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Taking on our local Breathe Easy groups

My lovely colleague at the BLF, Anna, recently went up against some Breathe Easy groups in Essex in a special quiz. Everyone had a great time, and Anna learned...

My lovely colleague at the BLF, Anna, recently went up against some Breathe Easy...

kevinrobinson

•9 years ago

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Steroids

I have been taking steroids and when I stop taking them my copd is bad. I am great when I am on them and dread coming off them. My doc says he don't want me to...

I have been taking steroids and when I stop taking them my copd is bad. I am gre...

jean1808

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Sarcoidosis

Are there many people on here who have been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis? I have just been diagnosed and placed on a 6 week course of steroids (for now) but as...

Are there many people on here who have been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis? I have j...

AmethystAngel

•9 years ago

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can gp prescribe swimming instead of gym?

anyone know please? Carole

whistler

•9 years ago

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Vitamin A debate 😊

Hi everyone Looking in my local pharmacy, I didn't see vitamin A. I'm wondering how many of you are taking it. Also how much are you taking? Do you have to...

Hi everyone Looking in my local pharmacy, I didn't see vitamin A. I'm wonderi...

rubyred777

•9 years ago

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Does anyone keep budgies ?

I have severe copd and am o oxygen 24/7 at 2lts. Two weeks ago I made the heart breaking decision to rehome my 6 cats and my long haired GSD I am no longer...

I have severe copd and am o oxygen 24/7 at 2lts. Two weeks ago I made the heart ...

rainbows-end

•9 years ago

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Bridge from civilisation to us!

This little bridge links us to the rest of the town. Near this bridge is also our church, then a field and eh doggies walk right alonteh sea from but...

This little bridge links us to the rest of the town. Near this bridge is also ou...

helingmic

•9 years ago

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A Few Awkward Thoughts...

Need to get a grip...have to remind myself there's time and nothing has to be done now...today. The sky won't fall in because there's still one kitchen...

Need to get a grip...have to remind myself there's time and nothing has to be do...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Congratulations Gary Verity

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cofdrop-UK

•9 years ago

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Perscriptions

My husband and carer went to pick up my prescription to put in chemist . They said it had been sent electonicaly ? When he went to pick it up it wasn't ready...

My husband and carer went to pick up my prescription to put in chemist . They s...

Kookie85

•9 years ago

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Smugglers and the Demise of the Great Auk...

Getting slightly obsessed with a tree I'm researching for some-one...why are other peoples trees so much more interesting than one's own I wonder... This...

Getting slightly obsessed with a tree I'm researching for some-one...why are oth...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Seretide.

I went to the Asthma clinic this morning, and to collect my prescription for sere tide and ventolin inhaler's. I have been taking ventolin for many years and...

I went to the Asthma clinic this morning, and to collect my prescription for ser...

Mini1234

•9 years ago

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For Stephanie!

So very sorry Stephanie, I've lost your PM's and can't recall your moniker! You know I said I would let you know the outcome of the dispute, so could you PM me...

So very sorry Stephanie, I've lost your PM's and can't recall your moniker! You ...

Nikkers

•9 years ago

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Local view

took this picture this morning. Its a ten minute walk from my house and the river runs beside a beautiful old church in the centre of our market town. always...

took this picture this morning. Its a ten minute walk from my house and the riv...

Lyd12

•9 years ago

8 Replies

WARNING THIS POST CARRIES A HEALTH WARNING it could damage your hearing. :) but on a positive note it could help your breathing. :) :)

Dall's been at it again Singing??? for lung exercise and better breathing control. Give it a go you might even enjoy it. Dozy Dormouse from the walking...

Dall's been at it again Singing??? for lung exercise and better breathing contr...

dall05

•9 years ago

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All Change

Hello to everyone, canalchris here with the latest instalment of my weird and wacky life. While me and Lilian were in Portugal over last winter we were...

Hello to everyone, canalchris here with the latest instalment of my weird and wa...

canalchris

•9 years ago

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Hepa filters in vacuum cleaners

Hello everyone, We have a dyson stick cleaner and also a dyson compact. These do not have Hepa filters but still profess to be clean. I think the boast is...

Hello everyone, We have a dyson stick cleaner and also a dyson compact. Thes...

freefaller

•9 years ago

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BLOOD TEST : hematocrit level 0.474 1/1

Anyone know there leval of hematocrit or conversion : this country don't half do things t-up any one would think they don't want us to know out. A guess...

Anyone know there leval of hematocrit or conversion : this country don't half do...

Hidden

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Thanks to everyone for helpful suggestions .

Thanks to everyone for helpful suggestions. Husband finds Bisolvon seems to make getting rid of the phlegm less hurtful - takes about 15 minutes before it...

Thanks to everyone for helpful suggestions. Husband finds Bisolvon seems to m...

Mmaarry

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Pulmonary hypertension

My 5 month old has just been diagnosed severe venous stenosis and lung hypertension. Just need to know if anyone has had a positive outcome. Just need an...

My 5 month old has just been diagnosed severe venous stenosis and lung hyperten...

Sharon1315

•9 years ago

5 Replies

My friend

Hi everyone, my dear friend has severe copd - she's due to come out of hospital soon but her lungs are failing and she will need to be aided by a machine -...

Hi everyone, my dear friend has severe copd - she's due to come out of hospital ...

LouRR

•9 years ago

4 Replies

A Big Thankyou and Another Photo...

First of all many thank you's for your lovely comments about our garden...and thank you also for all your comments on my grumbling article of yesterday...I've...

First of all many thank you's for your lovely comments about our garden...and th...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Mojo regained!

I joined this community 5 months ago, as a carer for my 92 year old mother who has suffered from COPD for many years. My original post 'Scared Carer' details...

I joined this community 5 months ago, as a carer for my 92 year old mother who h...

peeper

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Psorasis

Just a quick one, do any of you have Psorasis? I do in my ear canals only. I have seen its related to Apnea and the inflammatory process of COPD.

Just a quick one, do any of you have Psorasis? I do in my ear canals only. I ha...

ck101

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Inhalers 😊

Good day everyone wanted to ask you about inhalers. All of you seem to be using them. I am moderate copd. I don't used inhalers. My Dr. says if I don't have...

Good day everyone wanted to ask you about inhalers. All of you seem to be using...

rubyred777

•9 years ago

17 Replies

Long time, no post.

I have not posted for about 6 months (long story). Could someone please PM me with an update. There are so many familiar names I am not seeing. Laura, Tiger,...

I have not posted for about 6 months (long story). Could someone please PM me wi...

Ohtwo

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Help

Hi sorry for being a nuisance and asking for your help again, but I need your good advice. I was diagnosed last winter with asthma.I take 2 puffs QV 100 and 2...

Hi sorry for being a nuisance and asking for your help again, but I need your go...

starveycat

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Another letter today

In the post today was a very large print of my address on the envelope from my local hospital. Must be my age? ;) Inside was another large print information...

In the post today was a very large print of my address on the envelope from my l...

Offcut

•9 years ago

14 Replies

If it is not one problem?

Dealt with my vit D problem but need to wait until Monday to see how that goes. Yesterday I also had my Warfarin Blood test which has been low for my range of...

Dealt with my vit D problem but need to wait until Monday to see how that goes. ...

Offcut

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Energy to the centre of the body

I have learnt quite a number of movements for health .This one can gives a good boost of energy and lightness to the body and energy to the mid section. Do...

I have learnt quite a number of movements for health .This one can gives a goo...

Bernardbreather

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for June 2015

Taking on our local Breathe Easy groups

Steroids

Sarcoidosis

can gp prescribe swimming instead of gym?

Vitamin A debate 😊

Does anyone keep budgies ?

Bridge from civilisation to us!

A Few Awkward Thoughts...

Congratulations Gary Verity

Perscriptions

Smugglers and the Demise of the Great Auk...

Seretide.

For Stephanie!

Local view

WARNING THIS POST CARRIES A HEALTH WARNING it could damage your hearing. :) but on a positive note it could help your breathing. :) :)

All Change

Hepa filters in vacuum cleaners

BLOOD TEST : hematocrit level 0.474 1/1

Thanks to everyone for helpful suggestions .

Pulmonary hypertension

My friend

A Big Thankyou and Another Photo...

Mojo regained!

Psorasis

Inhalers 😊

Long time, no post.

Help

Another letter today

If it is not one problem?

Energy to the centre of the body

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