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Lung Information Day in Newcastle upon Tyne - 22 July 2014, 1-3pm

The British Lung Foundation is holding a lung information day focussing on COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) on Tuesday 22 July at The Lemington...

The British Lung Foundation is holding a lung information day focussing on COPD ...

BevWears

•10 years ago

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I didn't know!

I have only just had my condition explained after visiting my Health Center for nearly two years and having the annual check up. I am a healthy female, never...

I have only just had my condition explained after visiting my Health Center for ...

Aktiv8

•10 years ago

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regard MY father

We kindly would like to know how I could have made my father a appointment the most specialized hospital in UK is 48 years old stopped somking 3 months a...

We kindly would like to know how I could have made my father a appointment t...

taigar

•10 years ago

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UPDATE viagra and performance issues v lung disease

As some may know i did a post on performance issues lung diease and viagra. In order not to offend .. all keep it to the point ANYWAY the viagra as...

As some may know i did a post on performance issues lung diease and viagra. In ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Giving up caffeine and chocolate

I have just been advised that caffeine and chocolate do not suit panic attacks and I assume copd. Has anyone else been made aware of this?

I have just been advised that caffeine and chocolate do not suit panic attacks a...

Jen2505

•10 years ago

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Medication

Hi been prescribed Symbicort however i need to lose weight any ideas I am very active my job involves walking everywhere On the emotional side this illness has...

Hi been prescribed Symbicort however i need to lose weight any ideas I am very a...

furzdale1

•10 years ago

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feeling wellI

Don't know why but today I am feeling better than Ihave felt for a longtime without taking steroids,only had my inhaler,Ive even walked all way round the park...

Don't know why but today I am feeling better than Ihave felt for a longtime with...

spanial

•10 years ago

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should I be worried?

I feel a bit silly posting on this site but think it's the nearest I can find to what' bothering me. I'm 64 and haven't smoked for 15 years when I stopped...

I feel a bit silly posting on this site but think it's the nearest I can find to...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Breathing and smoking.

I told to stop drinking caffeinated drinks and eating chocolate, both a big ask for me, so no more chocolate in the house and decaf tea bags next time I go...

I told to stop drinking caffeinated drinks and eating chocolate, both a big ...

Jen2505

•10 years ago

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Self medification

Im am under the doctor for a self maintenance plan and need a pulsomiter for this reason. I do have serious panics attaches usually at the check outs at the...

Im am under the doctor for a self maintenance plan and need a pulsomiter for thi...

Jen2505

•10 years ago

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Pulseoximeter ex

I saw a post on here saying they were advised not to nBuy one of these, I find this critical In my care as i can ascertain how bad I'm get getting

I saw a post on here saying they were advised not to nBuy one of these, I find t...

Jen2505

•10 years ago

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Bronchiectasis pain. Has anyone found an effective painkiller? Feeling low with pain and coloured sputum after 10 days antibiotics.

I don't think I still have an infection, I may be wrong. I've got some energy and appetite which are usual indicators. Trouble is, when I use that energy on...

I don't think I still have an infection, I may be wrong. I've got some energy an...

Lyd12

•10 years ago

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Weekend Wit - Enjoy & Stay healthy folks

A koala was sitting in a gum tree smoking a joint and blissfully getting high, when a little lizard walked past, looked up and said, 'Hey Koala! What are you...

A koala was sitting in a gum tree smoking a joint and blissfully getting high, ...

Plumbob

•10 years ago

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I,ll shut up soon ,promise!

Got a chap from Occupational Health coming to see me to offer advice and guidance(I think).Any one have experience of this,what questions should I ask? Will it...

Got a chap from Occupational Health coming to see me to offer advice and guidanc...

FarmerD

•10 years ago

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Im 47 female ,just told early stages emphysema,stopped smoking 11 days now, just want to do all can to stop getting worse ,thank you

gypsy28

•10 years ago

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Gp can,t help!

Went back to see gp this morning as 60mg steroids not making any difference to my struggle to breathe this week."No point in putting you on maximum (80mg)...

Went back to see gp this morning as 60mg steroids not making any difference to m...

FarmerD

•10 years ago

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I have COPD (emphysema) and asthma and live in a built up area. My problem at this time of year is people in the neighbouring area lighti

swiftyclare

•10 years ago

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Women's Health

I received an e-mail inviting me to join a Women Only Forum. I filled in all my details and they appeared on Health Unlocked as though I was a new...

I received an e-mail inviting me to join a Women Only Forum. I filled in all my...

skinnylizzy59

•10 years ago

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Household cleaners

Hi I've just cleaned my kitchen with this kitchen cleaner out of M&s and it's easy on the chest. If it's anything other than Method or Ecover I'm usually...

Hi I've just cleaned my kitchen with this kitchen cleaner out of M&s and it's ea...

Nige420

•10 years ago

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Constant phlegm in throat (not lungs?) that's stuck and rattling when i breathe ;(

Hello everyone! i am very sorry for the essay. For those who want the quick version: long story short - URI Jan 2013 - excessive phlegm (easy to swallow) had...

Hello everyone! i am very sorry for the essay. For those who want the quick ver...

danielle_1

•10 years ago

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I could'nt believe what I was hearing -

For some months now I have been having some trouble with my Prostrate Gland which had enlarged abit,, giving me problems with Urinary Retention , resulting...

For some months now I have been having some trouble with my Prostrate Gland wh...

vittorio

•10 years ago

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Hi, I went for a breathe test yesterday and was told my upper was 60% and my lower was 30% and I have COPD. Not sure what these results mean

The test was done by the nurse who said she is going to have a word with the doctor and to come back next week to pick up a prescription and a letter. I am...

The test was done by the nurse who said she is going to have a word with the doc...

camlyn

•10 years ago

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I have been told I have long lungs, and they have to know this when I have an xray has anybody else been advised of this. thanks mogworth

mogworth

•10 years ago

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Every disappointment has a reason

Hi all. Just thought I would share my experience with you all. Having being asthmatic with hay fever all my life I was diagnosed with COPD October 2013. The...

Hi all. Just thought I would share my experience with you all. Having being as...

EmAitch

•10 years ago

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how many is too many CT scans, w/dye

I was diagnosed with copd in 2005. I was on life support for 2 days once, and for 13 days again about 6 years ago. nobody can believe I recovered like I...

I was diagnosed with copd in 2005. I was on life support for 2 days once, and ...

mawgee

•10 years ago

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lung function test

I have been told that I need two appointment s for my next test 30 minutes apart. I am wondering if it means doing some kind of strenuous exercise. Having had...

I have been told that I need two appointment s for my next test 30 minutes apar...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Portable neb or not?

Took my nebuliser machine back to the hospital for a service.Been thinking of getting a portable one so I asked the tech guys,those who do the full lung...

Took my nebuliser machine back to the hospital for a service.Been thinking of ge...

FarmerD

•10 years ago

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Long weekend in Bath.

Hi to everybody on this site Just got back from a long weekend in Bath. Beautfiful city but those cobbled streets are not exactly wheelchair friendly. We...

Hi to everybody on this site Just got back from a long weekend in Bath. Beautf...

2malinka

•10 years ago

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Does anyone know if I can hire any kind of oxygen (cylinders, liquid, concentrators) in Alcudia, Majorca.

boiler

•10 years ago

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Hello there, I've got a dry cough and a crackling sound in my chest. Doc says its viral and gave me an inhaler! How long will it go on?

I also have Barrett's Oesophagus. Now that I've done my own research; worried it might be Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR); Going to mention it if my symptoms...

I also have Barrett's Oesophagus. Now that I've done my own research; worried it...

dawann63

•10 years ago

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All posts for July 2014

Lung Information Day in Newcastle upon Tyne - 22 July 2014, 1-3pm

I didn't know!

regard MY father

UPDATE viagra and performance issues v lung disease

Giving up caffeine and chocolate

Medication

feeling wellI

should I be worried?

Breathing and smoking.

Self medification

Pulseoximeter ex

Bronchiectasis pain. Has anyone found an effective painkiller? Feeling low with pain and coloured sputum after 10 days antibiotics.

Weekend Wit - Enjoy & Stay healthy folks

I,ll shut up soon ,promise!

Im 47 female ,just told early stages emphysema,stopped smoking 11 days now, just want to do all can to stop getting worse ,thank you

Gp can,t help!

I have COPD (emphysema) and asthma and live in a built up area. My problem at this time of year is people in the neighbouring area lighti

Women's Health

Household cleaners

Constant phlegm in throat (not lungs?) that's stuck and rattling when i breathe ;(

I could'nt believe what I was hearing -

Hi, I went for a breathe test yesterday and was told my upper was 60% and my lower was 30% and I have COPD. Not sure what these results mean

I have been told I have long lungs, and they have to know this when I have an xray has anybody else been advised of this. thanks mogworth

Every disappointment has a reason

how many is too many CT scans, w/dye

lung function test

Portable neb or not?

Long weekend in Bath.

Does anyone know if I can hire any kind of oxygen (cylinders, liquid, concentrators) in Alcudia, Majorca.

Hello there, I've got a dry cough and a crackling sound in my chest. Doc says its viral and gave me an inhaler! How long will it go on?

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