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Tegarding lo innune system

I just wondered if anyone else is being treated with sub cut immunoglobulin for a virtually non existant immune system due to 30 years of steroids. . I had a...

I just wondered if anyone else is being treated with sub cut immunoglobulin for...

sue48

•10 years ago

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Went to see consultant y, day, he said there was nothing else he could do for me. I am getting all the right meds and my oxygen levels are

Just fine, my lungs are just nackered. He said "time to send you for a transplant, what do you think.?. It was upsettin and shocking to hear. Well after...

Just fine, my lungs are just nackered. He said "time to send you for a transpla...

mcnally

•10 years ago

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A bit of a Cat-astrophe.

NSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVING YOUR CAT A PILL 1. Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb...

NSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVING YOUR CAT A PILL 1. Pick cat up and cradle it in the cro...

CornishBrian

•10 years ago

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Joke of the Day

- Subject: Afraid People were talking in their church pews. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for...

- Subject: Afraid People were talking in their church pews. Suddenly, Satan ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Emphysema & Radion lets get smart with radiation natural or unnatural

Its time to get real with UK Fracking sites and gamma radiation as most medical professionals know radiation can and dose cause emphsema. I might ad is not a...

Its time to get real with UK Fracking sites and gamma radiation as most medical ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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OXYGEN

TODAY I had oxygen nurse come round to see me . had wife and one of me daughters there to make sure I understood all what I was told and to ask any important...

TODAY I had oxygen nurse come round to see me . had wife and one of me daughters...

billl

•10 years ago

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Doctor/Nurse visit.

Hi everyone, not been on for ages however I do pop in every week to catch up with Post's and Questions. As you all know I was diagnosed nearly 4yrs ago now...

Hi everyone, not been on for ages however I do pop in every week to catch up wit...

1968

•10 years ago

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Progress report

I'm so pleased to tell all you lovely people who have helped me this last week that my husband is actually making a bit of progress! Still puffing but...

I'm so pleased to tell all you lovely people who have helped me this last week t...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Has anyone used a portable rechargeable oxygen concentrator on holiday in Spain?

My husband's oxygen clinic have told him there is no reason why he should not go abroad, but to hire a POC to take with us, he uses ambulatory oxygen for...

My husband's oxygen clinic have told him there is no reason why he should not go...

dartgirl

•10 years ago

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Depression Dr prescribed Sertraline.

I have to take for 14 days and go back to the Drs. Anyone else taking these tablets? Thanks

I have to take for 14 days and go back to the Drs. Anyone else taking these tabl...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Seeing my rheumatologist tomorrow

Ive seen respiratory consultant had my CT and DEXA scans ...i havent seen her since before xmas when finished my second lot antibiotics . What questions...

Ive seen respiratory consultant had my CT and DEXA scans ...i havent seen her si...

tigershay1

•10 years ago

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thank you to everyones

good morning all . i been to Atos everything gone okay,about the bowel i still waiting for a letter for the camera, i have cramps in my lung how to stoped ,any...

good morning all . i been to Atos everything gone okay,about the bowel i still w...

123podmore

•10 years ago

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Hi Guys just an update.Mattcass

To myself I am quietly praying the new meds are working this is the 4th week i have not had a Flare Up, This time last year i was told that the meds i am on...

To myself I am quietly praying the new meds are working this is the 4th week i h...

mattcass

•10 years ago

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oxygen

just took my oxygen off and now have some thing ticking in side me . feels strange like I loose bit of skin . have tried choffin . chest sounds like a clock ....

just took my oxygen off and now have some thing ticking in side me . feels stran...

billl

•10 years ago

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I HAVE FOUND THAT THE RECOMMENDED "PURSED LIP BREATHING" IS NO USE TO ME WHEN I AM VERY BREATHLESS

When I am getting very breathless I find pursed lip breathing does not seem to expel the trapped air from my lower lungs, which then builds up leading to...

When I am getting very breathless I find pursed lip breathing does not seem to e...

andymb

•10 years ago

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Just powered walked 10Ks not outta of breath ...what's going on an no meds ?... I'm going for spirometry text on Monday ...copd confirmed ct

Anyone willing to take a guess on what my fev level will be?the suspense an anxiety is killing me ....can anyone tell me where I can go for bode test as I feel...

Anyone willing to take a guess on what my fev level will be?the suspense an anxi...

Jettace

•10 years ago

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Thanks for the many replies to my post on ' reality of use of steroid inhalers '. But could I now ask why everyone mentioned seretide or

symbicort? I have been on fostair for two weeks and as far as l know that is also a steroid? Please excuse my ignorance..this all new to me.

symbicort? I have been on fostair for two weeks and as far as l know that is al...

siestasue

•10 years ago

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Symbicort and weight gain was on 200 Dr doubled dose I look like I am expecting twins

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I have moderate emphysema and use 2 inhalers at present,spiriva dry powder and blue ventolin.i have now been given seretide.is it any good

CouncillorB

•10 years ago

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The Breather

This device, a plastic unit that uses different levels of resistance to inhalling and exhalling was prescribed to me by the speech therapist to improve my...

This device, a plastic unit that uses different levels of resistance to inhallin...

drd4

•10 years ago

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Wanted

A Medix nebuliser that runs on 12/240v, I have one but it only runs on 240 v and this is no use while travelling. I am prepared to sell or swop mine.

A Medix nebuliser that runs on 12/240v, I have one but it only runs on 240 v and...

Timbadixie

•10 years ago

4 Replies

has anyone heard of or used the nasal antiseptic spray you can buy for when in crowded places,,just read about it online ,hope your all ok

on this lovely sunny day ,,i took my dog Suki for a walk and was really warm out ,,is spring on the way,,,xx

on this lovely sunny day ,,i took my dog Suki for a walk and was really warm out...

flowers89

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have a 12/240v nebuliser for sale, I have a 240v one only and I travel a lot in the UK and dont want to buy yet another new one?

Timbadixie

•10 years ago

1 Reply

BLF Nurses are Brill

Went to see my BLF Nurse (Nichola Lowe)yesterday and would just like to say she is brilliant, she is helpful, listens to what you say, is informative and gives...

Went to see my BLF Nurse (Nichola Lowe)yesterday and would just like to say she ...

Plumbob

•10 years ago

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gas fire

afternoon everyone x does anyone else find their gas fire makes them breathless x we have left ours off for three days now and are finding our breathing a bit...

afternoon everyone x does anyone else find their gas fire makes them breathless ...

chrissyk

•10 years ago

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Another day ....

Hello eneryone on what is here a bit grey ...doesnt help people feel happy like a blue sky and sight of the sun. Hey ho we cant do anything about the weather...

Hello eneryone on what is here a bit grey ...doesnt help people feel happy like ...

tigershay1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Foods to boost your mood

An article By Karen Gordon, health journalist Eating a healthy diet is not only good for your physical health – but what you eat can have a significant impact...

An article By Karen Gordon, health journalist Eating a healthy diet is not only...

Hidden

•10 years ago

12 Replies

What does the blood test for blood gasses tell the Dr about your condition and what is a good or bad reading ? Just had my first one !

imelda16

•10 years ago

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Thank you for all your replies regarding feeling low.

It seems I have clinical depression. Suggested I take a course of tablets, not sure which ones yet. This is a first for me. Anyone out there in a similar...

It seems I have clinical depression. Suggested I take a course of tablets, not s...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Joke of the Day

I do not like Del Taco, but I was in California on business, there was one right next to my hotel, and I was very tired and very hungry. Long line at the...

I do not like Del Taco, but I was in California on business, there was one righ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Tegarding lo innune system

Went to see consultant y, day, he said there was nothing else he could do for me. I am getting all the right meds and my oxygen levels are

A bit of a Cat-astrophe.

Joke of the Day

Emphysema & Radion lets get smart with radiation natural or unnatural

OXYGEN

Doctor/Nurse visit.

Progress report

Has anyone used a portable rechargeable oxygen concentrator on holiday in Spain?

Depression Dr prescribed Sertraline.

Seeing my rheumatologist tomorrow

thank you to everyones

Hi Guys just an update.Mattcass

oxygen

I HAVE FOUND THAT THE RECOMMENDED "PURSED LIP BREATHING" IS NO USE TO ME WHEN I AM VERY BREATHLESS

Just powered walked 10Ks not outta of breath ...what's going on an no meds ?... I'm going for spirometry text on Monday ...copd confirmed ct

Thanks for the many replies to my post on ' reality of use of steroid inhalers '. But could I now ask why everyone mentioned seretide or

Symbicort and weight gain was on 200 Dr doubled dose I look like I am expecting twins

I have moderate emphysema and use 2 inhalers at present,spiriva dry powder and blue ventolin.i have now been given seretide.is it any good

The Breather

Wanted

has anyone heard of or used the nasal antiseptic spray you can buy for when in crowded places,,just read about it online ,hope your all ok

Does anyone have a 12/240v nebuliser for sale, I have a 240v one only and I travel a lot in the UK and dont want to buy yet another new one?

BLF Nurses are Brill

gas fire

Another day ....

Foods to boost your mood

What does the blood test for blood gasses tell the Dr about your condition and what is a good or bad reading ? Just had my first one !

Thank you for all your replies regarding feeling low.

Joke of the Day

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