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Is there such a thing as chest clinic?

Hi All Diagnosed with Copd (after having asthma for 30 years) in 2008, 62 now. On loads of meds and home nebuliser. Friends keep saying I should be under a...

Hi All Diagnosed with Copd (after having asthma for 30 years) in 2008, 62 now. ...

howeller1952

•9 years ago

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CTED and Bronchiolitis?

I have chronic thromboembolic disease and a small airways disease that is looking like obliterative bronchiolitis. Been a nightmare getting diagnoses and even...

I have chronic thromboembolic disease and a small airways disease that is lookin...

Katinka46

•9 years ago

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Our Cottage...!

This is the front of our cottage...the tiny pink roses are very common here around old buildings...

This is the front of our cottage...the tiny pink roses are very common here arou...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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In praise of proper prams!

this was our pram in the 1960s and I was so proud of it! i loved the comfort it gave the baby - in summer lying kicking under the canopy and in winter with a...

this was our pram in the 1960s and I was so proud of it! i loved the comfort it ...

Lyd12

•9 years ago

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Back from lovely hols but...

Hi family Got back from my wonderful holiday 2am this morning. But boiler has broken down - no hot water or heating (believe me I need it). Fortunately I have...

Hi family Got back from my wonderful holiday 2am this morning. But boiler has b...

Sokrackers

•9 years ago

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Lung transplant

Just wondering if anyone on here has been through a lung transplant recently. I'm now on the list for a double lung transplant and would love to chat to people...

Just wondering if anyone on here has been through a lung transplant recently. I'...

Michelle12120

•9 years ago

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Beds

My husband who is nearly 80 has rheumatoid arthritis. We bought a new mattress that he just cannot sleep on. Can anyone recommend a soft mattress for the poor...

My husband who is nearly 80 has rheumatoid arthritis. We bought a new mattress t...

starveycat

•9 years ago

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Are you able to help us make our information better?

We’re starting a review of our information about how you can get the best from your doctor. It’s online here:...

We’re starting a review of our information about how you can get the best from...

MarkPilling

•9 years ago

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restless legs & arms

I have had this all my life. I get out of bed (in middle of night) I do exercises for legs. and lift weights for arms. the idea is to tire the muscles. It...

I have had this all my life. I get out of bed (in middle of night) I do exerci...

conmardr

•9 years ago

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phlegm (mucus ) in throat --stuck any solutions ?

pyhlegm (mucus) in throat -- stuck --after respiratory system suffered a shock from 3 sips of bad (toxic) water

pyhlegm (mucus) in throat -- stuck --after respiratory system suffered a shock ...

conmardr

•9 years ago

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Spirometry

Can anyone tell me what is involved in a spirometery test and how long does it take? Thanks

Can anyone tell me what is involved in a spirometery test and how long does it t...

Cpixie10153

•9 years ago

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Nasal block

I once bought one of these cold preventatives, but on reading the leaflet enclosed didn't use it. I think it said might cause nose bleeds or something like...

I once bought one of these cold preventatives, but on reading the leaflet enclos...

Lyd12

•9 years ago

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Benifits

Hi I have serve emphysema grade 4 what benefits am I entitled to but I am still working full-time

Hi I have serve emphysema grade 4 what benefits am I entitled to but I am still ...

smokeyjoe

•9 years ago

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The lancet

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/issue/current Some interesting stuff about COPD and E-cigs which might be helpful. Cal2 x

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/issue/current Some interesting stuff a...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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My dad

My dad has lung cancer and Copd very bad his breathing is awful his on 2 oxygen and has a nebuliser and pumps his on steroids also but when he gets home from...

My dad has lung cancer and Copd very bad his breathing is awful his on 2 oxygen ...

Tracie98

•9 years ago

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No sleep

Can any one help please I am on a course prednisolone steroids have been taking them since Saturday it's a 7day course 30mg per day they have helped with the...

Can any one help please I am on a course prednisolone steroids have been taking ...

Silly-mummy

•9 years ago

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Survived a Pulmonary Embolism and scared!

I am a 40 year old woman who was diagnosed with multiple clots in the arteries to both lungs back in February. After 2 weeks in hospital, I was discharged and...

I am a 40 year old woman who was diagnosed with multiple clots in the arteries t...

kimblebob

•9 years ago

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Advice please

Hi im new to the site and was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have been having breathing difficulties for the past year my gp just kept giving...

Hi im new to the site and was wondering if you could give me some advice. I ha...

Lisachamp

•9 years ago

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THANK YOU ALL.

Just been told that's me on oxygen permanent till I get a transplant if I get one I've got a long road to recovery ahead so I will be seeking advice on certain...

Just been told that's me on oxygen permanent till I get a transplant if I get on...

mattcass

•9 years ago

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AC/DC Wembley shook Dall all night long. :) .

After surviving a very near miss on the M40 we arrived at Wembley with a few hours to spare, the pre booked parking went to plan and I got my daily exercise...

After surviving a very near miss on the M40 we arrived at Wembley with a few hou...

dall05

•9 years ago

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Always get a second or third opinion on your scans!

Great idea to record the conversation.I managed to get one of the top people in UK to look at my CT results.I spoke with the original radiologists that looked...

Great idea to record the conversation.I managed to get one of the top people in ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Big Prams And Plump Babies...

The other day I saw a young mother out with a baby...it was so swathed in blankets it must have been very young. Mother had the baby in a three-wheeled sort of...

The other day I saw a young mother out with a baby...it was so swathed in blanke...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Devil's Tick tacks!!!

Thanks to all who replied and advised. Rang the BLF nurse advised me to ring my GP. Going back on the predsolone :-( lower and reduce dose over 2weeks. Still...

Thanks to all who replied and advised. Rang the BLF nurse advised me to ring my ...

norris3

•9 years ago

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azithromycin saga

Hi dear friends My earlier post described my reservations in taking azithromycin as a a long term solution for treating/preventing frequent chest infections....

Hi dear friends My earlier post described my reservations in taking azithromycin...

swimmer

•9 years ago

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How embarrassing

Hi all just thought I'd let you know what happened to me this morning, after having a really good night's sleep last night no coughing, and feeling reasonably...

Hi all just thought I'd let you know what happened to me this morning, after hav...

Silly-mummy

•9 years ago

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Disability rights

I just wish to ask if anyone on here has a copy of the disability rights handbook for 2015 and if so is it worth while getting a copy? Many thanks, Cath x

I just wish to ask if anyone on here has a copy of the disability rights handboo...

AmethystAngel

•9 years ago

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Muscle spasm

Hi all ,hope you are all enjoying the slightly cooler days/nights ,,,, I'm having a problem with lower left side/back ,,,,,it seems when I get up from chair a...

Hi all ,hope you are all enjoying the slightly cooler days/nights ,,,, I'm havin...

Nanny1086

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Advice Please.

I haven't said much about my illness on this site, as I was given the impression by my GP that along with Asthma I have Moderate COPD ( Fev 54% ) Given...

I haven't said much about my illness on this site, as I was given the impression...

velvet55

•9 years ago

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox

I'm posting this illustration from a book of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox in response to a post by Azure Sky. Its a very old, leather bound book that I found...

I'm posting this illustration from a book of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox in res...

Lyd12

•9 years ago

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Still here Thank God.

The hardest thing in the world is when your Wife and Son has been called to say goodbye because you won't make it through the night even the intensive team...

The hardest thing in the world is when your Wife and Son has been called to say ...

mattcass

•9 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for July 2015

Is there such a thing as chest clinic?

CTED and Bronchiolitis?

Our Cottage...!

In praise of proper prams!

Back from lovely hols but...

Lung transplant

Beds

Are you able to help us make our information better?

restless legs & arms

phlegm (mucus ) in throat --stuck any solutions ?

Spirometry

Nasal block

Benifits

The lancet

My dad

No sleep

Survived a Pulmonary Embolism and scared!

Advice please

THANK YOU ALL.

AC/DC Wembley shook Dall all night long. :) .

Always get a second or third opinion on your scans!

Big Prams And Plump Babies...

Devil's Tick tacks!!!

azithromycin saga

How embarrassing

Disability rights

Muscle spasm

Advice Please.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Still here Thank God.

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