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some info on diet for COPDers

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•10 years ago

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Having a good day?

There I was sitting at the bar staring at my drink when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my drink and gulps it down in one swig....

There I was sitting at the bar staring at my drink when a large, trouble-making ...

wowsa

•10 years ago

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Breathlessness and early diagnosis – can you help?

Hi guys, I was wondering whether you could help me with something. The Department of Health are going to be running a campaign on breathlessness. They want...

Hi guys, I was wondering whether you could help me with something. The Departm...

BethanyBateman

•10 years ago

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More bad weather to come

Never felt so happy that I'm not up for going out the last two days. Always a bright side to most things.

Never felt so happy that I'm not up for going out the last two days. Always a br...

Steph57

•10 years ago

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Thanks to the community

For being so welcoming to me even though I know it's the photo of Eric(my dog) that got the responses it never fails I use him blatantly.

For being so welcoming to me even though I know it's the photo of Eric(my dog) t...

Steph57

•10 years ago

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Depression

Thanks to you all for your kind words and advice. I shall have a chat with my Dr about how I am feeling. Its sometimes a lonely place when you live alone. xx

Thanks to you all for your kind words and advice. I shall have a chat with my Dr...

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•10 years ago

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Caution for those taking vit E or 'Nac'...

Came across this today - It concerns the speeding up of tumour growth (cancer) in those taking vit e or NAC. I am giving credence to it because the European...

Came across this today - It concerns the speeding up of tumour growth (cancer) ...

Parvati

•10 years ago

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Arthiritis, Hiatus Hernia, Reflux, Lung Problems are they linked?

I have been on here for some time now and have noticed time again that people are suffering the same group of problems? My Question is are they Linked? or...

I have been on here for some time now and have noticed time again that people ar...

Offcut

•10 years ago

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Diagnosis

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with moderate level COPD about four years ago. I'm taking inhalers which do appear to help. My beef is that I don't know...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed with moderate level COPD about four years ago. I'm t...

emiliedehli

•10 years ago

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Yet another day off work!

The stronger antibiotics are beginning to work as I feel a bit better in myself. Am coughing up copious amounts of foul tasting gunk. Might actually manage to...

The stronger antibiotics are beginning to work as I feel a bit better in myself....

alanjudy

•10 years ago

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oxygen level after a meal?

i just wondered if anyone noticed , does your oxygen level drop after an evening meal.? mines seems to,,,,, although im not particularly worried , but just...

i just wondered if anyone noticed , does your oxygen level drop after an evening...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

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Depression

Feeling very down, very little sleep over the last two days. I have never felt so low. I have copd. Sorry for the moan.

Feeling very down, very little sleep over the last two days. I have never felt s...

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•10 years ago

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COPD since 2009 & take Seratide + ventoline which usually controls my breathing really well. I fractured a hip on 6th and getting up stairs

It really makes me shattered beyond belief. I wonder if any readers have had similar problems or advice

It really makes me shattered beyond belief. I wonder if any readers have had sim...

Mollysdad

•10 years ago

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3 weeks and ...

Hi all can't quite believe that I've gone for 3 weeks without! XxxX

flyingfairy

•10 years ago

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Norris 3. FLUTTER DEVICE

Has anyone used one of these if so was it beneficial? I have copd/bronchiectasis,

Has anyone used one of these if so was it beneficial? I have copd/bronchiectasi...

norris3

•10 years ago

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You are restricted in this community. Please contact this community's administrators to find out why. British Lung Foundation

wot about b.l.f producing stickers promoting awareness /dangers/reminder etc to stick on car ashtrays You are restricted in this community. Please...

wot about b.l.f producing stickers promoting awareness /dangers/reminder etc t...

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•10 years ago

1 Reply

I am new to the community and I think the site is a great idea.

I never knew it existed. Good to share views and treatments with people who know what your talking about. How has it helped other users.

I never knew it existed. Good to share views and treatments with people who know...

Steph57

•10 years ago

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Question on steroids I would really appreciate knowing the pitfalls of long term steroid use from the horse's mouth so to speak.

I've been on steroids since the beginning of January, got down to two a day and now have to increase them again because of breathlessness. Prior to that, from...

I've been on steroids since the beginning of January, got down to two a day and ...

butter-fly

•10 years ago

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I have changed from Spiriva to Eklira Genuair. and starting 3rd month. I hav'nt noticed any significant change yet, but maybe its early days

Has anyone experienced the same results ??

sidebottom1

•10 years ago

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Has anyone purchased the "Aerosure Medic" yet ? and if so has it been worth the money ?

sidebottom1

•10 years ago

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well done

Did you see Alistair from BLF on TV this morning Re. smoking in cars bill

A-Jones

•10 years ago

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Smoking In Cars

Anyone who cares about childrens health will support http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jan/29/smoking-in-cars-children-ban-lords

Anyone who cares about childrens health will support http://www.theguardian.com/...

JabbatheHut

•10 years ago

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I have changed oxygen nurses and my new one did an arterial bloods and said I am co2 retentive and need to reduce my oxygen flow.

She also said I need to use oxygen 22/7 instead of 16/7 which is a huge change to my lifestyle. And she said she thinks I am shallow breathing at night which,...

She also said I need to use oxygen 22/7 instead of 16/7 which is a huge change t...

happyfeet59

•10 years ago

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Worried

Hi ,I'm on seretide 250accuhaler daily and bricanyl turbo healer,thing is off and on these last few weeks ,developed something a bit odd,feel the need to keep...

Hi ,I'm on seretide 250accuhaler daily and bricanyl turbo healer,thing is off an...

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•10 years ago

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Chronic Bronchial Sepsis or Chronic Lung Sepsis know the signs

It Might Just Save Your Life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3y-l-9rGc Just hope it dont look like hyperventalation as thats what my GP said to me about my...

It Might Just Save Your Life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3y-l-9rGc Just ...

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•10 years ago

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How do I get a small portable oxygen concentrator on NHS? I suffer with severe copd

I have been supplied with a oxygen cylinder by Air Liquide. My respiratory nurse said that you cant get anything smaller. On making further enquiries I find...

I have been supplied with a oxygen cylinder by Air Liquide. My respiratory nurse...

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•10 years ago

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Lung Function Tests

Is the progression of IPF determined by changes in Lung Function Tests. My lung function has decreased by 12% in 4 months but I don't know the implication of...

Is the progression of IPF determined by changes in Lung Function Tests. My lung ...

mary1956

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Tribute From Portugal

Hello everyone, I have an apology to make, we have been so wrapped up with life down here that I haven't read any posts for quite awhile. It leaves me very sad...

Hello everyone, I have an apology to make, we have been so wrapped up with life ...

canalchris

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Flu jab

Hi anyone had a bad reaction to the flu or pneumonia jab i was.so ill ,i got them at the same time , my arm was swollen and i couldn't get out of bed x

Hi anyone had a bad reaction to the flu or pneumonia jab i was.so ill ,i got th...

katkat

•10 years ago

5 Replies

I SCORED 13 ON THE CAT QUESTIONAIRE

SCORE 13 CAT

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•10 years ago

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Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for January 2014

some info on diet for COPDers

Having a good day?

Breathlessness and early diagnosis – can you help?

More bad weather to come

Thanks to the community

Depression

Caution for those taking vit E or 'Nac'...

Arthiritis, Hiatus Hernia, Reflux, Lung Problems are they linked?

Diagnosis

Yet another day off work!

oxygen level after a meal?

Depression

COPD since 2009 & take Seratide + ventoline which usually controls my breathing really well. I fractured a hip on 6th and getting up stairs

3 weeks and ...

Norris 3. FLUTTER DEVICE

You are restricted in this community. Please contact this community's administrators to find out why. British Lung Foundation

I am new to the community and I think the site is a great idea.

Question on steroids I would really appreciate knowing the pitfalls of long term steroid use from the horse's mouth so to speak.

I have changed from Spiriva to Eklira Genuair. and starting 3rd month. I hav'nt noticed any significant change yet, but maybe its early days

Has anyone purchased the "Aerosure Medic" yet ? and if so has it been worth the money ?

well done

Smoking In Cars

I have changed oxygen nurses and my new one did an arterial bloods and said I am co2 retentive and need to reduce my oxygen flow.

Worried

Chronic Bronchial Sepsis or Chronic Lung Sepsis know the signs

How do I get a small portable oxygen concentrator on NHS? I suffer with severe copd

Lung Function Tests

Tribute From Portugal

Flu jab

I SCORED 13 ON THE CAT QUESTIONAIRE

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