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Steroid use in ultrasonic nebuliser. I have read on one website that steroids can not be used in ultrosonic portable battery nebulisers,

I bought one of these small devices last year so I can carry with me at all times, due to a collapse in the town last year during the cold weather. I have been...

I bought one of these small devices last year so I can carry with me at all time...

inhaler1

•10 years ago

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Aches and pains

Hi spoke to Mum today. Stressed a lot about her COPD, she sits around most of the day as she is so depressed but while she is doing this she picks up on other...

Hi spoke to Mum today. Stressed a lot about her COPD, she sits around most of th...

Kim8060

•10 years ago

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A newby that's just a bit fed up .......

Hi everyone, I've just joined this group. I was a smoker but gave up 21 years ago in 1993 When my 1st grandchild arrived. My acid reflux started about...

Hi everyone, I've just joined this group. I was a smoker but gave up 21 years...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I need to buy a second nebuliser, small but good quality at good price.

My second nebuliser gave up after only 2 years I need another small one to keep downstairs, can anyone reccomended a good one.

My second nebuliser gave up after only 2 years I need another small one to keep ...

inhaler1

•10 years ago

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TLCO question

Can someone tell me where TLCO54% sits on the scale of things, ie HOW good/bad is it, and I know it isn't 'good'! I've been searching for this information but...

Can someone tell me where TLCO54% sits on the scale of things, ie HOW good/bad i...

frose

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Are you coming out to play?

There was a feeling in the air that April morning When sadness engulfed me without any warning. Teens going to school cell phones held to faces Knowing...

There was a feeling in the air that April morning When sadness engulfed me with...

eightyplus

•10 years ago

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Can multi-coloured (pale greeny, yellowish, brownish with a bit of white froth) sputum really be negative for bacterial growths?

I sent an absolutely foul specimen of sputum away for analysis a couple of weeks ago and it has come back negative. I have been coughing this up for around...

I sent an absolutely foul specimen of sputum away for analysis a couple of weeks...

huggs

•10 years ago

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Breathless more than usual and pulse bit faster than usual

Not sure if exacerbation due to smoky kitchen or something else ...info or advice anyone? Just finished weeks antibiotics and steroids after putting that off...

Not sure if exacerbation due to smoky kitchen or something else ...info or advic...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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What's the main thing to look at on the spriromity test results. Is it the FEV1% result. Can narrowing of the small air ways get better?

1968

•10 years ago

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Hello everyone just joined.

Hi, I have Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, due to bird allergy!. Really struggling now and running out of drug options to try. On steroids, and...

Hi, I have Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, due to bird allergy!. Really st...

suemaz

•10 years ago

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A three year old boy walked over to a pregnant lady while waiting in the doctor's surgery with his mother.

"Why is your tummy so big?" he asks loudly "I'm having a baby," she replies "Is the baby in your tummy?" he asks with big wide eyes "yes it is," she says "Is...

"Why is your tummy so big?" he asks loudly "I'm having a baby," she replies "Is ...

huggs

•10 years ago

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Chronic shortness of breath, tests performed show nothing wrong.

I have had chronic shortness of breath 24/7, day and night for the past 11 1/2 weeks. I have had a million tests done by a pulmonologist and everything comes...

I have had chronic shortness of breath 24/7, day and night for the past 11 1/2 w...

idawmn

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Hi everyone havnt posted on here for a while, can someone help as don't know if should be claiming some sort of benefit, only have pension .

i am 74 I have COPD on oxygen 24hrs. but I don't have anyone coming in to help me at all, still managing to struggle around myself...with difficulty !! so...

i am 74 I have COPD on oxygen 24hrs. but I don't have anyone coming in to help...

ivyleaf

•10 years ago

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Hi. Anyone offer advice? I take steroid inhalers- recently diagnosed with oral thrush - not responding to Nystan and feeling like I have flu

Its been 6 days and everyday I am not feeling better - totally wiped out, no energy throat is sore although some of the white markings seem to have cleared up....

Its been 6 days and everyday I am not feeling better - totally wiped out, no ene...

mrrobinwu

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Think it's osteoporosis

Hi all.i have copd.was diagnosed 4 years ago. I try to keep fit and healthy by 30-40 mins of stationary bike riding 5 times a week. I was suffering from joint...

Hi all.i have copd.was diagnosed 4 years ago. I try to keep fit and healthy by 3...

Fantasy3

•10 years ago

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Happy Easter Everyone

The weather is nice and Sunny so hope you all have a good Easter. I'm off to a skittles get together, with fish & chips lunch on Saturday. It's just a fun...

The weather is nice and Sunny so hope you all have a good Easter. I'm off to a s...

katieoxo60

•10 years ago

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Bricanyl causing acid reflux, what alternative?

I use Spiriva as my regular daily inhaler but my COPD nurse recommended using Bricanyl additionally as a reliever during the winter with the colder weather and...

I use Spiriva as my regular daily inhaler but my COPD nurse recommended using Br...

SeasideSusie

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Any ideas on an oven cleaner that will not make me choke?

DeepBreaths

•10 years ago

19 Replies

D.L.A Hi there guys, Got a call yesterday from a lady called Pat (decision maker)who said that she was looking at my claim pack and was

wanting to ask me a few questions and whether she could contact my Dr. Anyway long story short, after telling her how I am she said that she had decided she...

wanting to ask me a few questions and whether she could contact my Dr. Anyway lo...

Aidi

•10 years ago

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COPD and Hyperinflated Lung's or as radiologist like to say Long Lungs

Had some fun other day talking to very nice radiologist .. Anyway she said i had Long Lungs after doing my xray. A said yumi is that a good thing .. as we...

Had some fun other day talking to very nice radiologist .. Anyway she said i had...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Bloods, Dentist and Abscess, Its gonna be a fun day tomorrow.

8.20am its a visit to the blood nurse for blood INR check as recently put back on warfarin after a spell on clexane. 10.30am its the annual dental checkup...

8.20am its a visit to the blood nurse for blood INR check as recently put back o...

dall05

•10 years ago

10 Replies

FOR SALE AIRSEP FOCUS PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCERNTRATOR

My recently departed relative purchased the above machine in September 2012 for £1,900 and has used it 4 times whilst away on holiday.It was purchased from...

My recently departed relative purchased the above machine in September 2012 for ...

Steve4185

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Tired

Hi everyone, not feeling too good for the past couple of weeks , I know it's parr for the course with copd but I am so tired all the time, just fighting a...

Hi everyone, not feeling too good for the past couple of weeks , I know it's par...

meike

•10 years ago

9 Replies

The dreaded Tardis

I've had about four of these tests in the last 6 months. I now really, really hate it even though I know it's crucial to measure my lung function. "keep going,...

I've had about four of these tests in the last 6 months. I now really, really ha...

notlocal

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Hi all im new to this site,ive just been diagnosed with copd and prescribed seretide 500 has anyone experienced any bad side affects .

jeanielee

•10 years ago

30 Replies

Sun is shining

Hi all not been on much for few days. Im feeling so much better drhast kept me on 2 mg steroids and salbutamol and atrovent inhalers. Still coughing but my...

Hi all not been on much for few days. Im feeling so much better drhast kept me ...

tigershay1

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Flying Anxiety resulting in a Chest Infection?

I recently flew to Lanzarote. I am a very anxious person when it comes to flying, so much so, that I missed my 1st flight out there. I rang the Doctors on the...

I recently flew to Lanzarote. I am a very anxious person when it comes to flying...

kirsty72

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi, everyone don,t overdo the Easter eggs this week.. take care

Hidden

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hi all, beautiful day here in Wales, felt great yesterday, then anxious last night

Hidden

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Hiya guy's, me again lol. Had O.H.N. from Adult social services round yesterday for a home assessment for additional aids in the home

She's going to write a report as I can't manage the stairs now,need a Stairlift £6-7000 got double curved stairs,& separate shower/wet room bathroom remodelled...

She's going to write a report as I can't manage the stairs now,need a Stairlift ...

Aidi

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for April 2014

Steroid use in ultrasonic nebuliser. I have read on one website that steroids can not be used in ultrosonic portable battery nebulisers,

Aches and pains

A newby that's just a bit fed up .......

I need to buy a second nebuliser, small but good quality at good price.

TLCO question

Are you coming out to play?

Can multi-coloured (pale greeny, yellowish, brownish with a bit of white froth) sputum really be negative for bacterial growths?

Breathless more than usual and pulse bit faster than usual

What's the main thing to look at on the spriromity test results. Is it the FEV1% result. Can narrowing of the small air ways get better?

Hello everyone just joined.

A three year old boy walked over to a pregnant lady while waiting in the doctor's surgery with his mother.

Chronic shortness of breath, tests performed show nothing wrong.

Hi everyone havnt posted on here for a while, can someone help as don't know if should be claiming some sort of benefit, only have pension .

Hi. Anyone offer advice? I take steroid inhalers- recently diagnosed with oral thrush - not responding to Nystan and feeling like I have flu

Think it's osteoporosis

Happy Easter Everyone

Bricanyl causing acid reflux, what alternative?

Any ideas on an oven cleaner that will not make me choke?

D.L.A Hi there guys, Got a call yesterday from a lady called Pat (decision maker)who said that she was looking at my claim pack and was

COPD and Hyperinflated Lung's or as radiologist like to say Long Lungs

Bloods, Dentist and Abscess, Its gonna be a fun day tomorrow.

FOR SALE AIRSEP FOCUS PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCERNTRATOR

Tired

The dreaded Tardis

Hi all im new to this site,ive just been diagnosed with copd and prescribed seretide 500 has anyone experienced any bad side affects .

Sun is shining

Flying Anxiety resulting in a Chest Infection?

Hi, everyone don,t overdo the Easter eggs this week.. take care

Hi all, beautiful day here in Wales, felt great yesterday, then anxious last night

Hiya guy's, me again lol. Had O.H.N. from Adult social services round yesterday for a home assessment for additional aids in the home

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