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Daily Laughter Wednesday

Daily Laughter Wednesday Happy Wednesday to you all Berwick xxxx An old lady was standing at the rail of the cruise ship holding her hat so that the...

Daily Laughter Wednesday Happy Wednesday to you all Berwick xxxx An old l...

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•11 years ago

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I'M OFF TO REHAB YES YES YES!

I had my assessment for PR and I start on August 15 for 14 weeks twice a week. The two nurses were lovely and we had a laugh! I did a 6 minute walk test where...

I had my assessment for PR and I start on August 15 for 14 weeks twice a week. ...

hufferpuffer

•11 years ago

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Azithromycin for Bronchiectasis as a prophylactic?

Has anyone had experience taking Azithromycin 3 times a week for Bronchiectasis? Have had this condition for 50+ yrs now, but having repeated/varied...

Has anyone had experience taking Azithromycin 3 times a week for Bronchiectasis?...

1711

•11 years ago

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A difficult day

Some of you may know my mum has end stage COPD, we nearly lost her a few weeks ago. She has deteriorated quite rapidly and now can't do anything at all without...

Some of you may know my mum has end stage COPD, we nearly lost her a few weeks a...

Poppin

•11 years ago

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Breathe Easy Support - New developments in the East Midlands

As part of a 2 year project funded by the Big Lottery, the BLF is working in partnership with healthcare professionals and commissioners to develop new Breathe...

As part of a 2 year project funded by the Big Lottery, the BLF is working in par...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Portable nebuliser for £49.99.

I buy bits and pieces from Maplins and get Email updates. This was in today's one. If anyone is interested....

I buy bits and pieces from Maplins and get Email updates. This was in today's on...

Puffthemagicdragon

•11 years ago

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Does anybody know the best energy suppliers to use when on long term oxygen therapy?

I know that the suppliers refund payment to the electricity board, but I'm not sure if the amounts are correct. Certainly my usage has shot up since I have...

I know that the suppliers refund payment to the electricity board, but I'm not s...

Kelda

•11 years ago

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please can someone help,I take a maintenance dose of 5mg of prednisilone every day along with all the usual inhalers.

I suffer with an awful furry tongue and am constantly brushing my teeth and tongue to the extent of now having a sore tongue.Is this furry stuff due to meds,?...

I suffer with an awful furry tongue and am constantly brushing my teeth and tong...

fishtail

•11 years ago

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The Winter Boots(anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this) a KOTC special

....................................The Winter Boots Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her pupils put on his boots? He asked for help and...

....................................The Winter Boots Did you hear about the tea...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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I am about to be put on home oxygen and i am worried about going on holiday.

What problems am i likely to have getting travel insurance,flights and/or package holidays.

What problems am i likely to have getting travel insurance,flights and/or packag...

bazwag

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Daily Laughter Tuesday

Daily Laughter Tuesday First of all my dear friends may I thank you so much for your very kind comments which cheered me up no end. I am afraid to say...

Daily Laughter Tuesday First of all my dear friends may I thank you so much f...

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•11 years ago

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I'm sitting here looking at my bookcase full of books I have read

I'm trying to think of my favourite authors. Have decided they are - not necessarily in order: Steven King Dick Francis Susan Howatch Denis Wheatley Nicci...

I'm trying to think of my favourite authors. Have decided they are - not necess...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Hedgehog declared National Species.....................KOTC

...........................................Hedgehog Street As a member of Hedgehog Street I am delighted to tell all HealthUnlockders that the Noble Hedgehog...

...........................................Hedgehog Street As a member of Hedgeh...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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stsats

having prob with site,so reposting stats low 119/9will welcome some advice,think its going to be an ambulance

having prob with site,so reposting stats low 119/9will welcome some advice,thin...

maruth

•11 years ago

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low stats advice will be very welcome 117 /90

been like this for a long time.

maruth

•11 years ago

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Hi does anyone have any experience of having a baby diagnosed with Congenital Lobar Emphysema?

Cosmicdancer65

•11 years ago

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Anyone Flown to Oz with Oxygen??

Saw my Respiratory Consultant today and asked the important question "Will I be ok to fly to Oz considering my breathing difficulties..." His response was to...

Saw my Respiratory Consultant today and asked the important question "Will I be ...

Jayenne

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know which is the best portable oxygen converter and where to get a reasonable priced one?

I am on long term O2 therapy. I have bottles when I leave the house, but all my friends live at least 2 hours drive away and my daughter lives in Devon. I am...

I am on long term O2 therapy. I have bottles when I leave the house, but all my ...

Kelda

•11 years ago

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mucus what colour should it be, mine is a sandy brown, anyone think that this is blood?

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•11 years ago

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Sputum test !

Just seen my g.p. I have had a deep chesty cough for about 4 weeks now, been taking antibiotics and steroids but no improvement, he asked me to take a sputum...

Just seen my g.p. I have had a deep chesty cough for about 4 weeks now, been tak...

rick1

•11 years ago

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Painful Spasms in my side

Having been diagnosed with moderate COPD last year. I get breathless but it is manageable. My main problem is acute spasm pain on both sides at the bottom of...

Having been diagnosed with moderate COPD last year. I get breathless but it is m...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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The Swallow........................A few flying words..............KOTC

................................................The Swallow Fly away, fly away ,over the sea, Sun-loving swallow, for summer is done. Come again, come again,...

................................................The Swallow Fly away, fly away ,...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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hi i have a esa trial comming up too been on basic moneu for 11moths now , i have vocol cord dysfunction and bronchectesis and asthmaa .

i attended a medical the examiner was rude and didnt listen despite me having all the hospital letters ect . i have a small child to support and my quality of...

i attended a medical the examiner was rude and didnt listen despite me having al...

samsam2013

•11 years ago

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Anyone any info regarding appeals for DLA at the courts. Thanks

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Daily Laughter Monday

Daily Laughter Monday Welcome to the first edition for a while. Firstly I want to thank you all for your best wishes which was gratefully received Today...

Daily Laughter Monday Welcome to the first edition for a while. Firstly I wan...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What has happened to the Popular ?

When I click onto 'popular' I am only getting posts that are days old.Am I doing something wrong? KOTC

When I click onto 'popular' I am only getting posts that are days old.Am I doing...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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BOTTLED IT.!!!

I Never thought this would happen to me in this country, The weather got so hot whilst we were on our way down to Cropredy ,Banbury and Oxford on the boat,...

I Never thought this would happen to me in this country, The weather got so hot ...

canalchris

•11 years ago

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Feeling sorry for myself

Guess we all have these days and I may be being thoughtless when others could be worse than me. I started with a chest infection 8 days ago and while I don't...

Guess we all have these days and I may be being thoughtless when others could be...

seyre

•11 years ago

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About Animals and COPD

Hi wondered if anyone out there has seen an improvement in their symptoms by rehoming their animals. I have two cats and have a feeling they r causing me some...

Hi wondered if anyone out there has seen an improvement in their symptoms by reh...

Ginaapple

•11 years ago

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Important Man...................Yes I said, IMPORTANT MAN

...................................................Important Man The pope had just finished a tour of Torquay and was taking a limousine to Exeter airport....

...................................................Important Man The pope had ju...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2013

Daily Laughter Wednesday

I'M OFF TO REHAB YES YES YES!

Azithromycin for Bronchiectasis as a prophylactic?

A difficult day

Breathe Easy Support - New developments in the East Midlands

Portable nebuliser for £49.99.

Does anybody know the best energy suppliers to use when on long term oxygen therapy?

please can someone help,I take a maintenance dose of 5mg of prednisilone every day along with all the usual inhalers.

The Winter Boots(anyone who has ever dressed a child will love this) a KOTC special

I am about to be put on home oxygen and i am worried about going on holiday.

Daily Laughter Tuesday

I'm sitting here looking at my bookcase full of books I have read

Hedgehog declared National Species.....................KOTC

stsats

low stats advice will be very welcome 117 /90

Hi does anyone have any experience of having a baby diagnosed with Congenital Lobar Emphysema?

Anyone Flown to Oz with Oxygen??

Does anyone know which is the best portable oxygen converter and where to get a reasonable priced one?

mucus what colour should it be, mine is a sandy brown, anyone think that this is blood?

Sputum test !

Painful Spasms in my side

The Swallow........................A few flying words..............KOTC

hi i have a esa trial comming up too been on basic moneu for 11moths now , i have vocol cord dysfunction and bronchectesis and asthmaa .

Anyone any info regarding appeals for DLA at the courts. Thanks

Daily Laughter Monday

What has happened to the Popular ?

BOTTLED IT.!!!

Feeling sorry for myself

About Animals and COPD

Important Man...................Yes I said, IMPORTANT MAN

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