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Back on steroids!!

Well my dr rang and thinks i should have tapered down further than the 10-5 mg steroid so im to go on 2mg from tonight and go to have chest listened to...

Well my dr rang and thinks i should have tapered down further than the 10-5 mg s...

tigershay1

•10 years ago

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what help am i entitled to diagnosed severe copd currently on sick from work struggling on just ssp

bonnie06

•10 years ago

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update on last blog

hi all well l got to talk to doctor about my thirst and he orderd a blood test hba1c which l did today while l was at hospital so it will be a couple of days...

hi all well l got to talk to doctor about my thirst and he orderd a blood test h...

minkymoo

•10 years ago

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Been to see the consultant yesterday !! More confused now!!

Help.. Any thoughts on this would be seriously appreciated. I had a breathing test done yesterday at the hospital and the results show that my breathing has...

Help.. Any thoughts on this would be seriously appreciated. I had a breathing te...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Beta Blockers

I recent had an angiogram and because you have to have a pulse rate of 60 bpm or less! (whereas mine is typically in the 80-90s and normal can be between...

I recent had an angiogram and because you have to have a pulse rate of 60 bpm or...

martin1945

•10 years ago

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smoking

I am being visited by resp nurse tomorrow im smoking an e cig will this stop me getting oxygen

I am being visited by resp nurse tomorrow im smoking an e cig will this stop me ...

teaky-19

•10 years ago

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Do you think it is all down to infection or no infection?

So if you have no infection your well, if you pick up a infection you go down hill immediately , so is it between the two? If you manage to keep away from...

So if you have no infection your well, if you pick up a infection you go down h...

Hidden

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Lung diease & liver enzines anomalies following full blood test.

Am Some My Know I Have Done Post's On Liver Damage Caused By Lung Diease Inflammation And Bits Shhhh Floating Round Your Lung Then Blood Then Your Liver i.e...

Am Some My Know I Have Done Post's On Liver Damage Caused By Lung Diease Inflamm...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know any information about Mcleod's Syndrome... ? Sawyer a lung specialist in the 50's researched this condition any info please

Pritchie

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Aerosure Medic+. Is it any good? Has anybody used it?

Aerosure Medic+ - Proven to: Reduce breathlessness, Improve Mucus Clearance, Improve quality of life. It costs £179.00. My Mum saw this product advertised. She...

Aerosure Medic+ - Proven to: Reduce breathlessness, Improve Mucus Clearance, Imp...

chad55

•10 years ago

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Im now off steroids week 1

As many of you know ive been back and forth to gp and consultant since xmas. Im now on first week without my maintenance abs and steroids . I have had these...

As many of you know ive been back and forth to gp and consultant since xmas. I...

tigershay1

•10 years ago

35 Replies

Now on oxygen and advised to use water based face and body creams any advice on which ones best to use please ?

Bryju124

•10 years ago

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joke of the day

i came down into the kitchen to find my other half standing at the cooker -wearing nothing but the T -shirt & boiling the eggs, she turned round and said to me...

i came down into the kitchen to find my other half standing at the cooker -weari...

tigerhouse

•10 years ago

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even happier days .

today got letter from atos about my pip appointment . I have it on 9 april .heres hoping .

today got letter from atos about my pip appointment . I have it on 9 april .here...

billl

•10 years ago

9 Replies

I have COPD and been told my lungs are larger than normal due to the COPD has any one else been told this?

victoriablue

•10 years ago

15 Replies

my garden

spring has sprung

Trotter

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone out there know or can explain the De-saturation point

When resting my sats are normally 94-97% slight exercise, a gentle walk, or even going up stairs can reduce them to 88-92% generally, although my past fitness...

When resting my sats are normally 94-97% slight exercise, a gentle walk, or even...

Plumbob

•10 years ago

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Can we stay out of hospital? After a exacerbation?

Although it's been a life line for me just to get medication. If we already have access to the same medication would we still have to go to hospital.?

Although it's been a life line for me just to get medication. If we already have...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Can anyone tell me if my tests are concerning please.

I have looked online and cannot decipher my results. They are as follows FEV 2.33 litres 109% predicted FVC 2.74 ........ 123% .............. TOTAL LUNG...

I have looked online and cannot decipher my results. They are as follows FEV 2.3...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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happy days

what a night . didn't go to footy tonight . stayed home to watch them on telly in the warm . not every day your local team on the box . 3 nil to southend...

what a night . didn't go to footy tonight . stayed home to watch them on telly i...

billl

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Could anyone recommend an ultrasonic battery operated nebuliser.

I'm not sure if I could get one on NHS but I have no problem buying my own if needs be.

I'm not sure if I could get one on NHS but I have no problem buying my own if ne...

Dalesebub

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Oxygen Assessment. I have been on oxygen 24/7 since June 2010. I have been in hospital recently due to a flare up and now have received a

Letter asking me to attend the local hospital for an oxygen assessment. Informed it will take an hour. Anyone else had to do this amd if so what happens.

Letter asking me to attend the local hospital for an oxygen assessment. Informed...

eepee8

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Pulmonary Rehabililitation Problems

I want to go on a Pulnonary Rehabilitation course, i went on one 18 months ago but had problems at the start of it due to an over zelouse helper on it, and did...

I want to go on a Pulnonary Rehabilitation course, i went on one 18 months ago b...

eskimo7

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Achooo! Thank-you for your lovely messages :) A scribblet quickie to all

Aachooo! achooo! My nose I blew Another sneeze Blinking disease The tissues I go through Achooo achooo! Vicks at the ready I smear Do hope my tubes clear Quite...

Aachooo! achooo! My nose I blew Another sneeze Blinking disease The tissues I go...

longlungs

•10 years ago

34 Replies

does anybody take mucodyne ? I have just been given a perscription for it .. i am on seretide500 , tiotropium bromide and ventolin ..

I was diaognosed 18months ago with mild emphasema !!! I have had antibiotics and steriods at least once a month .. I cant believe how bad my health has become...

I was diaognosed 18months ago with mild emphasema !!! I have had antibiotics and...

lilysausage

•10 years ago

20 Replies

I 've never smoked, been sorting textiles for the last 14 yrs and recently been diagnosed with COPD. Please contact if same diagnosis.

I believe my job caused COPD - Doctors/ solicitors disagree.

greyhound1982

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Breathe Easy

Don't forget everyone in the Bury-St.-Edmunds area, it is our Breathe Easy meeting this Thursday (27th). If you need further details please get in touch....

Don't forget everyone in the Bury-St.-Edmunds area, it is our Breathe Easy meeti...

skinnylizzy59

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Swimathon

Me and my severe copd will be swimming 1.5km for sport relief this afternoon. It should be good fun!

Me and my severe copd will be swimming 1.5km for sport relief this afternoon. I...

Dipsey

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Hi folks my name is June and I am a copd'r. I have recently been prescribed oxygen fifteen hours a day plus portable and have many questions

From my boc provider. Just recently found this forum and have been reading it already finding it helpful. I am going for ct scan and lung function tests so all...

From my boc provider. Just recently found this forum and have been reading it al...

Bryju124

•10 years ago

20 Replies

Hello. Today I return to the M Health unit after 2 days leave. It was strange to be home again. I maybe discharged next week,

shortage of beds, also I have noticed a lot of people who live alone don't want to return home!! I find that very sad, and don't want myself to be in that...

shortage of beds, also I have noticed a lot of people who live alone don't want ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2014

Back on steroids!!

what help am i entitled to diagnosed severe copd currently on sick from work struggling on just ssp

update on last blog

Been to see the consultant yesterday !! More confused now!!

Beta Blockers

smoking

Do you think it is all down to infection or no infection?

Lung diease & liver enzines anomalies following full blood test.

Does anyone know any information about Mcleod's Syndrome... ? Sawyer a lung specialist in the 50's researched this condition any info please

Aerosure Medic+. Is it any good? Has anybody used it?

Im now off steroids week 1

Now on oxygen and advised to use water based face and body creams any advice on which ones best to use please ?

joke of the day

even happier days .

I have COPD and been told my lungs are larger than normal due to the COPD has any one else been told this?

my garden

Does anyone out there know or can explain the De-saturation point

Can we stay out of hospital? After a exacerbation?

Can anyone tell me if my tests are concerning please.

happy days

Could anyone recommend an ultrasonic battery operated nebuliser.

Oxygen Assessment. I have been on oxygen 24/7 since June 2010. I have been in hospital recently due to a flare up and now have received a

Pulmonary Rehabililitation Problems

Achooo! Thank-you for your lovely messages :) A scribblet quickie to all

does anybody take mucodyne ? I have just been given a perscription for it .. i am on seretide500 , tiotropium bromide and ventolin ..

I 've never smoked, been sorting textiles for the last 14 yrs and recently been diagnosed with COPD. Please contact if same diagnosis.

Breathe Easy

Swimathon

Hi folks my name is June and I am a copd'r. I have recently been prescribed oxygen fifteen hours a day plus portable and have many questions

Hello. Today I return to the M Health unit after 2 days leave. It was strange to be home again. I maybe discharged next week,

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