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•10 years ago

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I can't seem to find the replies to my messages, I get an email but just can't reply to them, can anyone help

chrisjj

•10 years ago

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I am finding it hard to find the replys to my messages so I can answer them. I get them as an email but can't reply can someone help?

chrisjj

•10 years ago

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I need to get this off my chest

I dont often post but I often look at at posts/questions and find them very helpful. I was diagnosed with severe COPD in August 2013 after being a Asthma...

I dont often post but I often look at at posts/questions and find them very help...

patsymac

•10 years ago

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Hi, I've been diagnosed COPD nearly 4 years now but only just joined today. On Friday I go to hospital for Endobronchial valve implants.

Has anyone had this procedure and how was it for you :) ?

notlocal

•10 years ago

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flames

hi, am I over reacting I am new to wearing oxygen when out and about .but have been told all about dangers of blowing me self up . but we when to havesters in...

hi, am I over reacting I am new to wearing oxygen when out and about .but have b...

billl

•10 years ago

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Thanks

I would like to thank everyone who sent me a welcome message, it cheered me up no end, for the ones who asked, my dog is called Gemma and she is 10 1/2 years...

I would like to thank everyone who sent me a welcome message, it cheered me up n...

chrisjj

•10 years ago

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Must be getting old I think

Ouch, not being disrespectful but I have noticed that a lot of people here are quite mature in years, in fact if you were wines you would probably be worth a...

Ouch, not being disrespectful but I have noticed that a lot of people here are q...

hicki

•10 years ago

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Has anyone managed to stop smoking using E-Cigs & are they safe for COPD sufferers? I've bought one but unsure whether to use it.Thanks guys

marytaz

•10 years ago

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Hi, Does anybody use Hypertonic Saline nebuliser solution.

I have Bronchiectasis and asthma had have had little success with the breathing and huffing technique to help relieve the congestion in my lungs. My physio....

I have Bronchiectasis and asthma had have had little success with the breathing ...

bayleyray-uk

•10 years ago

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Just wanted to say hi

I am new to the group and would just like to say hi to you all. I live in Basingstoke

I am new to the group and would just like to say hi to you all. I live in Basing...

chrisjj

•10 years ago

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Hearing

Does anyone have a. Problem with their hearing when they use a CPap machine. I think I am getting worse and worse but the consultant has no knowledge of this...

Does anyone have a. Problem with their hearing when they use a CPap machine. I t...

Eve3066

•10 years ago

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Was hoping 2014 would start better!!!!

Been coughing for about 4/5 days, got to see dr. Yesterday he said chest was clear, but I have a viral infection, was about to start methotrexate for RA, but...

Been coughing for about 4/5 days, got to see dr. Yesterday he said chest was cle...

Titchyj

•10 years ago

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I may be referred to receive Pirfenidone,recently approved by N.I.C.E,anyone have any experience of this drug?

terence2

•10 years ago

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No show from Atos on home visit

I posted a view days ago asking what to expect during an Atos home visit. Well, as a few of you said, they haven't turned up! I've phoned them and am waiting...

I posted a view days ago asking what to expect during an Atos home visit. Well, ...

Squidgeum

•10 years ago

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Has anyone heard of Aerosure Medic? A breathing aid for COPD sufferers. If so, is it beneficial? I'm a newbie - first question.

My brother a fellow sufferer as just bought one. Quite pricey at £179. Don't want to waste any money on something that does not work.

My brother a fellow sufferer as just bought one. Quite pricey at £179. Don't w...

Sue19478

•10 years ago

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Mattcass is Back But Needing your Input.

Glads thats over 2 days out of bed the whole off Xmas and New Year new meds taking a bit of gettin used to and a Trapped Nerve which was worse than my RA, I...

Glads thats over 2 days out of bed the whole off Xmas and New Year new meds taki...

mattcass

•10 years ago

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New IPF support group (North East)

The BLF is helping to set up a new support group for people affected by IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) in the North East of England. The group holds its...

The BLF is helping to set up a new support group for people affected by IPF (idi...

BevWears

•10 years ago

1 Reply

26 minutes

Just a post to hopefully encourage anyone who is battling to quit smoking; every cigarette shortens your life by 26 minutes!!! breathe easy people xx

Just a post to hopefully encourage anyone who is battling to quit smoking; every...

Kad21

•10 years ago

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Dad end stage copd

Hi there everyone. Im in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I know that in this current weather my dad shouldn't go out and about but he is getting so depressed, I...

Hi there everyone. Im in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. I know that in this current...

cnkmitchell

•10 years ago

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Lung fibrosis. Is there a stage when oxygen therapy becomes ineffective?

My father, who suffers from lung fibrosis, is in hospital recovering from a chest infection and the Dr said he is going to wean Dad off his oxygen. At home his...

My father, who suffers from lung fibrosis, is in hospital recovering from a ches...

SAL27

•10 years ago

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On-line questionnaire

Hi all hope you all had a lovely Christmas. We have been approached Nottingham University looking into medical device use in the over 65’s. Thet are...

Hi all hope you all had a lovely Christmas. We have been approached Nottingham...

Carol_ALUK

Partner•10 years ago

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Gp says it's just one of those things!

Well I went back to the dr today and was given ciproflokacin and steroids, he said these should clear it! when I asked him why he thought I was getting so many...

Well I went back to the dr today and was given ciproflokacin and steroids, he sa...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Has anyone heard of or used lung expanders?

seyre

•10 years ago

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Summer holidays

Hi I would love to go on holiday this year bearing in mind hubby is registered blind and has very bad mobility, I think we would have to ask someone to take...

Hi I would love to go on holiday this year bearing in mind hubby is registered b...

pollyjj

•10 years ago

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Should I take steroids?

Hi, I`ve caught a sore throat bug a couple of days ago but now have a broncitis cough so I started taking antib`s from my rescue pack yesterday. I`m not too...

Hi, I`ve caught a sore throat bug a couple of days ago but now have a broncitis ...

SusieQs

•10 years ago

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what is Sativex?

BarbR

•10 years ago

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PIP Assessment

I have an atos doctor coming to my house tomorrow to do an assessment. Can any body tell me what to expect please, and why they're coming here, rather than...

I have an atos doctor coming to my house tomorrow to do an assessment. Can any b...

Squidgeum

•10 years ago

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Still Waiting

I'm still waiting to get an appointment to see the Consultant for possible treatment for IPF which was diagnosed on the 13th December following my lung biopsy....

I'm still waiting to get an appointment to see the Consultant for possible treat...

mary1956

•10 years ago

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Plane English?

On reaching his plane seat, a man is surprised to see a parrot strapped in next to him. He asks the stewardess for coffee whereupon the parrot squawks, “And...

On reaching his plane seat, a man is surprised to see a parrot strapped in next ...

CornishBrian

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2014

Anyone having problems reading replies?

I can't seem to find the replies to my messages, I get an email but just can't reply to them, can anyone help

I am finding it hard to find the replys to my messages so I can answer them. I get them as an email but can't reply can someone help?

I need to get this off my chest

Hi, I've been diagnosed COPD nearly 4 years now but only just joined today. On Friday I go to hospital for Endobronchial valve implants.

flames

Thanks

Must be getting old I think

Has anyone managed to stop smoking using E-Cigs & are they safe for COPD sufferers? I've bought one but unsure whether to use it.Thanks guys

Hi, Does anybody use Hypertonic Saline nebuliser solution.

Just wanted to say hi

Hearing

Was hoping 2014 would start better!!!!

I may be referred to receive Pirfenidone,recently approved by N.I.C.E,anyone have any experience of this drug?

No show from Atos on home visit

Has anyone heard of Aerosure Medic? A breathing aid for COPD sufferers. If so, is it beneficial? I'm a newbie - first question.

Mattcass is Back But Needing your Input.

New IPF support group (North East)

26 minutes

Dad end stage copd

Lung fibrosis. Is there a stage when oxygen therapy becomes ineffective?

On-line questionnaire

Gp says it's just one of those things!

Has anyone heard of or used lung expanders?

Summer holidays

Should I take steroids?

what is Sativex?

PIP Assessment

Still Waiting

Plane English?

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