moment between ...

mattcass

•11 years ago

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Could do with a shoulder to cry on

Had my spirometry test on Friday still unsure what's the results mean then over the worms had a phone to be told a good friend of mine as got cancer debated...

Had my spirometry test on Friday still unsure what's the results mean then over ...

pamela67

•11 years ago

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public baths

Reading and replying to Kingofthecocktails post reminded me of having to go to the public baths .I lived in Bolton until I was 10 years old and despite having...

Reading and replying to Kingofthecocktails post reminded me of having to go to t...

laig

•11 years ago

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Blood tests

News update. According to my Useless Doctors office. I am not allowed to know what my blood results are except they are normal. I am not allowed to...

News update. According to my Useless Doctors office. I am not allowed to k...

gazath

•11 years ago

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Coughing but no phlegm?

I have this irritation in my throat every now and then and I cough and cough until I see stars and feel I am going to choke, then I have a sneezing fit. I...

I have this irritation in my throat every now and then and I cough and cough unt...

pollyjj

•11 years ago

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) information pack

Hello The BLF has produced a new information pack about OSA. What is the OSA pack The pack is formed of 3 parts; Part 1: What...

Hello The BLF has produced a new information pack about OSA. ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Shakes

Just lately my hands have started to shake usually accompanied with the start of a period of breathlessness has anyone else experienced this or is it just me?...

Just lately my hands have started to shake usually accompanied with the start o...

jandan

•11 years ago

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Dr Noel Baxter discusses COPD

For those who are unsure and have not yet been diagnosed professionally, Dr Noel Baxter offers some good advice on the subject:...

For those who are unsure and have not yet been diagnosed professionally, Dr Noel...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hiatus hernia

Iv had a hiatus hernia and asthma for quite a while,however lately iv noticed my chest can b a it tight,contacted Blf helpline ,they said as my peak flow and...

Iv had a hiatus hernia and asthma for quite a while,however lately iv noticed my...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Have c.o.p.d. on ventolin 200 seretide 500 and spiriva and I can't cough anything up and my chest is always tight .

rick1

•11 years ago

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Always entrancing - things children say!

These have done the rounds before. I'd like to think they are genuine, but someone, somewhere has a lovely mind. 7 Reasons Not To Mess With Children...

These have done the rounds before. I'd like to think they are genuine, but some...

wowsa

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Celibacy

What is Celibacy? Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition imposed by circumstances. While attending a Marriage Weekend, my wife and I...

What is Celibacy? Celibacy can be a choice in life, or a condition imposed...

phillips1

•11 years ago

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The nhs finished me in December because of my ill health

I put in for my pension on ill health grounds,Im 53yrs old with copd also depression and anxiety and got refused,can anybody help??????...

I put in for my pension on ill health grounds,Im 53yrs old with copd also depres...

jerry1960

•11 years ago

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Holidays for less able

I have just spent a five day holiday in Worthing, to spite the bonus of gorgeous sunshine, the area is ideal for those who are less mobile due to what ever...

I have just spent a five day holiday in Worthing, to spite the bonus of gorgeous...

katieoxo60

•11 years ago

14 Replies

calorie count

Does anyone know which drink besides water has the least calories, ie tea or squash for instance?

Does anyone know which drink besides water has the least calories, ie tea or squ...

katieoxo60

•11 years ago

10 Replies

DLA

Well that's DLA forms filled in with the help of Strood Community Project, thanks very much to them. Not holding out much hope of success though. Kim xxx

Well that's DLA forms filled in with the help of Strood Community Project, thank...

kimmy59

•11 years ago

19 Replies

No wheeze and the little white sticks

Sandra have i missed this weeks update? I hope you are still doing well and Pamela. Gail

Sandra have i missed this weeks update? I hope you are still doing well and Pame...

laig

•11 years ago

3 Replies

A SPECIAL PRAYER

A SPECIAL PRAYER Every single evening As I'm lying here in bed, This tiny little Prayer Keeps running through my head: God bless all...

A SPECIAL PRAYER Every single evening As I'm lying here in bed, T...

ginachron

•11 years ago

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Interesting chat with respiratory nurse.

Had my first meeting with this lady yesterday. She explained the figures after the tests and also took a sputum sample - so they can make sure the antibiotics...

Had my first meeting with this lady yesterday. She explained the figures after t...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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worried sick waiting for outcome of atos and the decison maker

Helo I am losing my mind very quickly as I am worried out of my mind as I am waiting to hear from the DWP about my claim for ESA in the support group. I am i...

Helo I am losing my mind very quickly as I am worried out of my mind as I am wa...

vangellis

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2013

Breathe Easy Week!

Get Online@Home scheme

atos examination

New GOLD update

My wife has had pneumonia twice in six months first left lung then now right lung this time more serious is this unusual she has copd

Is copd a seasonal disease ie. More weather determined?

AND a jolly good morning.

Personal Independent Payment

Thank you ,thank you,thank you,thank you....................Richard

Ho, hum. Part 2

GREAT NEWS TODAY NO TRANSPLANT FOR NOW,

Could do with a shoulder to cry on

public baths

Blood tests

Coughing but no phlegm?

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) information pack

Shakes

Dr Noel Baxter discusses COPD

Hiatus hernia

Have c.o.p.d. on ventolin 200 seretide 500 and spiriva and I can't cough anything up and my chest is always tight .

Always entrancing - things children say!

Celibacy

The nhs finished me in December because of my ill health

Holidays for less able

calorie count

DLA

No wheeze and the little white sticks

A SPECIAL PRAYER

Interesting chat with respiratory nurse.

worried sick waiting for outcome of atos and the decison maker

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