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I am a 75 year old female I have had a cough for 20years and have been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis 18months ago. I am told by a

consultant that there is no treatment and I am taking MST morphine 5ml twice each day as a cough suppressent. Is anyone with a similar problem receiving...

consultant that there is no treatment and I am taking MST morphine 5ml twice eac...

keet

•11 years ago

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A few choice words for you all .................KOTC

............................................Choice words ........................Dandelion, dandelion ........................Dandelion flower...

............................................Choice words .........................

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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up date from an early blog.post (yesterday)

I have chatted to my community matron about taking seretide 500 twice a day and he said try once a day and see how you feel

I have chatted to my community matron about taking seretide 500 twice a day and ...

music

•11 years ago

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Hand help peak flow reading.

Just wondering, for a 6ft 1inch 44yrs old male, where should my peak flow reading be?

Just wondering, for a 6ft 1inch 44yrs old male, where should my peak flow readin...

1968

•11 years ago

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How long...

Does anyone know how long you have to wait before the Work AND Pension people let you know if you are to attend for a medical with ATOS after completing your...

Does anyone know how long you have to wait before the Work AND Pension people le...

swallow

•11 years ago

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Simply NOT good enough, Elderly, Lovely and lost.

I just spent a few days in Worthing hospital after a bout of falling off toilet seat and various other matters. My age always seems to but the only difference...

I just spent a few days in Worthing hospital after a bout of falling off toilet ...

Catel

•11 years ago

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has any one else found that they needed to wait six months to see a hospital doctor before they go on to a 12/18 month wait for a COPD group

I live in North Wales and our waiting lists are crazy.

mishawaka

•11 years ago

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Fishing together,................... with a walk on water!!!!!!!!!

,,,,,The Pastor, The Vicar and The Atheist' One day, Vicar, a Pastor and an Atheist go on a fishing trip together. They are in the boat and the Pastor says,...

,,,,,The Pastor, The Vicar and The Atheist' One day, Vicar, a Pastor and an Ath...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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hot weather

hi am I the only one to think this is the worst summer for exacerbation of COPD? normally I do not have any exacerbations at this time of year normally around...

hi am I the only one to think this is the worst summer for exacerbation of COPD?...

goldcrest

•11 years ago

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have wonderd about this

I will ask my gp and i am maybe thinking wrong about this but have wonderd has i have read that some meds can weaking your bones and musals like some say...

I will ask my gp and i am maybe thinking wrong about this but have wonderd has ...

music

•11 years ago

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MSG for novice copd-ers: Need a little exercise ......

... and dont know where to start? I was just having a good look at the link Mypeppa put up yesterday; www.webmd.com/lung/copd/new... The website also has...

... and dont know where to start? I was just having a good look at the link Mype...

peege

•11 years ago

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sciatica

anyone know how to cope with sciatica in your back

suki65

•11 years ago

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oxemeter

if your sats are low do that mean you need oxygen or if your sats are good and on say 98 could you still have to be on oxygen i know oxygen is for other orgens...

if your sats are low do that mean you need oxygen or if your sats are good and o...

music

•11 years ago

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Big thanks to you all.

Hi all, much better today. The temperature here jn Bournemouth is cooler. I am a lot better today. Many thanks for all your kind thoughts and well wishes and...

Hi all, much better today. The temperature here jn Bournemouth is cooler. I am a...

lrryjay

•11 years ago

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Weather report says its 29 tomorrow,& it's winter here!!

It's been a beautiful day here @ 27c,& the weather has been beautiful for the last month or so.BUT it is the middle of winter!! Come to think of it,we have...

It's been a beautiful day here @ 27c,& the weather has been beautiful for the la...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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very itchy throat almost everyday specially at bed time..need advice..

andyuson

•11 years ago

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Nosebleeds with increased use of oxygen.

I have IPF and following a worsening of my condition in May I am now using Oxygen at 2 lpm almost continuously. I am sure that it is beneficial but I am also...

I have IPF and following a worsening of my condition in May I am now using Oxyge...

HuwieHex

•11 years ago

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It's no joke

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. ********************************** Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not......

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. ***********...

phillips1

•11 years ago

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Food nightmares.....What are your worst memories .....

For me ... difficult pick .... 1. My Gran's cabbage (love her) .... she would boil it for 40+ mins, drain it and then beat it with a fork until it lost what...

For me ... difficult pick .... 1. My Gran's cabbage (love her) .... she would bo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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COPD Bullous Emphysema - neck shoulder arm and chest pain ..

Hi am wondering if any one else has been experiences These symptoms with there COPD or Emphysema . I have been experiencing pain coming from my neck down my...

Hi am wondering if any one else has been experiences These symptoms with there ...

Mizzymac

•11 years ago

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I found this link whilst researching the connection between copd and dyspenia, it made a lot of sense to me.

http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/copd/copd-and-anxiety-its-impact-on-patients-lives/5028743.article

http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/copd/copd-and-anxiet...

Alfin

•11 years ago

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What footwear do you remember wearing from the 1930's 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's

............................Footwear??? Does any body remember those Hobnail boots handed down from sibling to sibling, Taking them to the cobbler...

............................Footwear??? Does any body remember those...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Consultants

Just had a visit again with my consultant who I see more than our minister,as I have Pulmanary Fibrosis aka IPF at the the end of our visit he started talking...

Just had a visit again with my consultant who I see more than our minister,as I ...

pechinawa

•11 years ago

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Very Bad Day

Got up this morning after a bad night, was going to the gym but not up to it. Struggling for breath. Went to Tesco with the wife but exhausted very quickly....

Got up this morning after a bad night, was going to the gym but not up to it. St...

lrryjay

•11 years ago

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are dizzy spells part of copd

I have been having dizzy spell on and off for the past couple of weeks and don't know if it is the copd or something else. I was diagnosed in November so it is...

I have been having dizzy spell on and off for the past couple of weeks and don't...

jacksgirl2000

•11 years ago

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English Language(Glorious insults)................Please enjoy these all HealthUnlockders

........These glorious insults are from an era before the English language became boiled down to four-letter words.......................... * A member of...

........These glorious insults are from an era before the English language becam...

KingoftheCocktails

•11 years ago

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Calcium and D3 ?????

Been put on high dose Calcium and D3 for osteoporosis...been taking it for over a week now and find my chest is so much better !!! I do not use my ventolin...

Been put on high dose Calcium and D3 for osteoporosis...been taking it for over ...

mypeppa

•11 years ago

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My thanks

I don't come on here that often - even less since the set up has been changed! - but I have noticed that many of you seem to possess a blue badge., Now I...

I don't come on here that often - even less since the set up has been changed! -...

wowsa

•11 years ago

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Traffic camera

A man was driving when he saw the flash of a traffic camera. He figured that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knew that he...

A man was driving when he saw the flash of a traffic camera. He figured that h...

wowsa

•11 years ago

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502 Gateway,what does it mean?

Tried getting on to the site,for a few hours earlier today,but just kept getting the message 502 Gateway. Any ideas of what is occuring? Wendells xx

Tried getting on to the site,for a few hours earlier today,but just kept getting...

Hidden

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for August 2013

I am a 75 year old female I have had a cough for 20years and have been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis 18months ago. I am told by a

A few choice words for you all .................KOTC

up date from an early blog.post (yesterday)

Hand help peak flow reading.

How long...

Simply NOT good enough, Elderly, Lovely and lost.

has any one else found that they needed to wait six months to see a hospital doctor before they go on to a 12/18 month wait for a COPD group

Fishing together,................... with a walk on water!!!!!!!!!

hot weather

have wonderd about this

MSG for novice copd-ers: Need a little exercise ......

sciatica

oxemeter

Big thanks to you all.

Weather report says its 29 tomorrow,& it's winter here!!

very itchy throat almost everyday specially at bed time..need advice..

Nosebleeds with increased use of oxygen.

It's no joke

Food nightmares.....What are your worst memories .....

COPD Bullous Emphysema - neck shoulder arm and chest pain ..

I found this link whilst researching the connection between copd and dyspenia, it made a lot of sense to me.

What footwear do you remember wearing from the 1930's 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's

Consultants

Very Bad Day

are dizzy spells part of copd

English Language(Glorious insults)................Please enjoy these all HealthUnlockders

Calcium and D3 ?????

My thanks

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502 Gateway,what does it mean?

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