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steroids

been on steroids off and on for about a year now , some very heavy doses,,, now some side effects showing,,,anyway after taking a "funny turn" [take lots of...

been on steroids off and on for about a year now , some very heavy doses,,, now ...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

30 Replies

WAKE UP

Wow was it hard to wake up this morning, like dragging my head through thick cold custard, I had to force myself to move, and every muscle complained about it....

Wow was it hard to wake up this morning, like dragging my head through thick col...

PeterK1

•10 years ago

11 Replies

I have emphysema, I have a chest infection,on steroids and antibiotics,

Hello, I am a newbie, have emphysema, moderate to severe,suffering nasty chest infection at mo,doc given me ten day course of antibiotics, plus seven day...

Hello, I am a newbie, have emphysema, moderate to severe,suffering nasty chest i...

Puffpuff678

•10 years ago

34 Replies

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Drug can make damaged lungs regrow..........

Maybe there is still hope out there for these conditions. New trials. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-384152/Drug-make-damaged-lungs-regrow.html

Maybe there is still hope out there for these conditions. New trials. http://www...

Lynhurst

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Cornish maid

Hi all ,I was diagnosed with copd in December also have asthma I use a symbicort inhaler and have now been told not to use my blue inhaler any more just my...

Hi all ,I was diagnosed with copd in December also have asthma I use a symbicort...

nelly-64

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Its just one of those days know what I mean?The only energy I could find was writing this scribblet and making mince & mash !!!

Am I bovvered Are you Nah me neither Just cant be bovvered No not today Me elastics gone I dont know where And I cant think why No bounce today Just cant be...

Am I bovvered Are you Nah me neither Just cant be bovvered No not today Me elast...

longlungs

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Been for results today ...

Been for skin tests and ct results to try see what is problem with my lungs as last appointment he told me i dont have asthma ....even though ive been treated...

Been for skin tests and ct results to try see what is problem with my lungs as l...

tigershay1

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Is anyone "young" (under 30 )and grew up or is diagnosed with bronchiectasis or BOOP and surviving on low function? I'd like to connect :)

So I was diagnosed with this when I got sick in the hospital at age 3, and now I'm 21 and a college student in NJ. I've discovered how limited I may be for...

So I was diagnosed with this when I got sick in the hospital at age 3, and now I...

brisingr55

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Hospitalization for COPD exacerbations?

It would be really useful to hear from members who have been to hospital for COPD exacerbations as to exactly what the hospital did and the drugs used, the...

It would be really useful to hear from members who have been to hospital for CO...

scrobbitty

•10 years ago

60 Replies

Husband suffering

Hi, I joined this site on behalf of my husband who has emphysema, had it now about 10 years. He is on three different inhalers and some days he is really...

Hi, I joined this site on behalf of my husband who has emphysema, had it now abo...

BuzzL

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Spring

Where has spring gone.....I thought it was here but now its gone, cloudy and dull, is some one teasing us.

Where has spring gone.....I thought it was here but now its gone, cloudy and dul...

Riverbank

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Hyperinflation

Hi Guys......I used the incorrect terminology in my previous question......I should have used hyperinflation (not hyperventilation).

Hi Guys......I used the incorrect terminology in my previous question......I sho...

martin1945

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Anti mucus drug...

http://www.drugs.com/news/anti-mucus-slows-copd-12577.html

Jeremy76

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Finally - 9 months after registering for PIP and assessment in August - a Decision!!

For those that followed after I was one of the first on here to apply for PIP on it's introduction in June last year - I am pleased to say that I have finally...

For those that followed after I was one of the first on here to apply for PIP on...

Jayenne

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Smart car, Dumb driver :)

While I was waiting at the bus stop today a little smart car pulled into a parking space right in front of me, The space was big enough for 2 normal size cars...

While I was waiting at the bus stop today a little smart car pulled into a parki...

dall05

•10 years ago

31 Replies

Bad Ticlkly cough at nights keeps me awake tried cough medicine sweets etc any advice I have emphysema on oxygen otherwise healthy

Suzeelouise

•10 years ago

9 Replies

have got a lot of mucus since being on a inhaler anyone know why,,,

its as though since i was diagnosed with mild copd in january all these symptoms are popping up all i had before was slight breathlessness,,

its as though since i was diagnosed with mild copd in january all these symptoms...

flowers89

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Can Mucodyne be bought over the counter or do you have to see the Dr for prescrption?

imelda16

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Hypervenilation

Does anyone know what the score is when the hyperventilated lungs fill the chest cavity and there is no more room for further expansion?

Does anyone know what the score is when the hyperventilated lungs fill the chest...

martin1945

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Spiromerty

Well I'm getting tested today, (again) but this test will prove a bit more interesting I hope. I started on Relvar Ellipta one month ago and today's test is to...

Well I'm getting tested today, (again) but this test will prove a bit more inter...

PeterK1

•10 years ago

21 Replies

so worried that I might being doing the wrong thing. Trying so hard as given up smoking. liked sweet mug of tea and cig. to relax. suffering

Doing all as advised . Hard though but want to live as long as possible . Would appreciate responses. Thak you in advance.

Doing all as advised . Hard though but want to live as long as possible . Would ...

heho

•10 years ago

43 Replies

cant cleep so anxious and worried so have to have couple of glasses of red wine to calm me down - not good. any one else do the same. ?

Really just need to calm me down a bit not please don't think I drink the bottle ! but just need to relax me before bed. Maybe very wrong- Any ideas of...

Really just need to calm me down a bit not please don't think I drink the bottle...

heho

•10 years ago

22 Replies

need to put a sensible one on, just in case you do think " im off my trolley" ,,

theres not many who can knock fun out themselves,,, but at least i can :) :)

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

23 Replies

with me keeping racing pigeons ,,,,,,,,,in the older days when paper and pencil were used :) :_AND I NEEDED A HAIRCUT :) :)

there was a nun on the bus, when i noticed her reading the pigeon weekly magazine, in amazement i said to her " surely you dont keep pigeons" "no" she said, i...

there was a nun on the bus, when i noticed her reading the pigeon weekly magazin...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Pulmonary rehab ,why should I do it?

JuniorGordon

•10 years ago

28 Replies

food for thought,,,,,whose rich and whose poor ??

a father of a very wealthy family , millionaires, took his young son to a trip to the country with the firm purpose of seeing how poor people can be, .they...

a father of a very wealthy family , millionaires, took his young son to a trip t...

jimmyw123

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Me and my family

I am 66 years old and been asthmatic since i was 3...no treatment then so plenty of damage to lungs i also have bronchiectasis and no immune system due to...

I am 66 years old and been asthmatic since i was 3...no treatment then so plent...

sue48

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Were inhalers changed in the UK?

Well they don't help anymore. I only get maybe 30-40% of the meds. What they took out was what made the meds go into the lungs. So now I no longer have a true...

Well they don't help anymore. I only get maybe 30-40% of the meds. What they too...

salis

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Has anyone heard from puffthemagicdragon recently. ?

I have only just started posting , but have been reading on the site for a few months .He was always regular on here and had an upbeat and non judging...

I have only just started posting , but have been reading on the site for a few...

coastal1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Any fast way to cure PND? (Post Nasal Drip)

Hi everyone, I've had PND for a week now and it's been causing me breathing problems and coughing up swells of mucus. It's getting quite annoying. My doctor...

Hi everyone, I've had PND for a week now and it's been causing me breathing prob...

Royal34

•10 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for March 2014

steroids

WAKE UP

I have emphysema, I have a chest infection,on steroids and antibiotics,

Drug can make damaged lungs regrow..........

Cornish maid

Its just one of those days know what I mean?The only energy I could find was writing this scribblet and making mince & mash !!!

Been for results today ...

Is anyone "young" (under 30 )and grew up or is diagnosed with bronchiectasis or BOOP and surviving on low function? I'd like to connect :)

Hospitalization for COPD exacerbations?

Husband suffering

Spring

Hyperinflation

Anti mucus drug...

Finally - 9 months after registering for PIP and assessment in August - a Decision!!

Smart car, Dumb driver :)

Bad Ticlkly cough at nights keeps me awake tried cough medicine sweets etc any advice I have emphysema on oxygen otherwise healthy

have got a lot of mucus since being on a inhaler anyone know why,,,

Can Mucodyne be bought over the counter or do you have to see the Dr for prescrption?

Hypervenilation

Spiromerty

so worried that I might being doing the wrong thing. Trying so hard as given up smoking. liked sweet mug of tea and cig. to relax. suffering

cant cleep so anxious and worried so have to have couple of glasses of red wine to calm me down - not good. any one else do the same. ?

need to put a sensible one on, just in case you do think " im off my trolley" ,,

with me keeping racing pigeons ,,,,,,,,,in the older days when paper and pencil were used :) :_AND I NEEDED A HAIRCUT :) :)

Pulmonary rehab ,why should I do it?

food for thought,,,,,whose rich and whose poor ??

Me and my family

Were inhalers changed in the UK?

Has anyone heard from puffthemagicdragon recently. ?

Any fast way to cure PND? (Post Nasal Drip)

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